Florida Keys tourism council launches iPhone app

The Keys tourism council has launched an iPhone app for visitors to the region. Using GPS navigation technology, the app provides detailed information and location data for lodging, attractions, restaurants and even real-time weather forecasts throughout the Keys.

The Florida Keys app, with its distinctive palm trees icon, is a free download from the App Store as part of iTunes (search word is "FloridaKeys"), or by visiting floridakeysapps.com. The application currently is compatible with the OS 3.1.3 or later version of the iPhone, as well as iPod Touch and iPad.

Users can travel the Keys with ease, accessing travel-related businesses, local weather, current events and venue locations, as well as interactive maps and videos that allow for an up-close and personal view of the Keys. A fully loaded database includes information on accommodations of all types, restaurants, attractions, diving and fishing, boating, marinas and water sports, eco- and kayaking tours, dolphin encounters and even where to stroll the best art galleries or relax in an outdoor park.

Real-time travellers on holiday can even "share" their trip photos and posts and link directly to a Facebook account.

For more information on the Florida Keys & Key West go to fla-keys.co.uk.