My question is specifically about driving directions. I work for a performing arts organization. Every week or two, I have to prepare directions to get 4-6 people from their homes (in 5 neighboring states) to a performance venue. My boss doesn't like the directions available on any of the big-name trip-routing sites; she'd like more maps and wishes they were larger, more detailed and easier to read in the car. While I could simply use a printed atlas for her (and supplement it with city maps for the destination), this doesn't solve the problem of getting quality directions to everyone else. (I usually email the directions to everyone.)
Could anyone suggest either reasonably priced software or a web site that present results differently from the model used by all the big-name travel sites? (The line-by-line directions are okay, I guess, but the little, tiny maps are hard to work with -- difficult to read as they are and not easy to copy and re-size.)
Thanks for your help!
2006-11-29 02:32:15 · 4 answers · asked by Saperlipopette 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Have you tried Rand McNally's online maps? .. I like those
2006-11-29 04:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by seetheglobey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your boss and the other people would appreciate a hard copy map from AAA. They will give you a triptik (a specific route with times, attractions etc) if you ask. They will also use a highlighter to show the exact route. If she does not like the online stuff and finds the format hard to follow, then maybe the traditional way is best for her.
And you'd be amazed at how specific and handy these things are.
Even though I check online maps all the time, I always get a hard map when I am travelling to new cities etc.
Give it a shot, and it will also look like some extra effort went into it to get you some brownie points :) - Your boss doesnt need to know how easy it is. I think you can even get local offices of AAA to prepare them for the other people to pick up if they want.
2006-11-29 02:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by artisticallyderanged 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like your idea of using an Atlas. Can't you Zerox the Atlas pages for the others and fax them to them?
2006-11-29 02:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Windows Live?
http://local.live.com
It's big name, but it is different and relatively new.
Great 3-D images, options, printing choices, etc.
2006-11-29 03:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋