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7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Google

Products Search 7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Google Apr 17, 2026. The latest tools from Google can help you plan trips, find a great deal and explore your next destination.

Breadcrumb . Products Search 7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Google Apr 17, 2026. . x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail . The latest tools from Google can help you plan trips, find a great deal and explore your next destination. . x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail . Your browser does not support the audio element. . This content is generated by Google AI. . minutes . . 0.75X 1X 1.5X 2X Summer travel season is right around the corner, and no matter where you’re headed , Google is ready to help each step of the way. Here are some of our latest tools to help you to plan memorable trips, find a great deal and dive into your next destination. 1. Build a custom trip plan with AI Mode in Search AI Mode in Search can transform your scattered research into a cohesive travel plan. Just head to AI Mode, select the Canvas tool from the plus (+) menu and describe your ideal trip. AI Mode will craft a custom itinerary in the Canvas side panel, including options for flights and hotels, as well as local attractions laid out on a map. Looking for a different vibe or want to tweak the logistics? Just ask a follow-up question to refine the plan until it has exactly what you need. If you want a break from planning, AI Mode saves your progress automatically — just open your AI Mode history to pick up where you left off. Travel planning with Canvas in AI Mode is available for everyone in the U.S. 2. Save money with hotel price tracking on Search You can already track hotel prices at the city level , and launching today, you can now track prices for individual hotels, too. To get starte…