Shreveport LA Rentals & How to Get There…Maps Are Essential for Travel!

The title of this blog post says it well…maps are an essential for road trip success. After all, how can you get to your destination if you don’t know where to go and when to make a turn? Today, we will discuss several tools that can help to get you safely and efficiently to where you’re headed, whether that’s our comfortable, cost-effective Shreveport LA rentals or someplace else.

Make Plans and Don’t Play Games with These Travel Resources

Do you have a smartphone? Chances are, you probably do. These days, smartphones make travel much easier with turn-by-turn directions at the push of a few buttons. Of course, the old-fashioned print atlas never completely goes out of style. If you’re a fan of the road atlas, check out Rand McNally‘s website to purchase the latest edition as well as activity books for kids.

For phone apps, Google Maps is the gold standard. Not only will you benefit from location-specific directions to any address, you’ll also get an updated “phone book” of sorts to restaurants, barber shops, gas stations, parks etc along the route. Click to learn more and you can see reviews, link to a location’s website address and operating hours. Many destinations also have photos so you can see what the store or place looks like before you even go there. Don’t forget about Apple Maps as well…the competitor app to Google’s solution.

Waze is ideal for big-city dwellers or those who travel frequently to larger cities. It’s an app that pulls from crowd-sourced data to help commuters and travelers avoid heavy traffic areas and get where they need to go more quickly. Why spend time sitting on the road when you don’t have to?!

We’ve mentioned it before, but the American Automobile Association (AAA) is an outstanding resource for travelers. Check it out online and do yourself a favor by getting a membership. In addition, you can utilize their TripTik Travel Planner app or printable hard copy maps.

Roadtrippers is more than just a mapping tool. It also features fun directions and destinations for locations around the USA. Need to make a stop along your route? Check out the Trip Guides on their website for recommendations or chat with other fellow travelers on one of the Roadtrippers social media platforms.

Please keep in mind that we are providing information about these resources as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically endorse any of the apps, companies or tools listed. Also, please follow guidelines for social distancing while out and about. Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing wants you to be safe, happy and healthy!

Arrived? Rest Your Head at our Shreveport LA Rentals

There’s nothing better than clean sheets and a soft bed after a long day driving. Our Shreveport LA rentals offer the comfort and convenience you need while staying in the area for business or pleasure. We cater to the needs of a variety of travelers, including those seeking travel nurse housing, Barksdale AFB housing, corporate housing and more.

Give Debi, our owner, a call today at 318-548-6156 or use our Contact form to reach us about our short term rentals. We look forward to serving you!

Sources: https://www.wellplannedjourney.com/road-trip-planning-tools/, https://www.keepgo.com/blogs/articles/top-10-navigation-apps-for-traveling-abroad