11 Travel Startups You Need to Know

We all know about the awesomeness of TripIt, Airbnb and Hipmunk and how they've revolutionized travel. But there's a new crew of travel startups taking flight and shaking up the industry even more. These 12 startups help you book flights, find the right hotel room, assemble an itinerary and save money — they'll help you land amazing vacations at better prices than ever.

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1Peek — For Finding Stellar Activities

Once you've booked a flight and scored hotel deals, how do you figure out what to do when you get to your destination? Sites like TripAdvisor and other forums are full of clutter and can be outdatedRuzwana Bashir is revolutionizing travel planning with Peek.com (see her own San Francisco itinerary here) , which is part travel agent, part tour guide. Peek curates high-quality activities, displays them in a visually beautifully interface and makes them easily bookable on whatever device you’re using. Peek gets a 15% to 30% cut of every activity booked through Peek.com. You can look for activities based on a number of categories — romantic, under $100, adventures, off-the-beaten-path, tours and more, or you can see what local celebs, chefs, musicians and travel editors note as must-sees in Peek’s "My Perfect Day" section of itineraries.