Weekender #136

🧠 Productivity: Do you use any of these productivity apps?

🏡 Home: 12 first-time buyer mistakes and how to avoid them.

🛍️ Shopping: 21 Memorial Day furniture & home decor sales.

🍸 Cocktails: Taste test any of these springtime cocktails.

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Outside of work, I’ve used ChatGPT to help me plan vacation itineraries.

I like to pack vacations to the brim — see everything, do everything.

So for my family trip last year to Europe, I did my own research and used ChatGPT to help optimize my itinerary. (Here’s an example prompt I would start with.)

Here are some tips on using it to plan your next trip:

• Include info on your travel companions; for example, I was traveling with my parents in their early 70s, so that’s something I noted.
• Be specific about preferences; hobbies, interests, dietary restrictions, preferred travel destinations, etc.
• Set clear goals for your trip; are you looking to relax, adventure, or a mix?
• Include your budget; give budget ranges for things like accommodations, dining options, activities, etc.
• Note which days you can be flexible or if there’s something you need to do a specific day.
• Mention any health or safety considerations like accessibility or medical conditions.
• Plan for some downtime.

Helpful prompt templates:

Destination Selection:
I want to plan a vacation to [type of destination, e.g., beach, mountain, city, historical site, etc.]. Can you suggest some destinations that would be ideal for a [duration] trip in [season]?

Accommodation Recs:
Can you recommend some accommodations in [destination]? I’m looking for [type of accommodation, e.g., hotel, resort, Airbnb, hostel, etc.] with [specific requirements, e.g., ocean view, family-friendly, budget-friendly, luxury, etc.].

Activity Recs:
What are some must-do activities in [destination]? I’m interested in [specific interests, e.g., outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, relaxation, nightlife, etc.].

Dining Recs:
Can you suggest some dining options in [destination]? I’m looking for [specific type of cuisine, dietary restrictions, special dining experiences, budget, etc.].

Transportation Recs & Logistics:
What are the best ways to get around [destination]? Can you provide information on public transportation, car rentals, or other options?

Budget Planning:
Can you help me estimate the budget for a trip to [destination] for [number of people] for [duration]? Include costs for accommodation, food, activities, and transportation.

Weather & Packing Tips:
What is the weather like in [destination] during [month/season]? Can you provide some packing tips based on the weather?

Travel Tips & Safety:
Do you have any travel tips or safety advice for [destination]? I’m particularly interested in [specific concerns, e.g., solo travel, health precautions, local customs, etc.].

Happy planning!

Joanna (Co-Founder of TA)

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