Google Trips: Tips for Organizing the Perfect Vacation Trip

Google Trips is a handy application for anyone planning a trip and wants to manage everything on the go. With free download in the Android and iPhone application stores (iOS), the user creates a personalized script plan for each destination, ideal also for those who will go through different cities or countries.

It is possible to save hotel reservations and tickets, discover sights, places nearby and even do a daily planning. A complete assistant so you do not forget anything. And the best: you can download everything to access offline on the phone without the need for the internet. Want to know how to use it? So, see step-by-step in this tutorial. For now, Trips data is all in English, but it's still possible to understand day-to-day planning and restaurant suggestions.

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Create a new trip

Step 1. Download and install the Google Trips app on your phone. From the main screen, enter the destination location in the top text field. Then choose the country or city in the listing displayed by the app. The more specific the better.

Select the destination you want to add in the planning

Step 2. In the screen that opens with the photo of the place, touch "Create a trip" (create the trip, in Portuguese). Add a custom title, start and return dates, and complete "Done".

Create the new trip in Googe Trips with personalized data

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Customize the trip: reservations, places to see and favorites

Step 1. The trip will be added to your home screen. Just tap on it to customize. All the categories to organize your script will be on this list, with colored cards. To begin with, we will add reservations (can be hotel, tickets, tours and more items). Select "Reservations."

Get started with customizing your trip on Google Trips

Step 2. To add reservations, touch the purple button at the bottom of the screen and select the service, which can be restaurant, car rental, hotel or tickets. On the next screen enter all the information and save the "floppy" button at the top right. The item will be added to your reservation list.

It is worth remembering that Google Trips has integration with Gmail. When you receive a flight confirmation via Google's email, it should also appear on Trips - automatically.

Add your travel reservations to organize on mobile

Step 3. In the "Things to do" category, you can get an idea of ​​the tourist attractions and interesting places in your travel destination. The first suggestion is that of "Top Spots" (popular places).

See the list of places to visit with the tips of Google Trips by mobile

Step 4. The user can still find the subcategories in the menu, such as "For You", modern art and more personalized options related to the location. By touching one of the indicated places you will find detailed information, with reviews of who has traveled, phone location, website, map, opening hours. Favorite the places using the stars (they will be saved in another personal list to follow).

See the personalized and favorite places you prefer on Google Trips

Step 5. To find all of these favorite places, select the category of "Saved Places". The app will show a list of scripts saved by you for quick access.

Find all locations saved on Google Trips via mobile

Day, food and beverage plan

Step 1. To not miss anything, you can plan the days during your trip in the "Day plans" category. The app already offers some suggestions, with a route of places near your location or hotel. But if you prefer something more personalized, touch the "+" button to edit your day.

Organize Your Daily Travel Plan

Step 2. To create your day, first tap the filter button at the top and select whether the program will happen in the morning, afternoon or all day. Prioritize places saved by you (in the blue key) and choose the day of the week. Confirm with "Done". Then all the interesting places with blue dots will be marked.

Do not want to waste time? Tap the magic wand button for the app to create smart scripts for you within your time availability on that target. With each touch the plane changes with new options. When you find one you like, select the floppy button to save.

Organize your day in a personalized way with intelligent roadmaps

Step 3. The "Food and Drink" category shows everything about food and beverages. In the "Overview" tab you know the traditions of local cuisine and curiosities.

See details on local cuisine on Google Trips

Step 4. Already on the Top Spots tab are the most popular places close by and divided by categories. Tap one of the establishments to get more details like location, map, phone, and website.

Find restaurants around by mobile on Google Trips

Local tips and important information

Step 1. In the "Getting Around" category, the user will find a complete guide to getting around and getting around the city, ideal for new routes. There are tips on how to get there, public transportation, car rental service, hiking tips and bike paths.

See tips around the place or city you are traveling to

Step 2. In "Need to Know" there is all the information you need to know for "Health and Emergency" (with on-site medical centers and 24-hour pharmacies), "Shopping", "Money" and "Communications".

See important information to get organized on-site with Google Trip

Download offline script

Step 1. Are you worried about spending a fortune on mobile data? Please know that this planning can be downloaded for offline access on mobile. To do this, simply access the roadmap from the "Your Trips" app home screen and activate the key next to "Download". It will turn green and indicate when the plan is downloaded to the smartphone (Available offline).

Download your planning on Google Trips for offline access on mobile

Now just make an organization for each city or stop on your trip and have fun.

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