Multimap.com, a mapping website based in London, is the most used site of this type in the United Kingdom. The site provides location maps, driving direction and nearby business location options for the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and other global locations. Most maps are available in different views including roads maps, aerial and ‘bird’s eye view’.
Users may change views, pan and zoom maps. Street views are available in some locations. Maps display current weather conditions and users are given options to search a variety of nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Nearby attractions adjust instantly as the map location is changed.
Users may also get driving directions and see the current traffic conditions for major roadways and metro areas. Maps are available in a print version for personal use but are not available for purchase. Registered users may save favorite searches and share maps with friends.
This site also offers a trial of the Beta version of Bing maps. These maps offer similar features however; it is difficult to switch back to multimaps once Bing has been selected. Information on the main site indicate switching back is possible from the welcome back but that feature was not available as of the date of this review.