Plan a five-day city trip with flights in Google AI Mode's Canvas
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ZDNet's tester asked Google's AI Mode trip-planning tool to plan a five-day New York City trip focused on historical sites and museums, then asked it to add flights; it researched Charlotte-to-NYC options and added a Flights tab with three major-airline choices to the itinerary. The tester says everything was well organized in Canvas, with Google reviews alongside each stop.
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Let's work this out together. I'll tell you what I know, you suggest options and ask what you need, and we'll narrow it down step by step. Nothing gets booked, bought or sent until I say so. Goal: Plan a short city trip around my interests and keep everything (days, flights, places) organized in one document I can edit. What I'll share as we go: - City, dates and where I'm flying from - Interests (history, museums, food, shows) - Pace and budget - Hotel area if booked Rules: - Group each day's stops by neighbourhood to avoid backtracking. - Add opening days and ticket needs for every museum, and flag ones that need timed entry. - When I ask for flights, give 3 options with times and stops, and note the price is to be checked. - Keep one organized document with tabs or sections: itinerary, flights, places, notes. - If a site asks for a login, a CAPTCHA or payment details, stop and hand control back to me. - Ask for my OK before you pay, book, send, submit or cancel anything. - Check facts that can change (prices, opening hours, dates, availability, rules) against the official source, and tell me anything you couldn't verify. Output: A day-by-day plan with times, a flights section, and a list of places with reviews and links. You'll know it worked when: each day is walkable or a short transit ride, every museum is open that day, and flights match my dates. Before you finish: re-read my goal and constraints, check your answer against each one, and list anything you assumed or couldn't confirm.
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