TORONTO – Fans of digital specialty channel Travel+Escape will now be able to travel along virtually to the exotic locales the show features thanks to the launch of its new interactive digital magazine.
Travel+Escape Magazine, owned by Blue Ant Media, features an interactive 360-degree image, virtually transporting readers to a destination using the iPad/iPhone gyroscope, which allows the user to move within the image by moving their mobile device). Stunning photography, exhilarating video and exclusive editorial content take the reader around the world.
“The Travel+Escape Magazine is a creative step for this brand which already has a strong online following,” said Simon Foster, SVP digital publishing & business development, Blue Ant Media, in a release. “The launch issue features stunning images and in-depth editorial, presented in a fun and inventive way. Our goal is to delight our readers as they discover some of the most exhilarating destinations.”
The inaugural adventure issue features five of the world's most gripping travel destinations: Norway, Chile, California, British Columbia and the stratosphere. Readers of the digital magazine can get a head-cam view and behind-the-scenes look at the world of wingsuit flying with Norway's champion BASE jumper, Espen Fadnes, learn about the state of space tourism and what to expect in years to come, and watch full-screen videos, including a high definition time-lapse of a serene Yosemite National Park.
Last year, Blue Ant Media launched a digital-only magazine for its entertainment channel, AUX, which garnered an award for Music Magazine of the Year at the Digital Magazine Awards.
Travel+Escape Magazine is currently only available for iPad and iPhone users on the App Store with an Android version to follow.
