I used to spend entire evenings researching trips 12 tabs open, comparing hotels, trying to figure out what neighborhood to stay in, what's actually worth doing vs. tourist traps.
So I built Routinex. A few things I learned building an AI travel planner that actually works:
Generic itineraries are useless. The AI needs real local venue data (we use Foursquare) to recommend places people actually go, not just the top 10 from TripAdvisor
Hotel prices need to be live, not estimated users don't trust made-up numbers
Maps make itineraries 10x more useful seeing your day laid out geographically changes how you plan
Happy to answer questions about building it or travel planning in general
Hey Product Hunt! π
I built Routinex because every AI travel tool I tried gave me the same generic itinerary β the Eiffel Tower, Times Square, the obvious stuff. I wanted something that actually thought about where to stay for a weekend getaway, which neighborhood to have dinner in, and how to move through a city the way a local would.
What makes Routinex different:
πΊοΈ Neighborhood-anchored itineraries β trips are structured by distinct local areas, not just a random list of venues. Each day has a geographic anchor so you're not criss-crossing the city.
π§ Local mode β swaps tourist hotspots for neighborhood cafΓ©s, local markets, and everyday spots. Great for repeat visitors or anyone who wants to go deeper.
π Live map with venue pins β every slot in your itinerary is geocoded and plotted on a map. You can browse by day or see all pins at once with colour-coded routes.
π Packing & facts β a contextual packing list (based on duration, season, and who you're travelling with) plus destination fun facts you probably didn't know.
π§ Fully customizable β pace (relaxed / moderate / packed), travel group (solo, couple, family with kids, etc.), dining style, dietary needs, avoids.
I'm launching today as a free open access preview. No sign-up required β just type a destination and go.
Would love your feedback, especially on the local mode. I've been tuning the neighborhood selection and venue spread, and real user trips are the best way to stress-test it.
π https://routinex.travel/
Thanks for hunting us! π