Plan a Trip or Weekend with AI

Are you going on a family trip to Lisbon soon, but you don’t know where to start? An AI can help you plan your days, pack your bags and estimate your budget. It does not replace checking practical information, which you should do yourself.

Give the AI some context

Start by describing everything in a few lines: the destination, the dates, the number of people, their ages, your budget and what you enjoy. Add any constraints, such as limited mobility or a pet you are bringing.

The more precise the context, the more useful the answer.

Example request I am planning a trip to [city] from [start date] to [end date], for [number] people, including [number] children aged [ages]. My budget is about [amount] for activities and meals. We enjoy [your interests, for example: museums, nature]. One person uses a cane. Can you suggest the main outline of the trip?

Ask for a day-by-day itinerary

Ask for a detailed plan, day by day. Say whether you want calm mornings, rest breaks or outdoor activities.

Then adjust the plan. You can ask to replace an activity, shorten a day or suggest a backup option.

Example request Suggest a day-by-day itinerary for [number] days in [city]. Plan a break after lunch every day, because [youngest child’s first name] tires quickly. For [day], it may rain: prepare an option with indoor activities.

Prepare your packing list

Ask for a packing list suited to the season, the number of people and the planned activities. Also ask what needs to be booked in advance, such as entry tickets or a restaurant table.

Keep the list handy and check items off when you pack.

Example request Make a packing list for [number] people leaving for [length of stay] in [season] to [city], with [number] children aged [ages]. Add a section called “to book in advance” for these activities: [list of activities].

Before you send a request, replace personal details with [brackets]. For example, write [first name] instead of a real first name, and [address] instead of your address. You can also attach a file if your AI allows it. Look for the attachment button near the text box.

Check opening hours, prices and closures

An AI can make mistakes or give outdated information. Before you go, check opening hours, prices and closing days on each venue’s official website. Do not rely only on the AI’s answer.

If the AI gives you a price or opening time, treat it as a lead to confirm, not as a fact.

Example request For each activity you suggested, tell me what questions to ask or what to check before going (opening hours, booking, closing days, reduced rates). Do not give any prices without telling me that I need to check them.

Prepare a trip abroad

For a trip abroad, check the travel advice published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country. You will find official information for each destination, including entry requirements and safety.

The AI can help you prepare a list of things to check, but the official page remains the reference.

Example request I am traveling to [country] from [date] to [date]. Make a list of points to check before departure, without giving any specific rules: I will verify them myself on the official website of my country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Good habits

• Check all practical information on the official websites of each place.
• Read the travel advice page before any trip abroad.
• Never give bank details to an AI.
• Never give a passport number or any identity document number.
• Replace personal information with [brackets].
• Avoid entering personal data into an AI whenever possible.
• Never share confidential information.
• Reread every answer and correct mistakes before relying on it.