by Denise Wauters
A Smarter Way to Explore, Built Right Here
Every Everglades visit is personal.
Some people come for the stories and history. Others come for wildlife, fishing, or wide-open water. Some are looking for a great meal, a quiet place to stay, or simply time to slow down and take it all in.
That’s exactly why VisitEvergladesCity.com introduced a new way to plan a visit—one that lets people shape their own experience instead of following a one-size-fits-all itinerary.
The new VEC Itinerary App allows visitors to build a custom Everglades experience around what matters most to them. History, nature, dining, relaxation—it’s all there. Visitors can mix, match, and map their plans in one place, creating a trip that feels intentional, not rushed.
Built with Purpose, Not Off the Shelf
The itinerary app was designed and built by WautersEdge. WautersEdge specializes in building custom digital tools that connect people, places, and businesses in practical, meaningful ways.
This wasn’t a plug-and-play solution or a generic travel widget. The app was built specifically for VEC, shaped around how visitors actually plan trips and how local businesses benefit when they’re discovered at the right moment.
From concept to launch, the process was collaborative and thoughtful—and the result is exactly what we hoped for: a tool that feels simple to use, intuitive for visitors, and genuinely useful for our partners.
We’re extremely pleased with how it turned out.
Why Visitors Love It
Instead of juggling browser tabs or scrolling endlessly, visitors can now:
- Explore the Everglades based on personal interests
- Discover local places they might have otherwise missed
- Build an itinerary that fits their pace and priorities
It’s planning without pressure—and exploration without overwhelm.
Why It Works for Local Businesses
As visitors build their itineraries, local businesses and organizations appear naturally within the planning experience. Not as intrusive ads, but as relevant recommendations tied to what the visitor is already interested in doing.
This is where VEC Business Partners shine.
Partners are visible inside the journey—when people are actively deciding where to eat, where to go, and what to experience. That kind of visibility can’t be replicated with traditional advertising alone.
It’s thoughtful exposure, built on real intent.
A Tool That Reflects VEC’s Mission
This app is more than a planning tool. It’s an extension of what VisitEvergladesCity.com has always aimed to do:
- Support local businesses
- Encourage meaningful, well-paced tourism
- Help visitors experience the Everglades in an authentic way
Thanks to WautersEdge’s approach to custom digital solutions, the itinerary app feels like a natural part of VEC—not something bolted on.
If you’re visiting, you can start planning your Everglades experience today. Build your itinerary
If you’re a local business and want to be part of how visitors discover and experience this place, becoming a VEC Business Partner puts you right where decisions are being made. Learn more about becoming a Business Partner
