Vacations should be fun and adventurous breaks from a stressful daily routine, but being in an unfamiliar place can become frustrating. Luckily, these smartphone apps are designed to prevent you from wasting any of your relaxation time by taking the stress out of your spring break so you can maximize your time away from schoolwork.

— Language barriers can present a huge challenge to international travelers. Google Translate does a great job of helping users communicate simple ideas — but if you are really lost, you might want to try iTranslate. Start by just having a conversation. As you talk with the other person, the app will detect what you are saying, translate it and repeat it to the other person.

— Wandering in a new city is exciting, but sometimes you want to know exactly where you are going or what you’re looking at. With Yelp and AroundMe, recommended local restaurants and cafes can be found with ease. Take full advantage of the local culture with Goby, which lists nearby events such as live music performances and festivals. If you want to learn more about a restaurant or a landmark, try out Google Goggles, which scans photos and provides users with information relevant to the items in the photo. Grindr, Tinder and Break the Ice help users meet locals on the fly.

— Enhance trips to the beach, the mountains or even just road trips. For those spending spring break on a beach, Coppertone’s MyUVAlert provides alerts for when it is time to apply a new layer of sunscreen and warns users of high UV levels. AlpineReplay is perfect for the skiers and snowboarders who want to know the max speed of their last run. Road trips can get costly, but GasBuddy compiles a list of nearby gas stations and their prices, so users can fill their tanks without emptying their wallets.