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This Spotlight is sponsored by Trip.com.
If you've ever found yourself juggling 20 tabs just to book flights, hotels, and activities, we feel you.
The good news? Trip.com is here to make your travel planning a whole lot easier.
You probably already know Trip.com as a platform that lets you book everything in one place. From flights and hotels, to train tickets, car rentals, and attraction passes, they have it all.
But now, beyond just booking for your travels, the platform is bringing it one step further with AI-powered travel tools to make your travels even more hassle-free!
Introducing Trip.Planner, an AI tool that helps you come up with the best travel itinerary literally within seconds!
With Trip.Planner, you can put together every part of your journey without needing multiple apps or endless spreadsheets. It works like a personal travel concierge, offering real-time recommendations and flexible planning features for holidays of any kind.
All you need to do is tell Trip.Planner these three things:
- Where you're going
- How long you're staying
- What kind of trip you want (family-friendly, cultural, nature, cityscape, etc.)
From there, the AI whips up a detailed itinerary that includes flights, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, all in one view. You can even drag and drop to edit your plans, see routes on a map, or get fresh suggestions through an AI button whenever you need them.
Whether you're a first-timer ticking off the must-sees, a foodie hunting down hidden gems, or just looking for a chill getaway with the fam, Trip.Planner has got your back.
You can use Trip.Planner as an initial planning tool, or even to discover new travel ideas
The nice thing about Trip.Planner is that it comes with an in-app AI chat for easy communication and customisation.
Users can also rest assured that all travel info is backed by trusted, real-time data, including verified opening hours and estimated visit durations, helping you plan your trip better.
Other key features include:
- All-in-one planning: Flights, trains, hotels, attractions and restaurants integrated into one itinerary view with real-time availability
- Smart recommendations: AI suggests options that are seasonally relevant, open, and practical, including expert-vetted picks
- Tailored styles: Choose from categories like Family-Friendly, Classic, Cultural, Cityscape, Nature, Historical or Elderly-Friendly. You can also personalise trips to fit spending preferences — for instance, you can toggle between Comfort, Luxury, and Premium hotel recommendations to accommodate different budgets. Or, chat with the in-app AI directly to look for budget-friendly entertainment, food, and attractions.
- User-friendly tools: Visualise routes on a map, drag-and-drop to adjust plans, or get instant suggestions via a floating AI button
But that's not all. For travellers looking for top-rated hotels, restaurants, and attractions, Trip.Best has all the info you need!
Trip.Best is Trip.com's AI-powered recommendation list that highlights the top-rated hotels, attractions, restaurants, nightlife experiences, and destinations around the globe.
What's unique is that Trip.Best rankings are built using genuine customer reviews, year-round sales data, quality assurance, and distinctive features that make each selection stand out. This ensures every recommendation is both trustworthy and relevant.
Travellers can explore comprehensive annual 'Top 100' rankings across regions like Asia 100, Europe 100, and Americas 100.
For instance, if you're visiting a destination in Asia, you can immediately pull up the top 100 restaurants in the region, and maybe even plan your trip according to a food spot that's on your bucket list!
Want the best scenic hotels? Family-friendly theme parks? Fine dining spots or even hot spring getaways? Trip.Best has a curated list ready for you too.
Take the stress out of holiday planning with Trip.Planner and Trip.Best. Head over to Trip.com to start customising your next trip today!
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