Discovery Map Inspires Visitors to Explore Emerald Coast with Exceptional Illustration

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 20, 2007 -- Destin, FL � The Destin Discovery Map showcases the beautiful Emerald Coast with brilliant colors and rich textures that amaze visitors, surpassing their expectations of what a typical map delivers. Unlike any other map in the area, the premier issue of the Destin Discovery Map provides visitors with a fun and functional hand-illustrated diagram of this coastal tourist oasis.

Business owners are commending this one-of-a-kind map for its unique blend of fun and colorful artwork and the artistry and detail that clearly and precisely illustrates where businesses are located on the map. Innovative graphics and intuitive design combine to offer an exciting presentation that inspires tourists to figure out where to shop, dine, sleep and seek entertainment.

�Discovery Map is a great marketing tool for Anglers Beachside Grill,� commented Patty Terjak, manager of Anglers Beachside Grill said, adding, �We spend so much time and money trying to tell visitors who we are that we often forget that visitors are from out of town and they also need to know where we are. Discovery Map accomplishes that for us, and at a fraction of the price of other publications.�

�I was sold on the concept the first time I met with Eric and Leisa,� said Teresa Gunter, General Manager of ABEC Resorts. �Discovery Map showcases all three of our properties in wonderful detail and our guests love them.�

More than 175,000 Destin Discovery Maps hit the streets just a few weeks ago, circulating throughout the Fort Walton and Destin communities. This much anticipated map, with is always free to visitors, has already filled a valuable niche in the Emerald Coast for a map that excites visitors and impresses business leaders.

�We got our Discovery Map at the Mid-Bay Bridge, which was great because it made it very easy to locate the complex we were staying at,� said Marcie Shaw, a recent visitor to Destin from Warner Robins, Georgia. �We used the map everyday to find restaurants, shopping areas, fun things for the kids to do, and a golf course. It�s so nice to have one thing you can look at that shows what the entire area has to offer and how to get there�quickly and easily.�

The Destin Discovery Map is owned and operated by Eric and Leisa White, both well-known and highly respected business owners in Destin. Their souvenir quality map is available at scores of tourism-related businesses, such as visitor centers, chambers, hotels, restaurants, rental properties, and recreational sites. The Whites believe Discovery Map ideally suits Destin�s need for a world-class tourism marketing piece.

Discovery Map, the nation�s leading map and guide publishing company, delivers a full suite of tourism products, including hand-illustrated, custom designed maps, and engaging, informative hotel guest directories. Discovery Map also offers the added value of an interactive WebMap, an Internet version of the printed map. The WebMap enables visitors to thoroughly explore the area before arrivin