Trips App Guide

Complete guide to using Trips by Remind Tools

Trips by Remind Tools User Guide

Your AI-powered travel planning companion with 3D maps and smart itineraries.

Getting Started

1. Sign Up

   Create your account with email or social login

2. Set Preferences

   Tell us about your travel style and interests

3. Create First Trip

   Start planning your adventure

Core Features

AI Trip Planning

Our AI analyzes millions of travel patterns to create personalized itineraries.

How It Works

1. Describe Your Trip: Tell AI what you want

   • “5-day romantic trip to Paris”
   • “Adventure weekend in Colorado”
   • “Family vacation to Disney World”

2. Get Suggestions: AI generates complete itinerary

   • Daily activities with optimal timing
   • Restaurant recommendations
   • Transportation options
   • Budget estimates

3. Customize: Modify to your preferences

   • Swap activities
   • Adjust timing
   • Add personal notes

3D Map Exploration

Navigation

• Pan: Drag to move around
• Zoom: Pinch or scroll
• Rotate: Two-finger rotate
• Tilt: Two-finger vertical drag

Collaborative Planning

Invite Companions

1. Open trip settings
2. Tap "Invite Companions"
3. Share link or enter emails
4. Set permissions (view/edit)

Real-time Collaboration

• See changes instantly
• Leave comments on activities
• Vote on options
• Chat with group

Expense Tracking

Track Spending

Log expenses as you go

Split Bills

Divide costs among travelers

Budget Alerts

Get notified of overspending

Export Reports

Download expense summaries

Advanced Features

Offline Mode

Download maps and itineraries before traveling to areas with poor connectivity.

Settings → Offline Maps → Download Region
- Select area
- Choose detail level
- Download (WiFi recommended)

Smart Recommendations

AI learns from your behavior:

• Preferred activity types
• Dining preferences
• Budget patterns
• Travel pace

Integration Features

• Calendar Sync: Export to Google/Apple Calendar
• Document Storage: Save tickets and confirmations
• Weather Updates: Real-time forecasts
• Currency Converter: Live exchange rates

Tips & Tricks

Best Time to Book

AI analyzes pricing trends and suggests optimal booking times for flights and hotels.

Hidden Gems

Enable “Local Favorites” to discover places tourists often miss.

Photo Spots

3D map shows best photography locations with optimal timing for lighting.

Jet Lag Helper

Get personalized schedule adjustments to minimize jet lag.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
AI suggestions not loading	Check internet connection
Map not displaying	Verify location permissions
Sync issues	Pull to refresh
Missing expenses	Check date filters

Keyboard Shortcuts (Web)

Shortcut	Action
Cmd/Ctrl + N	New trip
Cmd/Ctrl + S	Save changes
Cmd/Ctrl + /	Search
Space	Toggle map view
Esc	Close dialog