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AI Travel Itinerary Inspires, But Lacks Real-Time Flexibility

3/29/2026

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Travel reporter Dawn Gilbertson tested Google's Gemini chatbot on a two-night trip from London to Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
The AI itinerary included a challenging walk in bad weather and a seafood dinner unavailable in winter hours.
Gilbertson enjoyed cliffside hikes and local cuisine, noting the friendliness of locals.
Ultimately, she concluded that while AI can inspire ideas, it cannot replace real-time checks or spontaneous discoveries.

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Travel reporter Dawn Gilbertson tested Google's Gemini chatbot on a two-night trip from London to Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
The AI itinerary included a challenging walk in bad weather and a seafood dinner unavailable in winter hours.
Gilbertson enjoyed cliffside hikes and local cuisine, noting the friendliness of locals.
Ultimately, she concluded that while AI can inspire ideas, it cannot replace real-time checks or spontaneous discoveries.