4 AI Travel Apps to Revolutionize Your Trip Planning

Brie welcomes viewers to the second episode of her travel show, expressing gratitude for the support received since the first episode. She mentions how viewers like Chloe and Claudia have tried new things inspired by the show. Brie is eager to continue growing the channel and explore AI's role in travel planning. She introduces today's topic: using AI for travel planning. Brie will discuss four different applications/websites that can assist with travel planning. She shares her personal experience with planning a solo trip to Japan, highlighting the challenges she faced, such as language barriers and the overwhelming task of organizing the trip. Brie used a combination of Excel, TripIt, and Google My Maps for her travel planning, but found the process to be quite complex and time-consuming.

Brie lists the websites she typically uses for booking travel, including Agoda, Kayak, Airbnb, VRBO, Viator, Marriott, Get Your Guide, Skyscanner, Google Flights, Reddit, and others. She reflects on her past use of Mesi Mei and notes its sale to American Express. Brie expresses interest in exploring more travel technology and encourages viewer feedback. She then discusses her experience with a new AI travel planning tool called Leila, which uses gpt3 technology and has partnerships with well-known brands. Leila offers a personalized interface and can generate itineraries, social media suggestions, and hotel bookings. Brie finds Leila to be user-friendly and informative but notes some navigation challenges on non-mobile platforms.

Brie continues her discussion on Leila, noting its strengths in personalization and the detailed travel experience it offers but also mentions its potential to be overwhelming for some users. She then introduces Wonder Plan, a simpler and more straightforward AI travel planning tool. Wonder Plan is described as basic and suitable for those who prefer a no-frills approach to travel planning. It offers a map feature and a clear, concise itinerary but lacks the personalized touch of more advanced platforms. Brie appreciates the map feature and the ease of use but feels it falls short in providing creative travel experiences.

Brie explores Trip Planner AI, noting its unique integration of free tours and its budget-friendly nature. She finds the platform less detailed and personalized compared to Leila but appreciates its simplicity. The platform allows users to select cities, activities, and provide budget details to generate an itinerary. Brie likes the map feature and the ability to scroll through different options, including free walking tours. She also mentions the platform's user interface, the option to share itineraries, and its connection to booking.com and Get Your Guide. However, she warns that the chat feature, Ask Trippy, is not very reliable and suggests that flight booking through these platforms is not yet effective.

Brie reviews the Trip Planner app, focusing on its ease of use and its collaborative features suitable for group travel. The app allows users to input details such as dates, interests, and budget to generate an itinerary. She appreciates the app's interface and the convenience of having travel plans accessible on the go. However, Brie points out the need for a paid membership to access sharing features, which could be a downside for some users. She concludes that for avid travelers, the investment might be worthwhile. Brie wraps up the episode by providing links to all the discussed platforms and hints at upcoming honeymoon content featuring Hawaii.