9 techy travel hacks for your next trip

Whether you're about to take a vacation or just dreaming of one, it's helpful to have the right tech tools at your disposal. I've certainly sampled my fair share, and found that many of them waste more time, energy, money than they purport to save. But below are the apps and tech tips that have become a permanent part of my travel arsenal. When you're torn between staying at a hotel or in an AirBnB, CozyCozy can search across both at the same time (along with VRBO for good measure). Even better, its search results highlight the actual average price per night, including AirBnB's cleaning and service fees.