L-R: Jake Barter, Dave Barter and James Lund.

Local businesses unveil alternative to google maps

Exeter-based, B Corp holiday company Luxury Coastal has unveiled a new interactive mapping tool providing seamless local recommendations for guests, using a technology developed in partnership with Brixham-based Geovey. The new maps provide access to the best recommendations in the south west – from secret beaches to local roasteries - enabling holiday guests to live like locals from the moment they step through the front door.

The bespoke Geovey maps on Luxury Coastal’s website provide a carefully curated local area guide, as the algorithms of tech giants are replaced by specialist regional knowledge from a team who live and work in the south west. It allows guests to discover footpaths for the best nearby walks, secret wild swimming spots, independent restaurants and more, all within a single, interactive interface.

Luxury Coastal is first to market with Geovey which unlike generic mapping tools that often lead users away to third-party sites, keeps the experience focused on the locality. Key features of the maps include:

Local Discovery: Curated insights into local history, hidden gems and themed trails (e.g. coastal paths, heritage walks).
Multimedia: Access to rich content including photos, audio guides and videos for specific points of interest.
Interactive Planning: Guests can view directions from their specific holiday home and use a bookmarking feature to save their favourite local experiences.
Satnav-Free: Custom directions and interactivity to trails ensure guests can navigate the coast with ease and insight.

James Lund, Marketing Director for Luxury Coastal says: “We are incredibly proud to be the first company to offer Geovey to our guests. Our properties are located in some of the most beautiful coastal spots in the south west, and we wanted a tool that enables guests to uncover this easily and effectively. Geovey allows us to share our expertise in a way that is intuitive, and genuinely useful for holiday planning.”

Dave Barter, Founder of Geovey commented: "Luxury Coastal is a perfect partner for our launch. They understand that the future of holidays in the south west isn't just about the stay; it's about the local experiences that ensure that guests get under the skin of a destination.”

For more information and bookings contact Luxury Coastal (0330 113 7005 luxurycoastal.co.uk).

Pictured: L-R: Jake Barter, Dave Barter and James Lund.