If you’re anything like us, you live for those moments when you’re exploring a new city, soaking up the culture, and making memories that’ll last a lifetime. But let’s be real, the logistics of travel can be a total buzzkill. That’s where Roamcalm comes in — think of it as your personal travel genie, but instead of granting wishes, it’s all about making your trips hassle-free and super organized. Plus, it’s like that friend who’s always on top of the group expenses.
Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or just dipping your toes into the travel world, Roamcalm has got some seriously cool tricks up its sleeve, and here are a few cool ones to make your planning faster and simpler!
1. Flight Tracking
Easily track your flights directly from your itinerary. Simply input your flight number in the “Flight number” field of the transportation form and save. Once done, you can instantly open Google Flight Tracking for that item by clicking on the flight number on the itinerary card.
2. Read-Only Itinerary Sharing
Roamcalm offers a read-only version of your itinerary, allowing you to share the essential details without revealing confidential information. This feature is perfect for sharing your travel plans with friends or family while keeping sensitive details, such as files inside the trip or expenses, private.
What’s Included: The read-only itinerary includes locations, phone numbers, and notes, providing all the necessary information for a smooth trip.
Dynamic Link: The itinerary link remains up-to-date, automatically reflecting any changes you make. This ensures that your shared itinerary is always current.
Privacy Ensured: By excluding files and expenses, you maintain control over what information is shared, keeping your travel plans secure and your personal details confidential.
No Account Required: Viewers do not need a Roamcalm account to access the read-only itinerary. This makes it especially useful for travel companies looking to share itineraries with clients without the need for additional sign-ups.
To make a trip public, click on the share button on the top of the itinerary screen and change trip visibility to public:
3. Shortcuts!
Who has time for slow travel apps? Not you, with Roamcalm’s shortcuts speeding up your itinerary building. I mean, we do agree that a large chunk of Roamcalm users are solo and group travelers, but there is nothing stopping you from using Roamcalm for your travel business. If you do plan on doing so, Roamcalm’s shortcuts can let you and your team deliver itineraries to your customers in minutes!
Trip / Itinerary Screen:
- ⌥ + ⇧ + T or Alt + ⇧ + T: Quickly access the trip creator form.
- ⌥ + ⇧ + I or Alt + ⇧ + I: Create a new itinerary item.
- ⌥ + ⇧ + I followed by 1 / 2 / 3: Switch the itinerary type in the itinerary form. (1 = Transportation, 2 = Accommodation, 3 = Activity)
- ⌥ + ⇧ + E: Export the itinerary as text or link.
Expense Manager Screen:
- ⌥ + ⇧ + E: Open the expense input form in the expense manager screen
4. Insert Itineraries Between Two Entries
Need to quickly add an itinerary item between two existing items? Simply click on the three dots (⋮) next to the first item and select the “Add Item After” button. This will open the itinerary editor, automatically setting the next logical time slot based on the previous item’s ending time.
5. Add an Expense for an Itinerary Item
Need to quickly add an expense for an item in your itinerary? Simply click on the three dots (⋮) in the itinerary card and select “Add Expense.” This will open the expense manager with the title pre-filled, making it easy to track your spending.
Your Turn to Try it Out
Let’s face it: planning a trip can be a total headache. But with Roamcalm, you can kiss those spreadsheets and endless tabs goodbye. Roamcalm does the heavy lifting in your travel so you can focus on the important stuff — like deciding whether to order one more cocktail by the pool. Happy roaming! 🥂