Using Google Satellite Maps to Select Hotels
Apr 29, 2005 | 12:23 pm
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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:
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
- It allows you to see whether the hotel is truly on the beach or simply near the beach
- 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
Apr 29, 2005 | 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
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!
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.