Overview

Trip AI harnesses the power of Large Language Models to transform your travel planning experience. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a two-week adventure, Trip AI helps you create detailed, personalized itineraries with just a few clicks. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use Trip AI and make the most of its features.

Problem and Motivation

Traditional travel planning often involves juggling multiple tabs, cross-referencing reviews, and manually organizing schedules. Trip AI streamlines this process by leveraging LLMs to generate comprehensive itineraries while giving you full control over the details. The best part? You can try it right now at Trip AI.

Getting Started

1. Setting Up Access

There are two ways to get started with Trip AI:

Direct Usage

1. Visit Trip AI
2. Get a free Groq API key from Groq Console
3. Enter your API key when prompted (stored locally in your browser)

Local Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Atharva2099/Trip.AI.git
cd Trip AI

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Add your Groq API key to .env file
echo "REACT_APP_GROQ_API_KEY=your_key_here" > .env

# Start the development server
npm start

2. Creating Your First Itinerary

The process is straightforward:

1. Enter your destination
2. Select travel dates
3. Set your budget
4. Specify number of travelers
5. Add interests (optional)
6. Click “Generate Itinerary”

3. Smart Features

Real-Time Fact Checking

Trip AI validates every location and activity it suggests:

• Confirms actual existence of locations
• Verifies distances between activities
• Checks opening hours and accessibility
• Validates price ranges against real-world data

Interactive Customization

Don’t like a suggested activity? No problem! Every element of your itinerary is customizable:

• Click on any activity or meal to open the modification chat
• Ask for alternatives, adjust timing, or request different price points
• The LLM ensures all changes maintain consistency with your overall plan
• Get instant suggestions that account for location, budget, and timing constraints

Smart Map Integration

• Interactive map shows your daily route
• Click markers for activity details
• Get real-time directions to any location
• Visualize travel times between activities

Pro Tips

1. Budget Optimization

   • Start with a slightly lower budget than your maximum
   • Use the modification feature to upgrade specific activities you care about
   • The cost breakdown helps you track spending across categories

2. Customization Tricks

   
   Some effective modification requests:
   - "Find a cheaper alternative to this activity"
   - "Suggest a more local restaurant instead"
   - "Move this activity to earlier in the day"
   - "Find something more kid-friendly"
   
   

3. Location Management

   • Trip AI automatically optimizes routes
   • Use the map view to ensure distances are comfortable
   • Request changes if locations seem too far apart

Future Improvements

We’re constantly working to enhance Trip AI with features like:

• Multi-city trip planning
• Integrated travel booking
• Group collaboration tools
• Local events integration
• Offline mode support

Conclusion

Trip AI demonstrates how LLMs can transform travel planning from a chore into an enjoyable experience. Whether you use the hosted version or run it locally, the combination of intelligent suggestions and real-time customization helps create the perfect itinerary for your needs.

Want to contribute or suggest features? Check out our GitHub repository!

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