Calabash World Explorer

Calabash this morning announced its World Explorer guide for tourists. The company says its new GPS unit is the first to specifically address the common problems tourists face, from basic needs such as direction-finding and locating restaurants to learning about local culture. Each system comes preloaded with self-guided audio and photo tours that let owners drive or walk at their own pace while studying the history and inhabitants of the region. There are also guides regardless of location: a media player gives access to local music and interviews with locals. The World Explorer's interface is designed to be simple, Calabash says, while the system itself is ruggedized to survive likely accidents. The mapping devices are available today for rent in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, though the company says it plans to expand availability to the rest of the Caribbean and other travel destinations in the near future.

By Electronista Staff