Getaway Prompt Cheat Sheet - Plan the Getaway with AI - Free Microcourse

The One Rule That Makes It All Work

Tell Gemini everything — then just ask for changes

Go to gemini.google.com (it's free) and type these in plain English. The more you tell it, the better it plans.

The 4 Prompts That Plan the Trip

1. Describe your trip

I'm planning a trip and I'd like your help. Here are the details: where I want to go [Charleston, SC]; when [first week of October, 4 days]; who's going [me and my husband, late 60s]; our budget [about $1,500]; what we enjoy [good food, history, easy walking, not rushed]; what we'd rather avoid [loud nightlife, long hikes, big crowds]. Please give me a short overview.

2. Build the day-by-day

Great. Now please build me a day-by-day plan. For each day, suggest a few things to do and one or two places to eat that fit our budget. Keep the mornings relaxed and don't pack too much into any one day.

3. Make it yours (ask for changes)

• "That looks a little rushed — can you spread it out?"
• "Can you make it more grandkid-friendly? Ages 6 and 9."
• "This is over our budget — cheaper food and free things?"

4. Packing, budget & local tips

• "Please make me a practical packing list for this trip — early October, lots of walking."
• "Give me a rough budget broken into travel, hotel, food, and activities."
• "What's the weather usually like there then, and any local tips for a first-time visitor?"

Bonus Prompts

Find a place to stay

Find me a hotel in [place] that's walkable to the main sights, has an elevator, and is under [$150] a night.

Save money

Are there any senior discounts or free days for the attractions on this trip?

Rainy-day backup

What should we do if it rains one of the days? Give me a few indoor options that fit the plan.

Make it easy to carry

Turn this whole plan into one simple checklist I can print and take with me.

Getting there

What's the best way to get from [home] to [place], and roughly how long does it take?

The Rhythm, Start to Finish

Describe
the trip

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Build
day-by-day

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Refine
just ask

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Pack, budget
& tips

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Print
the checklist

Quick Tips

You can't break anything. It's just a conversation — ask, change your mind, ask again.

Double-check the details. Confirm a restaurant or museum is still open before you count on it.

Keep private things private. Never type a card number, and skip your home address and empty-house dates.

Gemini remembers. Stay in the same chat — it keeps your whole trip in mind as you go.

Budgets are estimates. A great ballpark to plan around — prices and deals change.

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