Aaah, summer…
That anticipated stretch of longer days, soaring temperatures and sunny holidays. For many, these months are over too quickly – so how can you make the most of your summer adventures? We’ve shared below our top 13 Windows Phone apps to help with everything from travel tips to capturing the memories.
>> EVENTSEEKER
If you’re an avid music fan who loves a good dance at a festival, never miss your favorite band again by downloading this app. eventseeker does the work so you can have the fun!
>> MIXRADIO
With hundreds of artist notifications, gig information and handcrafted mixes, MixRadio allows you to listen to your favorite mixes for offline playback – perfect for when there’s no WiFi on the beach!
>> SKYMAP
With warm summer nights heading our way, this app lets you point your phone at the sky and find out exactly which stars, constellations, planets or deep space objects you’re looking at.
And, if you’re single and looking for someone to share those romantic stargazing moments with, download this free online dating app.
>> MAKE BARBECUE & GRILLING FOOD
With the sun shining, get that BBQ going with this collection of summer grilling recipes, including how to make the perfect steak.
>> ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER
Track progress in outdoor sports by using this fitness app for those summer workout and health goals.
>> TANTASTIC
Many of us love a sun-kissed look, but with some European countries reaching highs of 40 degrees, it’s important to take care of your skin. TanTastic provides valuable tips on tanning safely.
>> HERE MAPS
With access to maps, shops, restaurants and local sight-seeing hot-spots in over 135 countries, here’s to daring to explore new places without worrying about losing your way!
>> TRIPADVISOR
This clever tool provides you with over 75 million reviews and opinions by travellers, so you can be confident that you’ll easily find the best places to explore, eat and sleep!
>> SKYSCANNER
One of the wonderful things about summer is how spontaneous travels can be. With Skyscanner’s flexible search options, you can find millions of routes on over 1,000 airlines, as well as car hire and hotels.
>> AROUNDME
If you’re feeling lost on one of your summer adventures, AroundMe quickly identifies your position and allows you to find out about your surroundings by showing you the nearest bank, bar, theater, station and more.
>> T-TRANSLATOR
With so many places, languages and cultures to discover, downloading T-Translator will help ease the challenge of communicating abroad.
>> HIPSTAMATIC OGGL
The summer months will inevitably draw to a close. So don’t forget to capture those unforgettable memories using Hipstamatic Oggl!
Looking for more apps? Check out the Windows Phone website here and the Lumia Conversations blog here. Enjoy the summer!