With more and more people owning GPS units you may want to think about providing pre-built POI files that can be loaded on most modern GPS Units.  These can include not only the location of your unit but also nearby amenities and attractions.  On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I found it an invaluable resource not only in getting to the parks each day but also finding restaurants, shopping, ATMs and Gas.

If your unit is in a popular tourist area you may be able to find some of these already built with instructions on how to load them.  Here is a link to one I used when traveling to WDW http://www.mousesavers.com/gps.html

For the technically capable here is a link to a popular POI site that includes directions on building these files.  http://www.poi-factory.com/

If anyone can share a great guide on how a novice can build and/or customize their own custom POI files please post!

Andy

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