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Hipmunk: A unique take on travel search (pictures)

With unique features like Heatmaps, Sort by Agony, and Sort by Ecstasy, Hipmunk stands apart as one of the best travel search apps on the market.

Jaymar Cabebe
Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since 2007.
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Say hello to Hipmunk

With its uniquely visual search results page, Hipmunk makes it easy to compare different flight itineraries in terms of several different factors at once. Doing the same can be difficult with other travel apps that offer search results only in a list form.
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Fare Alerts

While you're waiting for search results to appear, you can hit Subscribe to opt in to Fare Alerts. With alerts enabled, Hipmunk will let you know as soon as any relevant flight fares change.
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Flight details

Tap on any flight option to get more-detailed information.
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Daily deals

With Hipmunk's new "Tonight Only" deals, you can find last-minute discounts on hotel rooms.
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Filter options

With Hipmunk's powerful hotel search tool, you see results on a map, and filter items by attributes like price, rating, and property type.
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Find all the hot spots

Hipmunk's different Heatmaps can help you find the hottest areas for shopping, eating, or partying. They're a great tool for when you're traveling to a new city.

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