User Guide

How Do I...?

Everything you need to know about using ItinerarySeek. From creating your first itinerary to mastering advanced features, we've got you covered.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Click "Create New Itinerary"

From your dashboard, click the "Create New Itinerary" button or the + icon in the header.

2

Enter Your Locations

Enter your start location and destination. You can also add stops along the way.

3

Set Your Travel Dates

Select your start and end dates. The AI will optimize activities based on your trip length.

4

Choose Your Interests

Select categories that interest you: Adventure, Culture, Food, Relaxation, Nature, Nightlife, etc.

5

Set Your Preferences

Choose your food preference (vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc.) and transportation mode (driving, flying, train, etc.).

6

Generate Your Itinerary

Click "Generate" and wait 15-30 seconds while our AI creates your personalized day-by-day plan.

Pro Tips

  • Be specific with your destination for better results
  • Select multiple interests for a diverse itinerary
  • You can always modify the itinerary after generation

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Click on any itinerary from your dashboard to view its details.

2

Use the AI Chatbot

Click the chat icon to request changes like "Add a coffee shop after the museum" or "Move dinner to 7 PM".

3

Edit Activity Times

Click on the time field of any activity to change when you plan to visit.

4

Mark Activities as Visited

Check off activities as you complete them to track your progress.

5

Delete Unwanted Items

Remove activities you no longer want to visit from your plan.

Pro Tips

  • Use the AI chatbot to make complex changes to your itinerary
  • Changes are visible to all group members
  • Consider time between locations when planning

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Navigate to the itinerary you want to optimize.

2

Mark Visited Attractions

Use the checkboxes next to attractions to mark places you've already visited.

3

Click "Re-optimize"

Find the "Re-optimize" button - it becomes active once you've marked at least one attraction as visited.

4

Wait for Regeneration

The AI will replace visited attractions with new suggestions and optimize your route.

5

View Updated Itinerary

The page will reload automatically to show your updated itinerary with fresh suggestions.

Pro Tips

  • Mark attractions as visited before re-optimizing to get new suggestions
  • The AI considers your remaining unvisited attractions when suggesting replacements
  • You can re-optimize multiple times as your trip progresses

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Navigate to the day view of your itinerary.

2

Click "Explore Between"

Between any two activities, click the "Explore" or compass icon that appears.

3

View Nearby Attractions

A map will show attractions, restaurants, and points of interest along your route.

4

Filter Results

Use filters to show only restaurants, landmarks, activities, or specific categories.

5

Add to Itinerary

Click the + button on any attraction to add it to your itinerary at that location.

Pro Tips

  • Great for finding lunch spots between morning and afternoon activities
  • Shows estimated detour time for each attraction
  • Ratings and reviews help you choose the best stops

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Click "Add Activity"

In your itinerary day view, click the "+" or "Add Activity" button.

2

Search or Enter Details

Search for a place by name, or manually enter custom activity details.

3

Select from Suggestions

If searching, choose from the autocomplete suggestions that appear.

4

Set Time & Duration

Specify when you plan to visit and how long you'll spend there.

5

Add Notes (Optional)

Include any personal notes, reservation numbers, or reminders.

6

Confirm Addition

Click "Add" to insert the activity into your itinerary.

Pro Tips

  • You can add custom activities not in our database
  • The AI will adjust surrounding activities if needed
  • Added attractions are saved for future reference

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Find the Reviews Button

Look for the "Reviews" button next to any attraction in your itinerary.

2

Click to Open Menu

A dropdown will appear with links to popular review sites.

3

Choose a Review Platform

Select Google, Yelp, or TripAdvisor to read reviews on that platform.

4

Read Reviews

The review site opens in a new tab with reviews for that attraction.

Pro Tips

  • Google Maps often has the most reviews
  • TripAdvisor is great for tourist attractions
  • Yelp is best for restaurants and local businesses

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Click the Info Icon

On any attraction, click the "i" icon or "More Info" link.

2

View Full Details

See address, phone number, website, opening hours, and description.

3

Check Opening Hours

View detailed hours for each day of the week, including holidays.

4

See Pricing Info

Find admission costs, ticket types, and any discount information.

5

Get Directions

Click the directions link to open navigation in Google Maps.

Pro Tips

  • Opening hours are regularly updated
  • Links to official websites help with bookings
  • Contact info is useful for reservations

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Find the Activity

Locate the activity in your itinerary day view.

2

Click on the Time Field

Click the time display next to the activity.

3

Select Your Time

Use the time picker to set when you plan to visit.

4

Save the Change

Your new time is saved automatically.

Pro Tips

  • Consider travel time between locations
  • Popular attractions may need more time
  • Plan meal times around your activities

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Navigate to your itinerary details page.

2

Click "Attractions" Tab

Find and click the Attractions tab in the navigation.

3

Browse Categories

View attractions organized by category: Museums, Parks, Restaurants, etc.

4

Search & Filter

Use search to find specific places or filter by rating, distance, or type.

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Add to Itinerary

Click "Add to Day X" to include any attraction in your plan.

Pro Tips

  • Shows attractions near your planned locations
  • Ratings help prioritize what to visit
  • Can save favorites for future trips

Note: Destination cannot be changed via group chat once the itinerary is created. To change destinations, create a new itinerary.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Shared Itinerary

Navigate to an itinerary shared with your group.

2

Click the Chat Icon

Find the green chat icon with users in the bottom corner of the itinerary view.

3

Send Messages

Type your message and press Enter or click Send.

4

Make Suggestions

Suggest changes to the itinerary like "Add the Louvre to Day 2" - the owner can apply them with the magic wand.

5

Delete Messages

Hover over your own messages to delete them if needed.

Features

  • Real-time messaging with all group members
  • Magic wand feature for owners to apply suggestions
  • Typing indicators to see when others are typing
  • Message deletion for your own messages

Note: The magic wand cannot change the destination city. Suggestions to visit a different city will not be applied.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Group Chat

Click the Group Chat icon (green button with users icon) to open the chat window.

2

Read Suggestions

Group members can send suggestions like "Add the Louvre Museum to Day 2" or "Let's have dinner at 7 PM instead".

3

Find the Magic Wand

Hover over any message to reveal action buttons. The magic wand icon appears on the right side of each message.

4

Click the Wand

Click the magic wand icon on the message containing the suggestion you want to apply.

5

Review the Confirmation

A confirmation dialog will appear showing the suggestion and asking if you want to apply it.

6

Confirm Application

Click "Yes, Apply" to send the suggestion to AI for processing, or "Cancel" to dismiss.

7

Wait for Regeneration

The itinerary will regenerate incorporating the suggestion. This may take a few seconds.

Pro Tips

  • Only the itinerary owner can use the magic wand feature
  • The AI interprets natural language suggestions intelligently
  • You can apply multiple suggestions one at a time
  • Group members are notified when their suggestions are applied
  • Complex suggestions work best when they're clear and specific

Note: The AI chatbot cannot change the destination city after your itinerary is created. Create a new itinerary for different destinations.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open the Chatbot

Click the robot icon or "AI Assistant" button in your itinerary.

2

Ask Questions

Type questions like "What restaurants are near the Eiffel Tower?" or "Is this museum good for kids?"

3

Request Changes

Say "Add a coffee shop after the museum" or "Move dinner to 7 PM"

4

Get Recommendations

Ask "What should I do on Day 3?" or "Suggest a romantic dinner spot"

5

Review Suggestions

The AI will suggest changes that you can accept, modify, or decline.

6

Apply Changes

Confirm to apply the AI's suggested modifications to your itinerary.

Example Commands

"Add a lunch break between the museum and park"

"What's the best time to visit the Colosseum?"

"Find a vegetarian restaurant near my hotel"

"Rearrange Day 2 to minimize walking"

"What should I pack for this trip?"

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Navigate to the itinerary you want to share.

2

Click the Members Icon

Find the group/users icon in the itinerary toolbar.

3

Enter Email Address

Type the email address of the person you want to invite.

4

Send Invitation

Click invite to send them access to view and chat on your itinerary.

5

Manage Members

View all members and remove access if needed.

Pro Tips

  • Invited members can view the itinerary and use group chat
  • Only the owner can make changes to the itinerary
  • Members can suggest changes via group chat

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Find the Activity

Locate the activity you've completed in your itinerary.

2

Click the Checkbox

Click the checkbox or "Mark Complete" button next to the activity.

3

View Progress

Your overall trip progress updates in the progress bar.

4

Unmark if Needed

Click again to unmark if you didn't actually visit.

Pro Tips

  • Completed activities are visually distinguished
  • Progress syncs across all your devices
  • Group members can see shared progress

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Complete Your Trip

After finishing your trip (or significant portion), you can rate it.

2

Click "Rate This Trip"

Find the rating button in your itinerary or dashboard.

3

Select Star Rating

Rate from 1-5 stars based on how well the itinerary worked.

4

Write Your Review

Share what worked well, what could improve, and tips for others.

5

Submit Feedback

Your feedback helps improve our AI for future itineraries.

Pro Tips

  • Be specific about what worked and what didn't
  • Your feedback improves recommendations for everyone
  • You can update your review later

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Photos/Gallery Section

Click the Photos or Gallery tab in your itinerary.

2

Click "Upload"

Click the upload button or drag-and-drop images.

3

Select Photos

Choose photos from your device. Multiple selection supported.

4

Link to Activities

Optionally link photos to specific activities in your itinerary.

5

Add Captions

Add descriptions or captions to remember the moment.

6

Share with Group

Uploaded photos are visible to all group members.

Pro Tips

  • Photos are organized by day automatically
  • High-res images are optimized for storage
  • Download all photos as a zip file anytime

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Packing Tab

Click the "Packing" tab in your itinerary view.

2

Generate Packing List

Click "Generate Packing List" to get AI-powered suggestions based on your trip.

3

Review Suggestions

The AI considers your destination, activities, and weather forecast.

4

Customize Your List

Add custom items, remove unnecessary ones, or create new categories.

5

Check Off Items

Mark items as packed as you prepare for your trip.

Pro Tips

  • Suggestions are based on your destination and weather
  • Add custom items for your specific needs
  • Track your packing progress with the progress bar

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Expenses Tab

Click the "Expenses" tab in your itinerary.

2

Set a Budget

Enter your total trip budget to track against.

3

Add an Expense

Click "Add Expense" and enter: description, amount, category, date.

4

Upload Receipts

Take a photo or upload a receipt image - AI will automatically extract the amount and details.

5

View Summary

See spending breakdown by category and track against your budget.

Pro Tips

  • Supports multiple currencies
  • AI can scan receipts and auto-fill expense details
  • Export expense report as PDF or CSV

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Flights Tab

Click the "Flights" tab in your itinerary.

2

Add a Flight

Click "Add Flight" and enter your flight number and date.

3

Auto-Fill Details

Enter your flight number and the system will try to auto-fill departure/arrival times, airports, and terminals.

4

Upload Tickets

Attach boarding passes or e-ticket images. You can also scan tickets with AI to auto-extract details.

5

Organize by Type

Separate your outbound, return, and any connecting flights.

Pro Tips

  • Add return flights too for complete coverage
  • Upload ticket images and let AI extract the details
  • You can manually edit any auto-filled information

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Flights Tab

Navigate to the "Flights" tab in your itinerary.

2

Add Your First Flight

Click "Add Flight" and enter your first flight segment details (departure city to layover city).

3

Click "Add Layover" or "Add Connection"

After adding the first flight, click the "Add Layover" button to add a connecting flight.

4

Enter Connecting Flight Details

Add the second flight segment from your layover city to your next destination.

5

Repeat for Multiple Layovers

If you have more than one layover, continue adding flight segments for each connection.

6

View Complete Journey

Your full flight path displays as a connected journey showing all segments, layover times, and total travel duration.

Pro Tips

  • The system calculates total layover time between flights automatically
  • Layover warnings alert you if connection time is too short
  • All flight segments sync to your itinerary timeline
  • You can add different airlines for each segment
  • Upload boarding passes for each flight segment separately

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Checklist Tab

Click the "Checklist" tab in your itinerary.

2

View Extracted Items

The AI automatically extracts checklist items from your itinerary (visa requirements, bookings needed, etc.).

3

Check Off Items

Click the checkbox next to items as you complete them.

4

Track Progress

Use the checklist to ensure you've completed all pre-trip preparations.

Pro Tips

  • Checklist items are auto-generated based on your destination
  • Great for pre-trip preparation
  • Items include things like visas, vaccinations, and reservations

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

View Your Itinerary Map

Click the "Map" view to see all your activities plotted.

2

Click "Directions"

On any activity, click the directions or navigation icon.

3

Choose Transport Mode

Select walking, driving, public transit, or cycling.

4

Open in Google Maps

Click "Open in Maps" to launch Google Maps with the route.

5

View All Day Routes

See the complete walking/driving route for an entire day.

6

Download Offline Maps

Save map areas for offline use during your trip.

Pro Tips

  • Transit directions show schedules and fares
  • Walking directions account for pedestrian routes
  • Offline maps essential for areas with poor connectivity

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Your Itinerary

Navigate to the itinerary you want to translate.

2

Find the Translate Option

Look for the translate icon (globe or language icon) in the itinerary toolbar or settings.

3

Select Target Language

Choose from available languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and more.

4

View Translated Content

Your itinerary content including attraction names, descriptions, and tips will be displayed in the selected language.

5

Download Translated Version

Export or print the translated itinerary to take with you on your trip.

6

Switch Back Anytime

You can switch back to the original language or choose a different language at any time.

Pro Tips

  • Great for sharing itineraries with travel companions who speak different languages
  • Helpful when traveling to countries where you don't speak the local language
  • Translated versions include local names for attractions when available
  • Print translated itinerary to show to locals for directions

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