Description:
Finding the shortest route between points A and B requires only a ruler, but what about the fastest, safest, or prettiest routes? Computer users with a taste for exploration will love DeLorme's AAA Map 'n' Go 6.0 software package. Create customized trips of any length and duration, choosing routes based on any of a range of criteria, including AAA accommodation ratings, up-to-date construction information pulled off the Internet, and more. Installation is simple, and the friendly interface makes trip planning almost as fun as the big vacation itself. Once the trip is settled, you can print the maps on paper, port them to Palm OS devices, or even shuttle them along on a GPS-enhanced laptop--but keep your eyes on the road! There's no comprehensive address database, so some out-of-the-way relatives might be hard to track down unless they give exceptionally clear directions, but for the most part campgrounds, restaurants, hotels, and most urban locations are pretty easy to find. Tracking past trips is easy and fun with the slide-show feature, which lets users develop multimedia presentations, including digital pictures. Keeping kids busy in the car is also a breeze with the activities provided on the disc and available for printing--license-plate bingo should keep the driver sane long enough to reach the next destination. AAA Map 'n' Go 6.0 will keep road trips fun, safe, and well planned, even for travelers who want to leave the computer back home. --Rob Lightner
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