{"id":29009,"date":"2025-06-04T09:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=29009"},"modified":"2025-06-04T11:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:23:07","slug":"how-to-research-and-plan-a-vacation-right-on-your-phone-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=29009","title":{"rendered":"How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p id=\"article-summary\" class=\"css-79rysd e1wiw3jv0\">Google Maps and Apple\u2019s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.<\/p>\n<section class=\"meteredContent css-1r7ky0e\">\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-0\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Google Maps celebrates its <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/googleblog.blogspot.com\/2005\/02\/mapping-your-way.html\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20th anniversary<\/a> this year, but like Apple\u2019s Maps (released <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2012\/06\/11Apple-Previews-iOS-6-With-All-New-Maps-Siri-Features-Facebook-Integration-Shared-Photo-Streams-New-Passbook-App\/\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">in 2012<\/a>), it has moved far beyond basic navigation services and into travel planning. Both provide tools to bookmark your favorite places, read reviews, make reservations and see the points of interest around you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Here\u2019s a guide to some useful tools for travelers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1u37br4 eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-694ca26b\">Know Your Place(s)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">When you search for and select a business in the app, both Google Maps (for <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en_US\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Android<\/a> and <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps\/id585027354\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">iOS<\/a>) and Apple\u2019s <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/ways-to-get-travel-directions-iph02f94fc1c\/ios\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maps<\/a> (for iOS) display a \u201cplace card\u201d with the address, hours, reviews and other details about that location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">In Google Maps, tap the <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/maps\/now-available-new-ways-explore-google-maps\/\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Explore tab<\/a> at the bottom of the screen to see nearby places. On some restaurant cards, you can <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/6039495?hl=en\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">make reservations<\/a> using the <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OpenTable<\/a> booking service. Google usually includes an immersive <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/streetview\/\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Street View<\/a> 360-degree photo of the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"ImageBlock-1\">\n<div data-testid=\"imageblock-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"img-sz-large css-qg3dyg e1g7ppur0\" aria-label=\"media\" role=\"group\">\n<div class=\"css-1xdhyk6 erfvjey0\" data-testid=\"photoviewer-children-figure\">\n<div class=\"css-nwd8t8\" data-testid=\"lazy-image\">\n<div data-testid=\"lazyimage-container\" style=\"height:414.3777777777778px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption data-testid=\"photoviewer-children-caption\" class=\"css-1g9ic6e ewdxa0s0\"><span class=\"css-jevhma e13ogyst0\">On the left, Google Maps pinpoints a business\u2019s location as well as a small inset image to open up Street View for a look around the area. On the right, when you open the information card, you often get more than just the address and operating hours; reviews, photos and links to place an order or reserve a table are often included.<\/span><span class=\"css-14fe1uy e1z0qqy90\"><span><span aria-hidden=\"false\">Google<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-1\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Apple\u2019s cards, where you can <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/add-places-and-notes-to-your-library-iph6838243e8\/ios\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">save and add your own notes<\/a>, include buttons for the establishment\u2019s phone number, its website and other information. Tap the Search box and choose <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/find-nearby-attractions-restaurants-services-iphbaf51b2c0\/ios\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find Nearby<\/a> to see places around you. Apple\u2019s 360-degree view feature is called <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/look-around-places-iph65703a702\/ios\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Look Around<\/a>; tap the photo thumbnail on the map to open it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"Dropzone-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-2\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">To bookmark a place for later reference, tap the Save or + button on the card. Saved places are stored in the Google Maps <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/7280933?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lists<\/a> area (which includes a default Travel Plans section) on the You tab, or in Apple\u2019s Maps <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/add-places-and-notes-to-your-library-iph6838243e8\/ios\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Library<\/a>, linked on the app\u2019s Search screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-kbghgg\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171quhb\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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Both provide tools to bookmark your favorite places, read reviews, make reservations and see the points of interest around you.Here\u2019s a guide to some useful tools for travelers.Know Your Place(s)When you search for and select a business in the app, both Google Maps (for Android and iOS) and Apple\u2019s Maps (for iOS) display a \u201cplace card\u201d with the address, hours, reviews and other details about that location.In Google Maps, tap the Explore tab at the bottom of the screen to see nearby places. On some restaurant cards, you can make reservations using the OpenTable booking service. Google usually includes an immersive Street View 360-degree photo of the area.On the left, Google Maps pinpoints a business\u2019s location as well as a small inset image to open up Street View for a look around the area. On the right, when you open the information card, you often get more than just the address and operating hours; reviews, photos and links to place an order or reserve a table are often included.GoogleApple\u2019s cards, where you can save and add your own notes, include buttons for the establishment\u2019s phone number, its website and other information. Tap the Search box and choose Find Nearby to see places around you. Apple\u2019s 360-degree view feature is called Look Around; tap the photo thumbnail on the map to open it.To bookmark a place for later reference, tap the Save or + button on the card. Saved places are stored in the Google Maps Lists area (which includes a default Travel Plans section) on the You tab, or in Apple\u2019s Maps Library, linked on the app\u2019s Search screen.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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