Understanding new developments such as AI should now make your 2025 vacation planning a tad simpler with Google’s new tools. Imagine taking a scan of your dream destination and Google Maps recognizing it in real time. Or putting in a basic query into Google Search where AI structures your whole itinerary. Impressive, isn’t it?
Translating Images into Travel Guides
Google recognized that travelers often have screenshots of their dream locations saved somewhere. The main issue? Those images are often lost in the sea of other photos.
Within Gemini AI’s capabilities, Google Maps now has the ability to scan your screenshots, identify the place, and give you accurate details on the exact location on the map. Afterward, you can examine, bookmark, and even send those places to your friends and family.
This feature is being deployed to iPhone users in the US this week with support for Android expected to follow shortly.
AI Overviews: Your One Stop Travel Concierge With Google, another tool, AI Overviews, who gives AI generated summaries on Google Search results is receiving an update focused on traveling along with the rest of Google’s search features.
At the cutting edge of modern technology, crafting a trip is simpler than ever. Type something along the lines of: Plan a history-driven tour to Greece, and Google will give you the planned trip along with:
- Suggested places to visit
- Pictures and reviews shared by other travelers
- A travel itinerary that integrates with Google Maps
- The option to export to Google Docs or Gmail
Google Lens Broadens Israeli Language Accessibility
For those who enjoy using Google Lens, you have more languages to be excited about! The AI lens has now added more language features that span from cameras to text like, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and most importantly Spanish.
Global Launch of Google Hotels Price Drop Alerts
Already integrated into Google Flights, the price drop alerts are now available globally through Google Hotels.
How to use it? It’s easy:
- Set the dates and location
- Activate the price alert feature
- Relish in the emails when the prices fall
Customizing the results is possible with:
- Location preferences
- Star ranking
- Beach access
Final Thoughts? The Term AI Taking Over is No Joke. The Trip Planning Industry is Indeed Changing For the Better!
A screenshot can be transformed into a travel guide, and itinerary planning is done automatically—anyone working on vacation planning can tell how easy it is with Google’s new AI features. AI is present when you need help monitoring flight costs or discovering new places.
