“Our destination has an endless number of unique businesses and activities to discover, so we’ve developed this App as the go-to resource for everyone.”
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Navigating Sonoma County just got easier.
The California county, which stretches for 1,768 miles over rolling hills and vast vineyards, has no limit on things to see and do, but thankfully, to streamline a visitors experience there’s an app that’ll do the trip-planning for you.
“We created the Sonoma County App to be as useful and informative for locals as it is to first-time or regular visitors,” Todd O’Leary, the vice president of marketing and communications at Sonoma County Tourism, shared in a statement. “Our destination has an endless number of unique businesses and activities to discover, so we’ve developed this App as the go-to resource for everyone.”
According to Sonoma County Tourism, the app highlights the coolest experiences across the county and allows users to research and plan a trip tailor-made for them. Visitors can even book reservations right in the app and access interactive maps, photos, and rich descriptions of all the options surrounding them in real-time.
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Courtesy of Sonoma County Tourism
Visitors can also filter through various activity categories, including wine tasting, spas, dining, and shopping, or choose from several location categories like outdoor, experiences, and events.
The app, which launched in November, is in direct response to what Sonoma County Tourism explained is consumer demand.
“A recent survey concluded that visitors seek richer narrative-based travel experiences, with 65 percent stating they prefer travel that tells a story and creates lasting memories. Also, 73 percent of survey respondents indicated they want help coordinating their visit, with 73 percent unsure of what activities to book during their trip,” the team explained. “The new Sonoma County App smartly addresses these issues.”
The best part? The app allows users to share all their plans with friends, so everyone in a travel party can weigh in on the options. And there’s even a little gamification involved, as the app allows users to work toward “goals” and unlock status badges and rewards along the way.
“Sonoma County App users can play along with friends and family to see who is a Sonoma County Travel Pro along with chances to win some cool experiences and rewards.” Sonoma County Tourism’s director of brand marketing, Frank Filice, added.
Ready to start planning your trip? See more and download the app here.
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