Summer is just around the corner, and Google wants to make it a little easier for you by finding the right flight, the perfect hotel, and the perfect vacation package. Mobile search has recently been updated, and now includes new features for booking airline tickets and finding hotels.
For flights in particular, Google already shows whether the ticket cost for a flight you wanted to book is high, low or similar compared to the past. Now, the company is taking it a step further by guaranteeing these estimates. Now, whenever Google thinks the price of a flight is the lowest it can be, it will place a “Price Guarantee” checkmark next to the price, indicating that it doesn’t think the price will drop any further. If you decide to book a flight with a price guarantee through Google and the price does go down, the company will refund you the price difference via Google Pay.
When it comes to closing down the right hotel, Google also makes your choices easier. Now, when you search for a hotel on mobile, you’ll be able to view full-screen images of the hotel, similar to how you can view an Instagram story. From the photos page, you can also tap and quickly view reviews to see if a property is as good as it looks and learn more about the area the hotel is located. When you are ready to book as well, there will also be a link that will go directly to the hotel’s website.
Once you’ve booked your flight and hotel, it’s time to decide what to do on that magical vacation, and Google offers plenty of information to help you plan a safe trip. Now, when you look at an attraction through Maps or Search, Google will show you the prices in the listing and give you a way to buy a ticket there.
It also provides links to various popular activities on the same page, so you can discover opportunities for fun or entertainment that you might otherwise miss. All in all, Google is now making it simpler to book your next vacation. Now it’s just a matter of finding exactly where you want to go and when…
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