Google Maps broadened its features with the introduction of “Nearby places you might like,” solidifying its role as a vehicle to plan your hotel stay, dining experience or activity.
No, Google Maps isn’t necessarily a hotels.com, TripAdvisor or a Zagat killer, but it sure is becoming a nifty place to begin trip-planning, with its plethora of user reviews, photos, videos and basic information about hotels, restaraurants and activities — and now alternative venues in the area.
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