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Map
Guide - Information
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A
good map does a lot more than simply prevent you from getting lost;
it enables you to see
things you would have otherwise missed and to take the quickest,
safest way to your destination. Below are our recommendations for
maps to take along with you on your next jaunt.
Maps.com: These utilitarian maps are great source visitors who want
a detailed, inside look at a country's greatest cities. Each guide
is packed with descriptive reviews of restaurants, entertainment,
accommodations, service information, and more. Listings are
organized by activity and category; up to 60 pages of color maps for
neighborhoods, restaurants, museums, parks, and more. You'll find
loads of useful information, from hospitals to bus lines, nightlife
and zip codes.
The
Let's
Go Map
Guides are maps on the outside, pocket guidebooks on the inside. A
colorful laminated map of the city surrounds thirty or so pages of
information about the area, complete with facts about food,
transportation, culture, and more. These maps take a unique approach
to providing essential information, and will easily fit into a glove
box or briefcase.
The MapEasy map series is fun
and easy to use. Big print and detailed artwork make the maps simple
to read, and locations can be spotted quickly. All major attractions
are included, as well as several minor ones, all of which are
accompanied by little sketches, so that you can actually see what
you are looking for. (For example, the Paris map has surprisingly
deft little drawings of the Eiffel Tower and Pantheon.)
The legends are color-coded, differentiating hotels, restaurants,
retail locations, attractions, parking areas, airports, public
phones and trains; streets are clearly marked, making
navigation
look easy.
You can never go wrong with Rand
McNally. Try an EasyFinder or a Folded Map for US locales; the
Folded Maps are cheaper but you can write on the EasyFinder. Its
laminated covering allows you to make notes, then wipe it off. This
series combines a folded map with the durability of lamination. Fold
it to display your route, then refold it for your next trip. In
addition, they've added a new international series which includes
insets of major cities, city-to-city mileage charts, and travel
information. Designed for travel, these maps fold into a compact
size that is easy to carry.
Also try their MapGuides, a map and guidebook in one. They are
compact folded maps which open to show both the metro area and the
center city. Find popular hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping
and more. For
your trip to Europe, Multimap.com
is an essential travel tool.
 Online
Guides
When driving, why burden yourself with cumbersome maps that are
bulky and often difficult to fold? If you're looking for the
quickest route to your destination, you can find driving directions
readily available on
Maps.com
Web sites. Customize your route to
include popular landmarks, lodging, and restaurants. A fan of
relaxing
country drives? Online map services can help design your
route with as few highways as possible. You can even save money by
printing detailed city maps. A few of our recommendations include:
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