Travel apps for advisors

You no doubt have a list of off-site conferences and meetings lined up for this year already.

And if you have a smartphone or tablet, you can use travel apps to help you reach your destination with ease.

The Wall Street Journal says the tools available can help you find the best flight and parking deals. They also provide users with maps of and tips about the airports and places they’ll be visiting.

One of its columnists tried nearly 50 apps to find the best of breed, so read on to check out his list.

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