AT YOUR SERVICE
Oops - you've left home with a
PDA, cell phone, and laptop in hand,
but the travel guide is back on the nightstand. No problem. Just
download it on the road and find a romantic restaurant, Sting
tickets, even that hotel with the heart-shaped tubs (if you so
choose). Here's a sample of the services that can get you
there.
Zagat Survey
Format: PalmOS
Operating Devices: Palm and Handspring PDAs
Content: The denizens of dining offer two cyberroutes to
sating your travel appetite: one with basic capsule reviews for
select stateside locations, and a broader package of reviews
covering 11 major U.S. destinations, complete with cross-referenced
categories and a nightlife guide.
Cost: The basic package is free; full package, $29.95.
Where to Get It: The abbreviated version is online at
vindigo.com. Download the full package or order the CD-ROM at
zagat.com, or call (800) 333-3421.
Lonely Planet CitySync
Format: PalmOS
Operating Devices: Palm III, V, VII series; Handspring
Visor;
IBM WorkPad
Content: Whether it's
London calling or one night in
Bangkok, Lonely Planet's got you covered. For 14 favorite
destinations around the globe, get everything from taxi fares to
safety tips, with maps and info on hotels, restaurants, shopping,
and entertainment. Cost: $49.99 gets you an initial package of four
cities of your choice, plus a fifth city free if you register
online. After that, it's $19.99 for individual destinations. Where
to Get It: Download or order the boxed CD-ROM from
www.citysync.com, or call (800)
275-8555. Handspring starter modules come pre-loaded with Chicago,
New York,
Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Fodor's MiniGuides
Format: PalmOS, Windows CE