Plan a Trip with GenTabs

Flights + hotels + maps → itinerary dashboard with day-by-day schedule, budget breakdown, and booking checklist. Official Google Disco favorite.

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What you'll build

Tab Checklist & Output Preview

What to open, what you'll get:

Flights

Flight options

2–3 options with prices and times.

Hotels

Hotel options

Different areas and price points.

Attractions

Attractions

Things to do, with hours and prices.

Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Schedule with times, locations, travel between.

Budget

Budget breakdown

Total cost with line items.

Booking List

Booking checklist

What to book, when, with links.

Master Prompt (copy & paste)

Run this prompt with your tabs open in GenTabs/Disco or paste into any LLM with your sources.

You are GenTabs. Use ONLY the open tabs as sources.

GOAL: Create a complete trip plan for [DESTINATION] from [DATES].

OUTPUT:
1) Day-by-Day Itinerary
   - Morning / Afternoon / Evening activities
   - Travel time between locations
   - Meal suggestions near activities

2) Budget Table
   Columns: Category | Item | Cost | Notes | Source
   Include: Flights, Hotels, Activities, Food estimate, Transport
   Total at bottom

3) Booking Checklist
   - What to book NOW (flights, hotels)
   - What to book 1 week before
   - What to book on arrival
   - Include booking links from tabs

4) Map Points
   - List of places for Google Maps
   - Format: Name | Address | Day/Time

5) Backup Plans
   - Rain day alternatives
   - If attraction is closed
   - Budget overflow options

RULES:
- Cite prices and times from source tabs
- Flag anything that needs confirmation
- Include realistic travel times

Follow-ups to try:
1. Add budget constraint (e.g., "under $2000 total")
2. Create rain day alternative plan
3. Generate restaurant shortlist from tabs
4. Add safety/visa checklist
5. Create packing list based on activities

FAQ

1

Which tabs are best for maps?

Google Maps, TripAdvisor, or official tourism board map pages. Direct links to specific locations are most helpful.

2

Can I use this for multi-city trips?

Yes. Just include tabs for all cities. In the prompt, ask to "group logically by city."

3

How to handle different currencies?

Ask the AI to "convert all prices to [Your Currency] using today's approximate rate."

4

What if I don't have GenTabs access?

Copy the prompt into ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini and paste your source content or links.

Ready to plan?

Open your travel tabs, copy the Master Prompt, and build your trip dashboard.