I don't wear the iPhone pants in my family. I have a cell phone, but my husband has an iPhone that he's pretty good about sharing. So on our last road trip, we loaded it up with some travel apps - using only the ones that were free (that's where hubby draws the line). We downloaded many more than we actually used, mostly because when we had an issue, we relied on humans instead of remembering there's an app for that. Silly travelers. Based on that trip, here are my five favorite iPhone apps for land travel. (Next time we fly, I'll do the same.)

1. Cheap Gas. Does just what you think. Takes your location and shows you where to find the best prices on gassing up. Also, a new version was recently released that seems to take it to a new level.

2. AAA Discounts. Tells you which businesses - hotels, drug stores, etc - near you offer AAA discounts. Great if you have an AAA card and can never figure out where to use it other than for a tow truck. (If you're not a member, this won't be helpful.)

3. Urban Spoon. Shake up some grub using this handy app that resembles a slot machine. The app recommends restaurants in more than 50 cities, adding reviews from critics and diners alike.

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