Plan your vacation with the help of AI

Deciding what to do on a vacation can be overwhelming, especially if planning isn’t exactly your forte. With so many possibilities—where to go, when to go, what to do, how to get there—it’s hard to know where to begin with the whole planning process. If you’re feeling spontaneous or need some help getting started, you can rely on AI-powered Copilot in Microsoft Edge as a vacation planner or for help getting organized before your trip. Learn how to use Copilot in Microsoft Edge and let AI plan your next big vacation or little getaway. Your browser really can be a smarter way to find exactly what you’re looking for and get things done.

Pick a destination with the help of AI

Sometimes you know you need to get away, but just don’t know where to go. Copilot in Microsoft Edge can help. In the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge, select the Copilot icon. From there, enter prompts directly into the Message Copilot… search box.

Try these types of prompts for help picking a destination.

• General. I want to get away. Where should I go?
• Proximity-based. I live in [place], and I want to go on vacation within three hours of here. Where can I go?
• By place type. I live in a big city, and I need a break! Where can I go to unplug, unwind, and get back to nature?
• By theme. I’m planning a romantic getaway. What’s the most romantic weekend getaway in [place]?
• By activity. I love [activity]. Where can I take a family of four, including a toddler, to spend a week doing that?
• By price. I can’t spend more than [amount], and I want to get out of town for at least one week. Where can I go, stay in a hotel, and eat well all within that budget?

With Copilot, you’ll get more than a simple answer or a list of links. Expect a conversation-based response with several helpful suggestions, which might include videos or images, flight schedules, maps, reviews, and more.

Compare flight prices with AI

After choosing a destination, you’ll need to find a good way to get there. Copilot can help you find the best prices on flights without having to do any extensive research. When asking for recommendations from your location to your destination, Copilot will generate a response that compares the prices from popular travel sites. It will also provide you with available flights, in the display or format you prefer, and you can adjust the times and dates as needed.

Credit: Designer in Copilot

Try these prompts to compare flight prices.

• What’s the cheapest flight from [location] to [destination] in the next three months?
• I’m in [region]. What’s the cheapest destination in [region] during the winter?
• I’m looking for a direct flight from [location] to [destination] on [date]. Make a chart that compares flight costs, lengths, and baggage limitations.
• Find the best deals on flights from [location] to any destination. Make a chart listing the destination, region, time of year, and the average cost of a hotel room per night in that place.

Create an itinerary with AI

When looking for places to visit near your destination, ask Copilot for suggestions. Copilot will quickly deliver a list of attractions that are popular with tourists—or just a little more off the beaten path—to give you an idea of how to fill your schedule. You can get more specific by asking for food recommendations and hotel prices so you can book any necessary reservations in advance. If you’re having trouble creating a plan, provide Copilot with a few more details about who you're traveling with or what you hope to do on your trip and ask for a detailed itinerary.

Try these prompts for an AI-powered itinerary.

• I’m travelling to [destination] with an old friend. We love [activity]. Plan a three-day itinerary for us that includes this activity, one expensive dinner, one meal overlooking the river, and two hikes.
• I want to see as much of [destination] as possible. Create a four-day itinerary where I’m on the move and get a real sense of the history, people, and culture of this place.
• I need a trip itinerary that’s fun for all three-generations traveling together. Create a week-long itinerary for [destination] that includes activity options for young kids and older adults for each part of the day.
• I’m planning a staycation in [location]. Make an itinerary for a weekend where I see this place in new ways. I already know the places that have been around for a long time. Take me to newer places and show me events that aren’t as well known.

Preparing what to pack with AI

If you’re going to a destination for the first time, knowing what to pack can be a challenge. Of course, Copilot can help. Create a packing list for clothes, shoes, and toiletries based on your destination and personal care needs in seconds. Figure out what the average temperatures are like to help you prepare. In addition to packing essentials, it can give you a list of recommended souvenirs and snacks to grab while you’re there.

Try these prompts for a packing list on the spot.

• I’m going to [destination]. What do I need to bring for a two-week stay?
• I’m going backpacking for the first time. Make a comprehensive list of lightweight items I should bring, including food ideas that I can make over a campfire.
• I’m the maid of honor at my friend’s wedding in [location]. What should I pack for the wedding weekend. I want some outfits that are more casual and some that are formal. Also, is there anything special I need to bring to do a good job for my friend?
• I’m going on a long road trip with my new puppy. What supplies do I need for a week on the road together?

With Copilot, your AI companion, integrated right into Microsoft Edge, you can make every aspect of vacation planning a little easier; after all it is the browser that provides a smarter way to do just about anything online—and a lot of things offline too. Try Microsoft Edge today and plan your next great getaway in a snap.