Kelsey Unpacked: 7 ChatGPT Prompts That Will Change How You Plan Travel

I’m not scared of AI - I’m here for it! In this episode, I’m sharing 7 ChatGPT prompts that will change how you plan travel.From finding family-friendly hotels that actually sleep everyone, to building smarter itineraries, choosing restaurants, decoding wine lists, finding off-the-beaten-path road trip stops, creating your own self-guided tours, and even building a realistic packing list — these are the exact ways I use AI to make travel planning easier.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- ChatCPT vs. Claude- Good Pictures, Bad Pictures book https://amzlink.to/az0N6Ccop6uZb- ChatGPT prompts to copy and paste:1. Use AI to find your next trip destination or hotel I’m planning a family trip and need help narrowing down destination and hotel ideas. We are a family of [number] with kids ages [ages], flying from [home airport]. We want a trip that feels [relaxing/adventurous/beachy/luxury/budget-friendly]. We need hotels that sleep [number] in one room, with features like [waterslide, beachfront, kids club, kitchen, points-friendly]. Give me 10 ideas with specific hotels and why each would work.2. Use AI to build a starter itinerary We are visiting [destination] for [number] days and staying at [hotel/neighborhood]. Create a starter itinerary that groups attractions by location so we’re not wasting time. We want to include [attractions, restaurants, tours, museums, parks, shows]. Organize each day by area, suggest the best order, and note when we need reservations or tickets.3. Use AI to find restaurants with a specific vibe I’m looking for restaurants in [destination/neighborhood] near [landmark or hotel]. I want something that feels [bougie/vibey/romantic/fun/local/kid-friendly], serves [type of food], and is within [walking distance/short Uber]. Give me 8 options, explain the vibe, include what to order if known, and tell me which one you’d pick.4. Use AI to decode wine lists and menus I’m going to upload a restaurant menu. Help me find the can’t-miss items. I like [preferences], I don’t love [things to avoid], and we are ordering for [adults/kids/family/date night]. Tell me what you’d order, what seems special, and what I can skip.5. Use AI to find off-the-beaten-path stops on a road trip We are driving from [Point A] to [Point B] with [kids/adults/teens]. Help me find the best stops to break up the drive. We are interested in [restaurants, scenic stops, short hikes, roadside attractions, coffee shops, playgrounds]. Organize by where they fall along the drive, how far they are from the route, and which are most worth it.6. Use AI to create your own self-guided tour Create a self-guided [food/walking/history/photo/family-friendly] tour of [city/neighborhood]. We will start at [starting point] and want it to last about [amount of time]. Include [coffee, snacks, landmarks, shops, historic stops, photo spots, local favorites]. Put everything in walking order with a short explanation of each stop, and make it easy to copy into my Notes app.7. Use AI to create a packing list I’m packing for a trip to [destination] from [dates] with [who is going/kids’ ages]. Our itinerary includes [activities, restaurants, excursions, beach days, theme parks, hiking, skiing, nicer dinners]. Create a realistic packing list organized by person and category. Include clothing, shoes, toiletries, travel day items, activity-specific items, and things people often forget.