We’re using this amazing feature on Google Maps to help plan trips

I’m planning a road trip in Portugal and Spain and had been feeling overwhelmed by the logistics. Then I tried an option I learned about with Google Maps.

Open Google Maps, look for the Ask Maps button on the top left, then ask anything. For example, moderately priced hotels in Seville or best restaurant to watch the sunset. For each question, I got a list of hotels or restaurants along with their ratings, a short write-up on them, and where they are located on the map.

It’s AI-generated, so you have to double-check responses, but it’s a place to start.

– Jan Schroder, Editor-in-chief