According to information on Google's blog, travel-related questions asked from mobile phones increased by 50 percent last year, suggesting that more and more holidaymakers were planning their trips on the go
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Always on a mission to make life easier for smartphone users, Google has introduced a new feature that aims to make holiday planning less of a hassle.
Available on Google Search for mobile, 'Destinations on Google' allows travelers to discover options and arrange itineraries for their next trip by simply imputing their destination ' for instance, 'Bali' ' followed by the word 'destination' in the search box.
At the very top of the search results, users will then be presented with a collection of top spots to choose from. After picking one, extensive information regarding that particular spot will come up, which includes a description of the place, a list of top sights, the best times to visit, related videos and nearby places to explore. Holidaymakers can also browse rates for hotels and flights as well as recommended restaurants ' without having to jump between a dozen of links or tabs.
By inserting the destination along with an activity ' for instance, 'Bali surfing' ' users can also explore suggestion for spots that offer that activity.
According to information on Google's blog, travel-related questions asked from mobile phones increased by 50 percent last year, suggesting that more and more holidaymakers were planning their trips on the go. (kes)
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