The problem
Trip planning means dozens of tabs and still missing the museum that is closed on Mondays.
Step by step
- Write down where, when, who is going, budget and what you enjoy.
- Ask for a rough day-by-day plan grouped by area, so you are not crossing the city twice.
- Ask for things to book in advance and a packing list.
- Check opening days, prices and travel times on official sites.
- Put the plan in a trip app or shared document.
The prompt
Plan a {number}-day trip to {place} in {month} for {who}. Budget: {budget}. We enjoy {interests}; we do not enjoy {dislikes}.
Group each day by area to limit travel. Include a rainy-day backup, things that usually need booking ahead, and a packing list for the weather that month.
Mark anything I should double-check, like opening days or seasonal closures.
Replace the {highlighted} parts with your details, or fill them in with the prompt builder.
Check before you use it
- Opening days, prices and transport times checked on official sites.
- Visa and entry rules checked with the government.
Privacy
- You do not need to share passport or booking numbers.
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Check everything that costs money or needs a booking.
- Leave free time each day.
- Save offline maps.
Don’t
- Trust AI opening hours or prices.
- Pack the plan so tight that one delay wrecks the day.
- Book through links in AI answers without checking the site is real.
When not to use AI for this
Entry requirements, visas and health advice must come from official government sources, not AI.
Tools that can help
WanderlogTrip planner that maps your plans, with an AI assistant for ideas.
PerplexityAn AI search engine that answers questions with links to its sources.
Google GeminiGoogle’s assistant, also built into Gmail, Docs and Sheets on Google Workspace plans.
ChatGPTOpenAI’s general assistant for drafting, summarising, analysing files and brainstorming.
We are not paid by any of these companies, and we list well-known options, not a ranking. Features and plans change; check the provider’s site and its data terms before you sign up. See all AI tools by category.
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