App of the week is a weekly showcase of an awesome app developed on Windows 8 or Windows Phone. Got an app you love that you want us to talk about? Leave us a comment and tell us which app and why you love it!

I’m a big fan of travel - as I’m sure most people in Singapore are (it’s such a small island that we have to get out some time or another!)

One of my favourite apps on Windows 8 is Bing Travel. There are actually has a couple of Bing-powered apps in the Windows 8 Release Preview: News, Sports, and Travel. The Travel app is no doubt the prettiest one!

Here are some must-try features.

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I love how the clean interface makes the pictures stand out - makes me feel like packing up my bags and book the next flight out!

 

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By far the best feature of the app is the “Paranomas” View - for those consumed by wanderlust, indulge in the next best thing by visiting the landmarks in the comfort of your office or home with these views.

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Instead of paying for travel guide books, read all about the destination from the Travel app and plan for your trips!

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Once you’re all set and ready to make bookings - you can do it within the app itself with the Hotels and Flight search option.

 

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If you’ve downloaded Windows 8 RP - great! This is a default application! So try it out today and let me know what you think.

Download the Windows 8 Release Preview

 

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