As a budding Information Technologist (not even sure dat is a real term but anyway...), it is our job to be on the cutting edge of things. Using all the tools at our disposal to make the best decision possible.
Enter Google Earth. I was able to help "the moms" out with her business trip to the BA. After finding good rates at the specific hotel, we were able to actually see the hotel in reference to the place where the meeting would be held as well as the surrounding areas. She didn't quite say it just then, but I'm sure she was really happy that Google Earth exists. I think I'm going to use it to plan my own trip next year and from now on. Yay Google Earth!