I will admit, I was a bit thrown when I first visited Via Michelin. For some reason, ViaMichelin just was not what I was expecting. This is not to say that the ViaMichelin design is not good, I was simply taken aback for some reason by the majority of the ViaMichelin home page being a world map. As a matter of fact, this actually energized and excited me. With both the point A and point B search fields blank and the map of the world just sitting there, tempting me to go anywhere I like, Via Michelin made me feel as if the possibilities were endless. I also came to appreciate the layout of the ViaMichelin site. The world map is framed to the left and above, by the search fields/options and categories, respectively. Quickly jump between hotels, restaurants, tourist sites, and traffic by clicking on any of the icons above the map (and, thus, eventually your route). Or adjust any of the parameters of your trip by consulting your route and cost options on the left-hand side of the page. Below the map is where you will be able to switch between possible routes. This is also where you will find additional accommodations, such as deals on hotels, car rentals, and more. My favorite design element of this ViaMichelin site is that every individual part of the site allows exploration and alteration independent of the others. For instance, I can move about the route and the map freely without losing my place looking at route options and vice versa. For a ViaMichelin site with many moving parts and a lot going on, Via Michelin provides an intuitive and user-friendly experience.