There's a nice roundup of travel applications for Windows Phone over at Nokia Conversations, with options for trip booking, last minute packing reminders and restaurant finding once you get there. For each application, the Metro UI really does seem a good fit - maybe Microsoft's on to something?

From the article:

So you’ve decided to go on vacation!  Congratulations. Now, what do you pack? Also – how do you know you won’t forget anything?

Packing Assistant enables you to plan our baggage strategy ahead of your trip. How does this work? Well, imagine you’re commuting on the train a week ahead of your trip and you remember that you need to be sure to pack sunscreen for the kids. In Packing Assistant, record a note of this in the app, along with all your other packing needs, for easy reference later.

Also, for the next trip you take, you can easily retrieve your list you created earlier for future reference! 

Kayak is my destination of choice when I’m trying to research flying, rental car or hotel options. The site scans all airline, hotel and rental car sites to report the lowest price based on your exact itinerary. Need to fly from L.A to New York and want to specify exact time frames and specific airports you’re willing to connect in?  Kayak will help you do just that and will show you prices and available airlines all in one slick mobile interface.

Another option for finding your travel is the always-reliable Travelocity.  This online seller of travel has been around forever and is a nice option to compare costs. I like using Travelocity because the service lets you book your entire package including air, hotel and car all in one step, saving time and hassle. 

The Travelocity app will let you view hotels on a pinpoint map and see description, photos, amenities and travel reviews. It’s a handy app every traveler should consider.

Continue reading in the full article at Nokia Conversations.