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Microsoft: Streets & Trips 2009 is packed with tools to help consumers take advantage of all of those gems and destinations that are close to home. Streets & Trips hosts more than 1.5 million points of interest such as hotels, restaurants, national parks and ATMs, which means users have at their fingertips all the information necessary to make a memorable and fun trip. The ’s Find Nearby Places feature allows travelers to search a radius up to 50 miles to find select points of interest and then gives users detailed directions and contact information so they are ready to hit the road in no time. 

It is no surprise that unexpected hang-ups and slowdowns on the road leave many feeling anxious and stressed. Microsoft: Streets & Trips is an easy way to get customized, highly detailed driving directions that will help consumers plan for the unexpected so they can relax and enjoy the time spent on the road. Road construction updates, upgrades, available online at no additional charge, inform users on important local, state, national (U.S.) and international (Canada) construction updates, upgrades and road closures. Microsoft: Streets & Trips 2009 will then create routes that bypass such hang-ups to minimize frustrating delays and unexpected stops. No matter where a trip takes you, planning ahead of time and building in stops for meals, bathroom breaks, fuel and sightseeing using the customization tools available in Microsoft: Streets & Trips 2009 is a surefire way to reduce stress and gives travelers the freedom to relax behind the wheel.

With prices rising at the pumps, it is more important than ever to make the most of a tank of gas. Microsoft: Streets & Trips 2009 helps consumers find the most efficient route and gives them the easy-to-use tools to calculate traveling expenses before they even walk out the front door. Using the car’s tank size and mileage per gallon, along with the current price for fuel, users can use the Microsoft: Streets & Trips fuel consumption manager to calculate a cost estimate for each trip. Automatic re-routing in the GPS version also helps to keep consumers on track after a wrong turn, which can decrease wasted gas and save consumers valuable time.


 

• Entertainment online free trial membership so that consumers can take advantage of special savings at restaurants, hotels and special events2
• Updated street maps for the U.S. and Canada
• Updated user interface that has an even more intuitive look and feel
• Ability to send location information to a mobile device3
• With Microsoft: Streets & Trips with GPS Locator, you get all of the above, plus the following
• Spoken street names that provide consumers with an easy-to-use, hands-free solution that delivers turn-by-turn directional information to the desired destination

Customize your trip for YOU!Do you prefer scenic roads or Interstate highways? How of ten do you like to stop to rest? Streets & Trips can remember your driving preferences and suggest routes and rest stops that will help make your trip more enjoyable. Free construction updates, upgrades from the web are another benefit you’ll receive with America’s #1 best-selling travel and map . Save time and gas money!Streets & Trips will calculate your mileage, trip costs and arrival time before you leave; a great planning tool when comparing different routes you’re considering. Once on the road, updated street-level maps and turn-by-turn directions make it easy to stay on track and conserve gas. Save even more time by adding personal notes to your maps. With addresses, phone numbers and other notes alongside your planned stops, you’ll have all the information you need in one handy place.

More than 1.5 million ideas for stops along the way!Looking for an Italian restaurant in Des Moines? A hotel in Vancouver? Streets & Trips comes with detailed information on more than 1.5 million locations – ATMs, hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other points of interest. No Internet connection required! When you do have a chance to connect to the internet, you can search online to view even more locations on your maps, the best of both worlds.

Take it with you!New to the 2009 version of Streets & Trips, you can now send location info to your mobile phone, more freedom than ever! Not only can you send info to your mobile device, but you can easily share your itineraries with family and friends via email – a great tool for communicating your trip plans to those sharing the adventure with you or those waiting to welcome you home!