A postcard is most often found in holiday destinations to allow tourists and holidaymakers to send a message home to their family and loved-ones to let them know how the vacation is going.

For people who are unaware, postcards are rectangular pieces of paper or cardboard purposely intended to write upon and mail without the need for an envelope.

However, they have become rather old-fashioned and out-of-date as of late due to the fact that by the time the card is delivered to the receiver, you have in fact returned from your holiday and already filled them in on the whole trip.

However, as with many industries across the world Touch screen technology is aiding consumer’s encounters and experiences and the travel and tourism sector is also one to jump on board and reap its advantages.

Sightseers and vacationers can now send postcards virtually via a Touch screen kiosk. Hotels and sunny destination spots in the world are deploying the units so families and single travellers can stay in touch with their relatives at home in a quick and easy instance.

The technology allow a user to create and send the virtual postcard using their own photos, so snaps from the holiday already can be transmitted making the receiver envy of how much fun you’re having.

Postcards can be custom-designed from the machines and sent via email and text message or posted directly onto social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Imagine how much that would save in stamps!

The kiosks, dubbed Send A Message, were created by Kristen Tsitoukis and Send A Message Inc designed the kiosks. She said: “It takes vacation photos to a whole new level, providing guests the unique opportunity to create photo postcards with their own personal media in just minutes.”

The technology works by inserting a memory card or stick from a camera into the unit and via the touch screen interface choosing from your photos. There are also photos stored on the kiosk based on the locale, such as local popular attractions and tourist venues.

The SAM kiosks are already installed in certain locations and resorts in Florida and Pennsylvania, America and she is also working with the United Kingdom Trade & Investment to place them in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Protouch can enhance a holiday experience with their Kiosks that speed up check-in times.