National Geographic Trip Planner Deluxe Special Edition

The software has a standard route planner component. If you give it a start and end point, and any stopping-off points in between, it will work out a driver's route. Tell it how fast you tend to drive on different kinds of road, whether you prefer scenic routes, and even when to nudge you to take a rest, and it will take this into account when planning.

The software incorporates a reference database covering everything from how to find the perfect camera bag to general weather statistics for different times of year throughout the U.S. and Canada. There is a notebook for your own jottings, and a huge database called the Guidebook, which lists places to eat and stay, attractions, and even guided walks around towns and country. If you find a place you want to visit, a quick click locates it on a map at the appropriate scale. If a place has been recommended by friends that have already tried it, slot it into the locator and the software will find it for you.

Trip Planner Deluxe is brimming with information, yet it remains easy to use. It could be very useful for anyone planning a North American holiday. --Sandra Vogel

Amazon.com Product Description
National Geographic turns an everyday road trip into an adventurous expedition. Whether you're taking a short trip or a long journey, this essential tool helps you easily plan your trip and pack it with interest. National Geographic Trip Planner Deluxe contains all of the practical tools you need to prepare for your trip. Plan and map your trip on more than a million miles of roads, using mapping and routing technology from NavTech, the makers of MapQuest, and the GeoSystems digital map database. Once you select your destination and route, National Geographic Trip Planner Deluxe offers a unique perspective on activities, scenic drives, and points of interest, based on exclusive National Geographic travel resources.