Travel Writer Tests Gemini Travel Itinerary

On Mar. 28, 2026, WSJ reporter Dawn Gilbertson let Google's Gemini design a two-night March getaway from London to Saltburn-by-the-Sea and followed it without outside research. Gemini suggested standout experiences—cliff hikes, local Parmo dish, a North Sea plunge—but missed seasonal restaurant hours, underestimated walkability in bad weather, and flagged rail engineering delays too late. Gilbertson says AI inspires ideas but requires real-time checks and flexibility.