Going Somewhere?
Harold Nelson

Spring is almost upon us and that travel bug is in the air, infecting everyone with the desire to run right out and buy an RV or blow a few grand on camping equipment. All the hot spots of the great outdoors will be reserved and waiting, all the beaches and rivers will be calling. It's almost time to answer nature's call!

The easy part is getting your gear, but the hard part is planning the trip. That's why National Geographic has introduced its Trip Planner Deluxe software.

Trip Planner Deluxe is a powerful tool for planning routes, budgeting travel expenses, even finding new and interesting places to visit. The maps are detailed and gorgeous, giving exacting routes and suggesting the best path to your vacation paradise. The Guidebook gives you a breakdown of your destination, complete with full color photos and even some video clips.

You can even print out the results of all your planning to make it easier to take with you. Of course, if you're using a laptop you could always plan as you go.

The software is available online at www.nationalgeographic.com for $50. Check it out for yourself and start planning that dream vacation today!