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20 Jun 19, 12:34 PM
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What sat nav
Flying into miami and driving straight up to Orlando. We've never done this before and have heard it can be quite the nightmare getting out of the airport. What sat nav to you guys use to get about?
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20 Jun 19, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 17
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Lots of people use an app on their phone - I use here maps. If you can use data abroad lots of people use waze or google maps to give them traffic updates.
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20 Jun 19, 12:58 PM
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VIP Dibber
Join Date: Nov 09
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Fab, thanks. We all have 3 feel at home when we are out there. I have google maps already, i might look into waze. Should i download before i go or is it an American thing?
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20 Jun 19, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 13
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I used waze doing the drive from Orlando to Miami airport, had no issues at all. Was good for the live traffic updates etc
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20 Jun 19, 01:02 PM
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Very Serious Dibber
 
Join Date: Sep 16
Location: Lincolnshire
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I always use Google Maps and never had a problem it shows when there is heavy traffic too. I'm on 3 network and never lost signal while driving. You can also download the maps and use them offline too.
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20 Jun 19, 01:05 PM
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Very Serious Dibber
 
Join Date: Jun 16
Location: Kent
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Download the area you want from Google maps. This then available offline therefore using no costly data, and it will navigate you wherever you need to go. Save any areas of interest before saving the map as an offline map then you can use these point as you need them throughout the holiday.
Granted you won't get live traffic info but for free it is probably the best way to do it. Once you're out of Miami it's plain sailing. |
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20 Jun 19, 01:10 PM
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Thread Starter
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Join Date: Nov 09
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Fab, thanks x
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20 Jun 19, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 10
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I bought a Garmin because thats what I use in the UK. It is the same model where the screen splits at junctions and has lifetime updates.
With commonality of use and familiarity, it is simply one less thing to worry about. The USA one cost me £32 on Ebay.
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20 Jun 19, 01:34 PM
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20 Jun 19, 01:38 PM
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Imagineer
Join Date: Jul 10
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Worth noting, Sat Navs can take a while to pick up satellites and work (MCO garage seems to be a nightmare!) so worth checking your route on google maps so you have rough idea where to head for.
I always get lost anyway...sat nav come to rescue eventually...
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