Using AI for travel planning — a guide for professionals over 50

Travel planning used to mean hours with guidebooks, TripAdvisor rabbit holes, and spreadsheets trying to make an itinerary work.

AI has changed this more than almost any other personal task.

Building an itinerary

“I want to spend [X days] in [destination]. I’m interested in [interests]. I want to avoid tourist traps. I prefer [pace]. I’m travelling [alone/as a couple/with family]. Build me a day-by-day itinerary with reasons for each choice.”

Refine it: “Remove the museum on day 3 and replace with something outdoors.”

Researching a destination

“I’m visiting [destination] for the first time. What are the ten things I should know before I go — practical, cultural, and logistical? What do most tourists get wrong?”

The ‘what do tourists get wrong’ question consistently produces the most useful advice.

Handling problems

“My flight has been cancelled. I’m travelling on a UK passport within the EU. What are my rights and what should I do in the next hour?”

For more on handling problems with AI in everyday situations, that guide covers the broader picture.

Packing lists

“I’m travelling to [destination] in [season] for [X days]. The trip involves [activities]. Build me a complete packing list — including things people typically forget.”

Understanding local context

“What should I know about [country/culture] before I visit — customs, etiquette, things that might offend if I get them wrong?”

That Clicked covers travel and AI in Module 7.

— Anna