Google Street View As A Travel Tool

Tojo_Ralph

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It occurred to me today that whilst I use Street View religiously when there is coverage to check out a hotels the location, the immediate vicinity, the type of neighbourhood, parking, etc and to get a feel for a place..... I don't recall seeing it referenced on here?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View#Development

Funnily enough, I don't think I've ever used it in a response either, however with more and more of the world being covered, I will be using it from now on.

creased-leach

I use it for checking out prospective places to go- but then I do research things to within an inch of their lives...

It is a really useful tool.

Tojo_Ralph

creased-leach wrote: »

It is a really useful tool.

Yep..... I'm just suprised it doesn't get mentioned, including by myself.

I sat and typed a whole diatribe the other day about the area around the Hilton Singapore, when all I had to do was provide a link to 581 Orchard Road.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=581+orchard+road&sll=1.352083,103.819836&sspn=0.693314,1.231842&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=581+Orchard+Rd,+Singapore+238883&layer=c&cbll=1.306371,103.829381&panoid=HrHGi6ALvSNhj4X4VIFsFQ&cbp=12,207.53,,0,5&ll=1.306316,103.82947&spn=0,359.980752&z=16&iwloc=r2

globalds

I have been using it (especially around London) before I do a site visit on construction projects.
Very good for getting a feel for a place.

alanrowell

It's great when trying to explain to others what you mean - "a picture is worth a thousand words"

richardw

Yes, maps, images the lot, helps get a feel for the place and relative geography.

phatbear

Just remember that the images may not be the most up to date, however I always use the facility, if possible, before I book any hotels to get a feel for the area.

Indie_Kid

richardw wrote: »

Yes, maps, images the lot, helps get a feel for the place and relative geography.

Yeah. I went around a friends' house a few weeks ago and couldn't follow his directions. He did mention this street, that place, etc. I found that by googling his address, I could find it by looking out for streets around where he lives.

teallach

I used it last year to check out just how 'close' things were to the hotels I was looking at in Orlando. I'm a bit more clued up going this year but couldn't resist having a wee look at the hotel anyway;)

Tigsteroonie

I use it as preparation for attending a job interview - the last thing I want is to be wandering around an unfamiliar location looking for a specific address (office block, whatever) when I'm nervous, stressed, and poshed-up-to-the-nines.

TravellingAbuela

I have been on numerous "virtual walks" around Peguera (Majorca) this winter using street view. It makes this long, cold winter more bearable to know that in a few months I will be walking the same streets in person and in sunshine!!