AI Prompts for Travel Planning

Plan a [number]-day trip to [destination].

Travel dates: [start and end dates]
Travelers: [solo / couple / family with kids ages / group of friends]
Budget: [budget per person or total]
Interests: [culture, food, adventure, relaxation, nightlife, history, etc.]
Pace preference: [packed schedule / moderate / relaxed]
Already booked: [flights, hotel, or anything confirmed]

Build my itinerary:
1. Day-by-day schedule with morning, afternoon, and evening activities
2. Specific restaurant recommendations for each meal
3. Travel time between activities (walking, transit, taxi)
4. One "skip the tourist trap" recommendation per day
5. A free/cheap activity balanced with a splurge activity each day
6. Rain-day backup plans for outdoor activities

I'm visiting [destination] for [duration] and want to experience it like a local, not a tourist.

What I enjoy: [food, art, music, outdoor, markets, etc.]
Languages I speak: [list languages]
Comfort with off-the-beaten-path: [very comfortable / somewhat / prefer safe areas]
Dietary needs: [any restrictions]

Give me the local's guide:
1. 5 neighborhoods locals love that tourists miss
2. Where locals actually eat (specific restaurant names and dishes to order)
3. The local market or street food scene and best times to go
4. Free events, performances, or gatherings happening during my visit
5. Cultural etiquette I should know to avoid being "that tourist"
6. One experience I can only have in this city and nowhere else

I need to fly from [origin] to [destination].

Travel dates: [specific dates or flexible window]
Flexibility: [exact dates / +/- 3 days / any time in month]
Budget: [max spend on flights]
Preferences: [direct only / 1 stop ok / red-eye ok / specific airline]
Loyalty programs: [any airline miles or credit card points]
Passengers: [number and ages]

Find my best flight strategy:
1. The cheapest booking window (how far in advance to book)
2. Best days to fly and times to search for this route
3. Alternative airports within driving distance that might be cheaper
4. Whether splitting the round-trip into two one-ways saves money
5. Points/miles redemption strategy if applicable
6. A price alert strategy — what price to pull the trigger on

I'm traveling with kids to [destination].

Kids' ages: [list ages]
Trip length: [number of days]
Kid interests: [what your kids are into]
Parent interests: [what adults want to do too]
Special needs: [stroller access, nap schedules, dietary needs]
Budget: [total or per day]

Plan a family-friendly trip:
1. Activities that genuinely entertain BOTH kids and adults
2. Restaurants where kids are welcome AND the food is actually good
3. A daily schedule with built-in downtime (avoid meltdowns)
4. Backup indoor activities for bad weather or tired kids
5. Practical logistics: car seats, stroller-friendly routes, family bathrooms
6. One "parents' evening out" plan with childcare options

I'm traveling solo to [destination] for [duration].

Travel experience: [first solo trip / experienced solo traveler]
Gender: [relevant for safety recommendations]
Interests: [what I want to do and experience]
Social preference: [want to meet people / enjoy solitude / mix]
Accommodation style: [hostel / hotel / Airbnb]
Biggest concern: [safety, loneliness, logistics, etc.]

Plan my solo adventure:
1. Safe neighborhoods to stay in and areas to avoid
2. How to meet other travelers or locals (specific venues and apps)
3. Solo-friendly restaurants where eating alone is comfortable
4. Activities that are better solo than with a group
5. Safety tips specific to this destination
6. A daily check-in system and emergency contacts to save

I'm deciding between these destinations for my next trip:

[List 2-4 destination options]

Trip details:
- When: [travel dates or season]
- Duration: [number of days]
- Budget: [total budget]
- Priorities: [ranked list: food, adventure, culture, relaxation, nightlife]
- Who's going: [travel companions]
- Deal-breakers: [things that would ruin the trip]

Compare these destinations:
1. Side-by-side comparison on my priority criteria
2. Estimated total cost for each (flights, accommodation, daily spend)
3. Best time of year for each and how my dates compare
4. The unique thing each destination offers that the others don't
5. Potential downsides or frustrations for each
6. My recommended pick with a clear justification