TravelGenius

TravelGenius is a React-based travel planning application designed to help users explore nearby attractions, restaurants, and hotels using real-time location data and weather forecasts. This project integrates Material UI for modern styling and leverages the Google Maps API for interactive map functionality and location-based recommendations. Additionally, the app features AI-powered recommendations to enhance user experience by providing personalized travel plans.

Live Link

Visit the site at TravelGenius

Snapshots

Landing Page

App Interface

AI-Powered Recommendations

Features

• Nearby Places Recommendations: Get recommendations for attractions, restaurants, and hotels near your location.
• Real-time Weather Forecast: Provides current weather conditions to help plan your trip.
• Interactive Map Integration: Uses Google Maps API for seamless navigation and location-based suggestions.
• AI-Powered Travel Plans: Generate personalized travel plans based on user input (destination, budget, mood, and duration).
• Modern UI/UX: Built with Material UI 5 for a sleek and responsive user experience.
• Multi-criteria Filters: Customize search results based on preferences like budget, travel mood, and interests.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, JavaScript, Material UI
• APIs:
  • Google Maps API (Location Search, Places, and Navigation)
  • Travel Advisor API (Tourist Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants)
  • OpenWeatherMap API (Real-time Weather Updates)
  • Google Generative AI API (Smart AI Recommendations)

Getting Started

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository.

   git clone https://github.com/BhaskarAcharjee/TravelGenius.git

2. Navigate into the project directory.

   cd TravelGenius

3. Install dependencies.

   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the root directory and add the required API keys:

   REACT_APP_ENV=development (optional)
   REACT_APP_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_api_key
   REACT_APP_TRAVEL_ADVISOR_API_KEY=your_travel_advisor_api_key
   REACT_APP_OPENWEATHERMAP_API_KEY=your_openweather_api_key
   REACT_APP_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_google_generative_ai_key
   

5. Start the development server.

   npm start

6. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Future Improvements

• Add user authentication and personalized trip history.
• Improve AI recommendations with more detailed itineraries.
• Offline support for saved travel plans.
• Enhanced filtering options for hotels and restaurants.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.