Microsoft announces Streets & Trips 2013, available to buy now

The last time Microsoft released a new version of its Streets & Trips software was over two years ago. Today, the company announced the immediate launch of Streets & Trips 2013, which helps you plan you road trips and vacations.

According to today's press release, Streets & Trips 2013 has added 150000 miles of roads in the US and Canada maps. Also new is the ability for users to create their own online reviews of places like hotels, restaurants and more.

One-click route optimization provides the most efficient route, and a fuel consumption manager helps consumers budget gasoline costs. Then, while on the road, Streets & Trips on a laptop helps travelers find necessities such as ATMs, hotels, auto services, restaurants and more, with no Internet connection required, helping plan for — or discover — plenty of fun and useful stops along the way.

Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 is available to purchase now via digital download for $39.99, as a boxed copy at the Microsoft Store website, or as a bundle including a GPS Locator for $69.99. You can also download a demo that can be used for 14 days, if you want to try the software first.