WGST's "The Sully Show" for 4/8/16 - Masters and Gulf Coast Travel

Rick is on the Gulf this week as in the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana and Mississippi as he is doing some travel pieces in New Orleans and Biloxi.

- So we look at what Rick and his wife Lindsay say and what's going on "Tech Wise" on the Gulf Coast...

Have a listen to Rick and Sully:

It's also Masters week and the newly updated Master app by IBM is back and more interactive. it's for all iOS and Android devices and also has integration this year for wearables like Apple Watch and Android Wear that features a tournament leader board, player bios and additional real-time tournament data. Fans will also be able to use an enhanced version of Track for iPad and desktop systems. This all includes a picture-in-picture feature to watch live and player comparison data. Users can also personalize their experience with a feature called "universal favoriting." Basically this is a ability to spotlight your favorite players and follow how they are doing during their round.

 

1.  2 New Orleans apps... to help you get around "The Big Easy"

-  GO NOLA app
- New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide app

 GO NOLA - New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, the cocktail, the po-boy and now, GO NOLA, the Official Tourism App of the City of New Orleans. GO NOLA is the most comprehensive, constantly updated, go-to source for all things New Orleans. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Big Easy or you’re a local and just want to get the most out of your weekend, you’ll find that this app is where it’s at.
From the French Quarter to the Garden District to the historic Treme, New Orleans’ Official Tourism App has you covered. You’ll find “Things To Do,” “Places To Dine,” “Where To Stay,” “Nightlife & Music” and more. Plus, this is the only New Orleans app that features free, celebrity-narrated walking tours.
Like New Orleans itself, this app is full of surprises:
- Planning trips to New Orleans is made easy with hundreds of restaurant, music, hotel, and shopping listings filtered by neighborhood, price, distance from user’s current location and more
- Take your pick of celebrity-narrated walking tours of famous New Orleans neighborhoods, each with a unique archive of historical documents and photographs. Celebrity narrators include John Goodman and Wendell Pierce, with more to come
- “Insider Tips” feature guarantees you’ll always be in the know in NOLA
- Build your New Orleans itinerary with the handy “My Trip” feature
- “Get Directions” button activates built-in GPS, ensuring you’ll never get lost in New Orleans

New Orleans Official Visitor's App - For something official, check out the New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide, which is free for your IOS device. Hit all the hot spots in New Orleans with ease and the help of this official app. A complete directory with addresses will help you find the way and save time. The app gives great detail and picks to go along with planning tools.

 
2.  Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Biloxi/D’Iberville, MS  is "High Tech Fun"

Brand new resort on the Gulf...
The Scarlet Pearl offerd views of D’Iberville and Back Bay from its 18 story, all glass hotel tower. The casino will also provide the newest casino technology and diverse, delicious cuisine from the four dining venues on property, as well as a 36 hole, elite miniature golf course.

 

3.  Lazy Magnolia Brewery in Kiln, MS
www.lazymagnolia.com

A brewery in Mississippi run by engineers, so you know technology is involved in the brewing process..

Lazy Magnolia is Mississippi’s oldest packaging brewery, and the first one since prohibition was enacted in 1907. We’ve been offering locally brewed beer to Mississippians since we were founded in September of 2003. Since then you can now find our delicious brews in your favorite bars, restaurants, and local retailers throughout the South and surrounding states, including: Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, New York, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana and Oklahoma. We’ll keep you in the loop as we expand into other markets. As long as you’re thirsty for us, we’re happy. Check the “Find Beer” page above if you are looking for our beers.

Lazy Magnolia is dedicated to providing the best possible products through our tireless efforts, our superior motivation, and our Southern heritage. We offer our customers a line of refreshing beverages, made in true Southern Style, complementing the traditions of the South and remaining true to Southern tastes.
 
 

4.  Visit MS Coast  -- @VisitMSCoast
www.gulfcoast.org

Very interactive with a great website and on social meda.
Sign up for the online newletter or request literature for your trip to the MS Gulf Coast.
 

*** Another highlight of the trip for Rick was he was able to be on the field at the Double AA Biloxi Shuckers baseball team went through a night workout the day before their season opened...