Announcing “No iPhone Fridays”

Rick's view of Rehoboth Beach

Can’t see what’s in the Rehoboth in My Pocket travel guide/App ’cause you haven’t picked up your iPhone yet? You’re not alone.  We’re hearing from people every day who want to take a peek, but are techno-lacking.

So, while Apple and AT&T and Verizon are duking it out, we’ll share the love by posting one listing from the Rehoboth in My Pocket app here on the website each Friday. FREE!

Yes, we do realize that this means you may no longer have any incentive to actually purchase the App, and that as a result we may end up panhandling from tourists in front of Nicola’s next summer.  But we’re betting you’re going to want all the other features that come with the App on the iPhone (or iPod Touch, or iPad).  And we’re also betting that we’ll be staying way ahead of you, content-wise, stuffing the App so full of yummy stuff that your resistance will ultimately be futile. (Rick?? Is that you??  How did you get hold of the keyboard?)

Oh, and to avoid the tedium of having to type in our url every Friday, go ahead and Subscribe to our Posts and you’ll receive them automagically!

But first things first: here’s a little about our development of the App. (Cuz you know you have to eat your peas before you can go to Royal Treat for dessert.)
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The great thing about smart phone travel guides, as opposed to those paper dinosaurs, is that Apps are infinitely updateable. Great new restaurant opens? We can let you know quickly. B&B changes ownership and heads into a death spiral? Poof! They’re out of here.

Rehoboth in My Pocket also gives you maps for each entry, as do all the travel apps produced by our development partner, Sutro Media. No more standing in the middle of Rehoboth Avenue wondering where Purple Parrot is (it’s right behind you), or how much farther it is to the beach (not far! You can make it!).

We did the best we could on prices and operating hours, but seasonal beach town businesses don’t operate like the rest of the world and must constantly adapt to the changing economy, time of year, phases of the moon, and the need to take some time off in the winter. So, bear with us as we try to keep up with the changes, and please do let us know when we’ve missed something.

For restaurant pricing, we listed the range of entrée prices, just to give you a sense of the place. Rehoboth dining is generally pretty pricey, but portion sizes are generous, so you can usually make a meal of soups, salads, or appetizers if needed. Or, better yet, check out the Happiest Happy Hour prices and take a seat at the bar – that’s where the best deals are.

For lodging, we included a small assortment of places and prices (though in high season, there are few deals to be had). There are many, many more lodging options, and if you tell us this is important to you, we’ll add many more.

Be sure to check out the “Get Your SWAG” listings in the app, and also to sign up for Rehoboth in My Pocket emails at our web site (www.RehobothInMyPocket.com). We’ve been working with some local merchants to get some nice freebies and discounts for you, and you can find it all there!

We’ve got some fun stuff planned for future updates of this app, including some lovely walk routes, more events, and more recommendations for Rehoboth in the fall/winter/spring seasons. (Rehoboth is a year-round beach town, and perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway.) We may even add some more listings for the Route 1 part of Rehoboth, though our hearts belong to downtown.

So, stay in touch, tell us what you think, and, most of all, have a great time in Rehoboth!

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