Planning the perfect gap year travel experience is set to get easier with the launch of a new Facebook application, it has been revealed.

American Airlines have launched Travel Bag on Facebook Platform, allowing friends to share travel experiences and review attractions, restaurants and shops...

Planning the perfect gap year travel experience is set to get easier with the launch of a new Facebook application, it has been revealed.

American Airlines have launched Travel Bag on Facebook Platform, allowing friends to share travel experiences and review attractions, restaurants and shops.

Tourists will also be able to share journals anecdotes and photographs.

The application will also offer a quick an easy way for backpackers to share upcoming events enroute with a countdown for up-and-coming events or trips.

According to the managing director of Interactive Marketing at American Airlines, Derek DeCross, it is hoped the new application will help inspire people to travel.

He said: "We know that one of the great pleasures of travel is being able to share your experiences and knowledge with others.

"Our new application on Facebook Platform makes that easy, convenient and fun."

Would-be travelers are also provided with a link to AA.com, where low air fare checks and bookings can be made...

Hostelbookers, 25th March 2008