Google AI Mode – Travel and Exploring AI Tool
Google AI Mode Review
Verdict
- Who it’s for: People who want to ask longer, multi-part questions and follow-ups instead of short searches.
- Best thing: You can describe what you want in your own words, such as a dog-friendly table for two on a Saturday evening.
- Good to know: Some travel features, such as trip planning with Canvas, are described as available in the US, so UK users may not see them yet.
- Verdict: Worth trying when you are looking for a restaurant table, but you finish the booking through partner sites such as TheFork or OpenTable.
What It Helps With
Google AI Mode is designed for complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups.
- Explore trip ideas: You can ask about things to do in Edinburgh with friends and mention interests like food, music and exploring off the beaten track.
- Ask follow-up questions: You can ask follow-up questions to dig deeper or change course.
- Find useful web pages: Responses can include prominent links for people to click on.
- Look for UK restaurant tables: In the UK, AI Mode helps people find and secure restaurant reservations.
How People Tend To Use It
People can ask questions and follow-up questions on a topic.
You can ask for things to do in Edinburgh that match interests such as food, music and exploring off the beaten track.
Real World Prompts People Actually Use
Enter your question in the Ask anything bar near the bottom of the screen.
- “Things to do in Edinburgh this weekend with friends. We’re big foodies who like music but also chill vibes and exploring off the beaten track.”
- “find a table for two at a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Shoreditch for Saturday at 7 p.m”
- “Find me a sushi restaurant nearby that has a table for four that also serves vegan tempura”
Knowing When Not To Use It
Travel planning with Canvas in AI Mode is available to everyone in the US.
Hotel booking in AI Mode has started rolling out in the US in English.
Before making plans, check important details such as opening times, travel conditions and booking terms with the relevant provider.
A Calm Takeaway
Google announced an AI Mode rollout in the UK, with access through Search and the Google app.
Last checked: October 2026
