These innovative start-ups that make your vacations easier!

Published on 31 octobre 2019

Ces start-ups innovantes qui facilitent vos vacances !

Temperatures are cooling down, traffic is congested, pollution is intensifying: You feel the call of the sun, fresh air, and change of scenery! You decide to take your vacation days and start preparing for your vacation. Feeling stressed? Don't panic! Many innovative start-ups have made it their mission to simplify your vacation.

1. Before departure

Vacation approved and dates set, it's time to start organizing your trip! For some, the excitement of heading to paradise quickly fades and gives way to a nervous breakdown in the face of all the offers and multiple existing sites! If you are part of this category, the following is for you!

👉 Ready to Go - Step-by-step support in preparing for your trip!

This French start-up offers an interactive solution that proposes a wide selection of destinations, practical advice, tips, and useful information for your travel project, based on your desires and constraints. The site guarantees reliable and official sources. You can also exchange and share with the Ready to go community!

👉 FairFly - Change your tickets for a cheaper flight after booking

Yes, I know, you're wondering where the catch is. Well, think again, it's very serious! The cost of a plane ticket can vary greatly until takeoff. The co-founder of the Waze application understood this well and launched the FairFly service in 2013, which helps you find the best possible price after your reservation for free. Hmm. I feel like you still don't believe me ... Let me explain! Once you have purchased your tickets, you send Fairfly a copy of your itinerary by email. They take care of placing your flight in the algorithm and the searches begin! If their search system finds your precious ticket, an alert is sent to you allowing you to discover the proposed replacement flight. If you agree to change, a member of the Fairfly team will contact you and voila! Isn't life beautiful?

👉 Blue Valet - Valet parking in train stations and airports

Driving to the train station or airport with your own car is convenient, but it's often a major source of stress. We often fear not finding a parking space, paying a lot, or finding our car damaged ... Spare yourself these headaches thanks to Blue Valet. This Bordeaux start-up offers business and leisure travelers a professional valet service that takes care of your car as soon as you arrive at the drop-off point and then parks it in a secure parking lot. In addition, Blue Valet offers additional services, such as full washing, tire pressure, or even recharging electric cars. In addition to saving time, your car is returned to you as good as new!

2. During your stay

The preparations are done, phew, the hardest part is over! It's now time to go to the airport or train station and peacefully take off to your long-awaited destination. Once out of the airport, you're all smiles, taking a deep breath of fresh air, and ding-ding-ding your phone rings: "Yes hello, it's the hotel you booked, I'm sorry but we won't be able to accommodate you until 6 pm, have a good day!". You are now condemned to wander the city, armed with your suitcases... unless some start-ups have put in place great solutions...

👉 Eelway - Luggage storage and transport

Eelway offers you several practical and innovative luggage management services. You can store your luggage safely thanks to their network of partner hotels. Eelway also offers a baggage transfer service from the train station or airport to your home. Even better, they can also transfer your luggage from your home and deliver it wherever you want in France and internationally. What more could you ask for?

👉 Nanny bag - Have your bag looked after by local partners

This start-up offers a collaborative network that allows travelers to store their luggage in partner shops and hotels around the world. A simple and quick solution if you want to enjoy the city without being encumbered!

3. After your return

The holidays are over, it's time to go home. If during your stay you had to endure delayed or cancelled flights or denied boarding, the return to reality can be brutal. With your nose buried in paperwork, you will already want to leave again. Fortunately for you, some are well aware of this and offer their help for these unpleasant tasks!

👉 Ouireward - Turn your administrative ordeals into child's play!

Following a flight delay or cancellation, OuiReward informs you of your rights and takes care of the administrative procedures! This new start-up takes care of your claims for your flights over the past 5 years! Royal!

There you go, you're all set! Now you know how to simplify your life during your vacation! So, bon voyage!