Vacation Planning Agent

Vacation Planning Agent - n8n Workflow

Overview

This n8n workflow creates an intelligent vacation planning chatbot that helps users find and book the perfect hotel accommodations. The agent acts as a professional travel consultant, systematically gathering travel requirements and providing personalized hotel recommendations through an interactive chat interface.

Core Functionality

The workflow provides a conversational AI agent that:

Conducts structured information gathering** through natural conversation Automatically searches for hotels** using real-time data from Google Hotels Provides personalized recommendations** with detailed hotel information Maintains conversation context** throughout the planning process Delivers professional travel consultation** in a friendly, accessible format

User Experience Flow

Initial Interaction Users are greeted with a warm welcome message in German: "Hallo! Ich helfe dir, deinen perfekten Urlaub zu planen. Bitte beanworte mir die folgenden Fragen :)"

Information Collection Process The agent systematically collects essential travel details:

Destination - City and country/state Travel Dates - Check-in and check-out dates Guest Count - Number of travelers Room Requirements - Number of rooms needed Budget Preferences - Optional price range

Automated Hotel Search Once core information is gathered, the agent automatically searches for available accommodations without requiring user permission.

Recommendation Delivery Results are presented in a structured format including: Hotel names and star ratings Pricing information Location details Guest ratings and reviews Key amenities and highlights Direct booking links

Required Integrations

OpenAI API Purpose**: Powers the conversational AI agent Model**: GPT-4o-mini for cost-effective, intelligent responses Requirement**: Valid OpenAI API credentials

SerpAPI (Google Hotels) Purpose**: Real-time hotel search and pricing data Service**: Google Hotels search engine integration Requirement**: Active SerpAPI account and API key

Key Features

Intelligent Conversation Management Maintains conversation context with 20-message memory buffer Handles edge cases like no available hotels or unclear responses Provides alternative suggestions when initial searches yield limited results

Flexible Search Parameters Supports location-based searches worldwide Accommodates date range specifications Handles guest count and room quantity requirements Optional budget filtering (min/max price ranges) Currency customization support

Professional Presentation Structured hotel recommendation format Clear pricing and availability information Contextual explanations for recommendations Additional destination insights when relevant

Use Cases

This workflow is ideal for:

Travel websites** seeking to add AI-powered hotel booking assistance Travel agencies** wanting to automate initial consultation processes Hospitality businesses** providing customer service automation Personal travel planning** applications Customer support** for travel-related inquiries

User Benefits

Time-saving**: Eliminates manual hotel research Personalized results**: Tailored recommendations based on specific needs Real-time data**: Current pricing and availability information Professional guidance**: Expert-level travel consultation Seamless experience**: Natural conversation flow without complex forms

Technical Requirements

Essential Services n8n workflow automation platform OpenAI API access (GPT-4o-mini model) SerpAPI account with Google Hotels access

Configuration Needs API credential setup for both OpenAI and SerpAPI Webhook endpoint configuration for chat trigger Memory buffer configuration for conversation context

Optional Enhancements Custom branding for chat interface Additional language support beyond German greeting Integration with booking platforms for direct reservations Analytics tracking for usage insights