Using Google Satellite Maps to Select Hotels
 

I'm assuming most here are already familiar with google's new satellite maps. I've found them useful in trying to select a beach hotel for a trip to Florida in a few weeks. The satellite image is ALOT better than a standard map in 2 regards:

1. It allows you to see whether the hotel is truly on the beach or simply near the beach
2. It gives you some indication as to whether the beach is nice or nasty.

Here's a link to a couple showing how you can really see the difference in quality of location and beach:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3435+N...7918&t=k&hl=en

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+So...7918&t=k&hl=en

I can't believe it! That second satellite image was taken the very day that I was in Florida! Take a look at the 2nd beach chair from the left... That is me holding the pina colada!

I assume you're joking, right?! I can't get the map to zoom into enough detail to see if anyone is holding a pina colada!

If you're serious, then this is a real coincidence. Google asserts that these maps will not be precise or up-to-date enough to identify anyone.