Full press release : CARRBORO, NC - August 4, 2006 (Schmap) - Today's release of Schmap Montreal, Schmap Vancouver and Schmap Toronto brings the number of worldwide destinations Schmapped to more than 100.
Also launched today, a new range of 'Schmap Packs' promises to help satisfy the growing demand for Schmap's acclaimed series of free, downloadable digital travel guides.
Each Schmap Pack contains a custom selection of up to 20 popular Schmap Guides, meaning that travelers can now get multiple guides for a planned trip with a single click.
Some Schmap Packs (such as "European Capitals", "Germany" and "Florida") are prepared for visitors to a specific country or region, while others are 'theme' packs, tailored for popular travel passions.
Schmap Packs in this latter 'theme' category include:
* The Great Outdoors (7 guides, including Anchorage, Yosemite and Vancouver)
* Partying in Europe (8 guides, including Ibiza, Amsterdam and Dublin)
* Romantic Getaways (8 guides including Venice, Paris and Maui)
* Vineyards and Vintages (5 guides including Bordeaux, Florence and Napa)
* Foodie Meccas (14 guides, including Rome, Barcelona and New York)
* Shopping Quests (6 guides including Milan, Stockholm and Los Angeles)
The full range of Schmap Guides is available at: http://www.schmap.com
Schmap Canada Guides are available at: http://www.schmap.com/guides/canada
Schmap Packs are available at: http://www.schmap.com/guides/packs
SCHMAP BUZZ...
"Think Google Earth meets Frommer's ...
the way the info is integrated is a marvel." - The Washington Post
"Interactivity Galore." - The International Herald Tribune
"A new killer app for travel is born." - APOGEOnline
"I've seen the future of travel guides, and the future is Schmap." - Wandalust
"Innovation in a space - travel guidebooks -
that's felt pretty static in recent years." - Geeky Traveller
"Superb travel tool built around an uber clever player ...
an awesome resource for travelers." - The Red Ferret Journal |
