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Interactive Travel Maps

Explore rail accessibility, climate, and travel tradeoffs visually.

Built from Odyssey Discoveries Research Desk datasets. Updated quarterly.

----- Map Library -----

Explore datasets visually

Rail Accessibility Map

Comin g soon

See which regions are best connected by rail.

Airport Proximity Map

Coming soon

View hotel distances to major airports.

Hotel Car - Dependency Risk

Later

Identify areas where hotels need cars.

Green Key Hotels Map

Available

Find Green Key certified hotels.

Transfer Time Heatmap

Later

Compare transfer time friction across destin ations where ”last-mile” time quietly destroys itineraries.

----- Built from Research Desk datasets -----

Accurate maps based on documented datasets and clear methodology.

Explore Datasets

Comin g soon

See all datasets powering our maps.

Methodology & Assumptions

Coming soon

Learn how our maps are built.

🚆 ✈️ Travel Decision Tool

Answer a few questions to find your best travel option

1 Is there a direct train under 2.5 hours?

2 Do I need to work or want to relax?

3 Am I going to islands or northern Spain?

4 Booking last minute on a budget?

5 Carrying lots of luggage?

🚆 RECOMMENDATION: Take the TRAIN

Based on your answers, the train is your best option!

Why train wins:

Flights are often banned for short distances
Better for work or relaxation
Train stations are easier with luggage

✈️ RECOMMENDATION: FLY without second-guessing

Based on your destination, flying is the clear choice!

Why flying wins:

Islands and northern Spain are better reached by air
Often faster for remote destinations

🔍 RECOMMENDATION: Check BOTH options

For last-minute budget bookings, compare train and flight prices.

What to do:

Check budget airlines for last-minute sales
Compare with train ticket prices
Sometimes flight sales beat last-minute train prices

🤔 RECOMMENDATION: Consider both options

Compare train and flight options based on these factors:

Factors to consider:

Environmental impact (train is greener)
Total door-to-door travel time
Current prices for both options
Personal preference for comfort

📋 Quick Decision Guide

🚆 TRAIN when:

Direct train < 2.5 hours
Need to work/relax
Carrying lots of luggage
Want less stress

✈️ FLY when:

Going to islands/northern Spain
Long distances
Time is critical

🔍 CHECK BOTH when:

Booking last minute on budget
Prices are fluctuating
Flexible on timing