New Apps and Websites for 2014

Here are some of our favorites from the last year that will save you money and/or stress when planning your next trip.

From New Apps and Websites That Will Change the Way You Travel in 2014

Flights With Friends
This site focuses on group travel, making it easier for large groups to book a trip together.

Roomer
Stuck with a nonrefundable hotel room that you can’t use? Roomer is the first online travel marketplace that can connect you with travelers who are looking for last-minute, discounted accommodation. In this way, you can think of Roomer as a kind of StubHub for hotels. Travelers who are unable to use their non-refundable hotel room can list it on the website at a discounted price, and voilà! Both parties save some money.

I like this one and I still hope one day it will be possible to do this for airline tickets.

RouteHappy
This website allows for users to search for their “happiest” flights. After typing in travel dates and the destination, the website gives you a list of options, ranked from high to low, that is focused on comfort rather than price

Stayful
Launched this summer, and still in beta mode, Stayful is a booking site specifically for independent hotels — no chains.

CheckMate
CheckMate allows you to check in to your hotel from your smartphone.

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