Melinda and I have been married for 11.5 years and to this day she doesn’t know how to get to my parents or grandparents house in NJ without me. Now I will give her the benefit of the doubt because I am the one who usually drives when we go places as a family but I find it funny that while I drive she usually doesn’t pay attention.
Over the holidays we made a trip to my parents and grandparents in NJ and Melinda drove because I was totally exhausted from the night prior and I knew I wouldn’t be able to stay awake for the hour trip. Melinda was pretty good on her own for about half of the trip and I can remember waking up at one point to make sure we weren’t lost. I asked Melinda if she was ok and knew where she was going and she said “I think so it is the lawn something exit”. At that moment I knew once we arrived at my parents I needed to download VZ Navigator to her phone which is Android. I knew VZ Navigator would give her perfect turn by turn directions from my parents back home because I have used it on many occasions for work myself. Knowing that she would have turn by turn direction right on her phone made me feel so much more comfortable and would allow me to sleep more soundly because I wouldn’t have to worry about her getting lost and us being in a totally different state when I woke up, LOL.
VZ Navigator is available for Android as well as for the iPhone and is FREE for 30 days then $2 thereafter. Good thing is if you realize you no longer need the app you can cancel anytime. Also, if you realize you love VZ Navigator but may only travel once or twice a year you have the ability to purchase it for 24 hours for only $.99 which isn’t a bad price at all. There are so many awesome features that come with the VZ Navigator and a few are listed below:
- Choose your preferred route with Route Selector
- Beat the gridlock with our real-time traffic
- Take advantage of safety features with school zone notifications and customizable speed limit warnings
- See which lane(s) to take for highway maneuvers and exits, complex street turns and intersections
Make sure you check out all of the features that the VZ Navigator has to offer because if you are like Melinda and I you are going to love it and it will come in handy when you least expect it.
Do you have any trips planned anytime soon? I think you need to take a trip now just so you can give VZ Navigator a try.
This post was brought to you by VZ Navigator but the story was my own and really happened, LOL.
I just love this app, I recently wrote about it too on my other blog and it sounds perfect for my family traveling needs!
I have used it for work quite and bit and it really came in handy. Great App for sure.
I just wish I Had Verizon still so I could use it!
That stinks that you don’t have Verizon still. This is a great app.
The is the second post I have seen talking about this app! I am really going to have to check it out. I have a smart phone and I am with verizon! Thank you for sharing it!!
If you are need of a GPS app VZ Navigator ROCKS!!!
I really need to get this! The directions on my iPhone usually take me every where except where I really want to go.
LOL, I have the iPhone 5 and don’t like the map that came with it. I have VZ Navigator as well as Google maps.
Rob, could you tell us more about how this is different than what comes with the iPhone? I have the 4 and it seems to do most of this, but I am directionally-challenged, so I am probably missing something. It certainly looks more attractive visually!
I don’t know what the iPhone 4 comes with but I think the map program on the iPhone 5 is different from the 4 and it’s ok but the VZ Navigator allows you to search by points of interest, favorites and to me is overall just easier to use but that’s just my opinion.
Thanks! I am not sure I can do points of interest on the 4…that is really good to know. Thank you for the idea! I’l tag it for when I upgrade.
You can use VZ Navigator on the iPhone 4 also
Matthew is the driver for the very same reason!!
LOL, that is pretty funny.
This would be handy, especially when I’m in Chicago. I always get lost there.
I have been to Chicago a few time so I can understand how you always get lost there. Chicago is very confusing like NYC is.
What a great app! My husband is the one that gets lost in our house. He had to use his GPS for months to get home after we moved. He eventually figured it out, but then he still only knew one way to get to our house! It’s sad.
LOL, that is really funny. I am pretty good with directions and after driving a certain way a few times I am pretty much good to go with no GPS.
I could use the VZ navigator! My husband says I am a HORRIBLE co-pilot. I can get us lost even WITH a GPS.
Well Sara if that is the case I am not sure VZ Navigator will be of any use to you. LOL.
You said it has turn by turn directions! I am not sure I can screw up if the navigation is talking! 😀
(PS: Take note, don’t ever allow me to tell you how to get anywhere!)
LOL, that’s a good point. It does tell you exactly where to turn.
I don’t know how I’ve never used this before?! I have it!!
Trust me though when you finally do need it you will glad that you have it. It’s really that good.
I hope to take more trips with my family this year. We could def use a service like VZ Navigator. Thanks for sharing!
I hope this helps you on your trips this year. Safe travels.
Glad to hear that there is a reliable navigation app from Verizon. We’ll have to give this one a try.
It is a pretty good app. I have used it on many occasions for work. Hope it works for you as well.
Poor Melinda. At least you were there to save the day!
LOL, I guess so.
Now you can sleep happily now that the Navigator is on her phone. 😉
Ahh i love this app! I downloaded it off another suggestion and have been soo pleased with it! I could ditch my garmon if I wanted too!
That’s good news plus it’s handy since you probably always have your phone with you.
Wow, thanks for the info! Looking for a good app so I can get rid of the ole’ garmin!
Well this app will let you do that for sure. Hope you like it.
Sounds like a very helpful app.
It sure is especially when you get lost. LOL. But is also will prevent you from getting lost if you use it at the start of your trip.
In this case, Melinda and I should NEVER be alone together to navigate on a car trip. I don’t pay attention to when my DH drives either and get lost VERY easily.
Oh Boy. You and Melinda must NEVER drive together under any circumstances. LOL.