Hello, tech enthusiasts! Exciting changes are happening in the world of vacation planning thanks to Google!

Google is rolling out a suite of innovative features integrated into Search, Maps, and Gemini, specifically designed to make summer vacation planning a breeze for users like you.

As more people turn to AI tools such as ChatGPT for assistance with trip planning, Google responds with its own AI-powered features. Among these is the AI Overviews option in Google Search, which now offers trip ideas by simply entering a query like ‘create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature.’

Once you enter your search, you can access a variety of photos, reviews, and locations displayed on an interactive map. For those wishing to save their plans, it’s just a matter of tapping ‘Export’ to share via Gmail or Docs, or compile a custom list in Google Maps.

In addition, Google’s Gemini platform has introduced the Gems feature, now available for free. This allows you to curate custom AI assistance for any task, including trip planning to help you decide on destinations and what to pack for your adventure.

Google is also expanding its flight price alert functionality to include hotels. Users can now track hotel prices based on their chosen dates and locations, receiving alerts for any price drops, ensuring you snag the best deals!

Moreover, Google Maps is introducing a new capability to transform your screenshots into actionable vacation plans. By granting Maps access to your photos, the app can identify locations from your screenshots, making it simpler to compile and review your desired destinations all in one place.

These features will be rolling out globally for English language queries this week on desktop and mobile platforms, making vacation planning more efficient and fun.