Questions?
I've heard that Capri is a nice place to visit. Where do I look for it before I book my trip?
You can search for any place you want on Google Maps and save your location to My Maps.
I will be driving from Las Vegas to Chicago this weekend and I'd like to know of possible weather conditions along the route so that I can take alternate routes if needed. How do I get such information and plot on a map?
Simple. You can add Weather Bonk Live Conditions Map on Google Maps to check out weather conditions in advance. Note: you will need to sign into your Google Account to add content on Maps.
What other content can I add on to Google Maps?
You can add photos from Panoramio, gas prices from GasBuddy.com, browse popular maps created by others and much more. Just go to our directory to add content on to My Maps.
I have found a couple of interesting sites to explore. What's the best way to share this information with my friends?
You can save your locations to My Maps and collaborate with friends who can edit your map and add comments at the same time. You will need to be signed into your Google account to create a My Map and collaborate. Learn more on how to collaborate your map with others
What is My Maps? How do I create my own Travel Map?
My Maps is a feature of Google Maps that lets you create your own custom map and share with others. You can also add photos, videos and text. Click here to create your own Travel Map
How do I upload photos and videos to My Maps?
Click here to learn more about adding photos and videos to My Maps
Can I view My Map in Earth?
Yes, If you have Google Earth installed on your computer, you can view your maps in Google Earth. Click here to learn more.
Can I embed My Travel Map into my website or blog?
Absolutely. You can embed a simple map, a set of driving directions, a local search, or maps created by other users. Here's how:
- Ensure that the map you'd like to embed appears in the current map display.
- 2. Click "Link to this page" in the top-right corner of the map.
- In the box that pops up, copy the HTML under "Paste HTML to embed in website," and paste it into the source code of your website or blog. Click here to learn more
Can I customize my route to get alternate driving directions to avoid certain highways or roads?
You can customize your directions by adding a destination or dragging the directions. Each time you drag your directions, you add a destination as part of the route. Click here to learn more.
How do I add multiple destinations to driving directions?
- Create directions for the first two destinations of your trip.
- At the bottom of the left panel, click Add Destination and enter an address. Or right-click on the map and choose Add destination to add that location to your directions.
- Repeat Step 2 to add another destination. Example: Mountain View to Grass Valley to Reno
Is there a step-by-step video tutorial on how to use all of these features of maps mentioned above?
Yes, you can click here to get an overview on getting started on maps
I have more questions. Where do I go?
Please click here for more information.
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