Five Prompts to Plan your Next Trip with AI
Submitted by Andy_B on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 Page Views: 569
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What Chatbot to Use to Plan Your Next Trip
But before we get into the prompts themselves, let’s quickly consider which AI chatbot to use: should you use ChatGPT, or, perhaps, Google’s Gemini, or maybe even Grok? Actually, none of the above — instead, consider Overchat, and here’s why:Overchat is a multi-modal chatbot. This means you get access to all popular AI models under one service: OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, and many others, and you can use each model for what it does best. That’s a big win because each AI model is best suited to a particular task. DeepSeek, for example, shines when it comes to reading online articles and collecting data from travel magazines, while Claude’s chatbots are very good at making sense of large texts and breaking them down into summaries.
There’s certainly a bit of a learning curve to this, as you need to know what model to use and when, but it’s definitely worth it in the long run, as the resulting trip itineraries are a lot more accurate.
And with that out of the way, let’s dive into the prompts themselves.
1. Find Authentic Experiences
Prompt: "I'm traveling to [your destination here] during [your dates here]. Please, suggest lesser-known, non-touristy spots to explore. Break down where I should visit each day. I’m interested in [your interest here: for example, food, history, nature]."Overtourism is a huge problem nowadays, but it’s still possible to find real authenticity — even in overcrowded destinations like Prague or Rome. The backstreets, picturesque alleyways and local run cafes are all still there, only, they’re a lot harder to find, and you probably won’t learn about them from your guidebook. But you will from a chatbot.
2. Get to See Everything During a Short Trip
Prompt: "I'm visiting [your destination here] for [how many days here]. Please suggest an itinerary that covers all the best spots without feeling rushed. Break it down day-by-day."Planning a short trip is probably the hardest, because there are so few opportunities for rest, and so much to see. However, an AI chatbot can create a well-paced plan that balances sightseeing and downtime, so you get to experience the destination in full and still find time to breathe out, take it all in, and relax.
3. Optimize Your Travel Budget
Prompt: "I'm planning a [your trip duration here] to [your destination here]. My budget is [your budget here]. Help me plan a [your comfort preference here: budget, mid-scale, upper-scale, luxury] trip that fits into this budget. Cut some corners where necessary to meet the spending goal. Include suggestions for accommodation, meals, and sightseeing. Break it down day-by-day."If you cut corners smartly, you’ll be surprised how far your travel budget can take you. Chances are, if you think you can comfortably organize a midscale trip, you can probably fit some upscale or even luxury experiences without burdening your wallet too much — especially if you’re willing to compromise. That’s what this prompt is designed for.
4. Pack like a Pro
Prompt: "I’m traveling to [destination] for [number of days/weeks] in [month or season], and I only have room for a carry-on. What exactly should I pack, and what should I definitely leave at home?"Cramming everything you think you need into a carry-on is a nightmare, but so is traveling with check-in luggage. We don’t know about you, but when we travel heavy we don’t use 80% of the things we brought, and when we travel light, it always feels like we’re missing essentials. If that sounds relatable, try this prompt before your next trip — tips can actually be really insightful.
5. Easily Get Where You Need to Go
Prompt: "I’m landing in [airport] at [time] and need to get to [hotel or address] efficiently. What’s the best way — public transport, taxi, or rideshare? Include prices, expected travel times, and tips."Did you know that there’s no public transportation between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, save for one bus, which cruises with really long intervals? Things like that can catch you off guard when you’re visiting a new place. Best case, you’ll get where you were going with some stress, worst case, you might get stranded, miss a hotel check-in, or end up having to pay for a private car, which in some locations (like the UAE) is very-very-very expensive. But not if you use the prompt above.
