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:
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Conducts structured information gathering through natural conversation
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Automatically searches for hotels using real-time data from Google Hotels
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Provides personalized recommendations with detailed hotel information
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Maintains conversation context throughout the planning process
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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:
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Destination - City and country/state
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Travel Dates - Check-in and check-out dates
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Guest Count - Number of travelers
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Room Requirements - Number of rooms needed
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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
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Purpose: Powers the conversational AI agent
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Model: GPT-4o-mini for cost-effective, intelligent responses
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Requirement: Valid OpenAI API credentials
SerpAPI (Google Hotels)
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Purpose: Real-time hotel search and pricing data
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Service: Google Hotels search engine integration
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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:
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Travel websites seeking to add AI-powered hotel booking assistance
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Travel agencies wanting to automate initial consultation processes
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Hospitality businesses providing customer service automation
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Personal travel planning applications
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Customer support for travel-related inquiries
User Benefits
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Time-saving: Eliminates manual hotel research
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Personalized results: Tailored recommendations based on specific needs
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Real-time data: Current pricing and availability information
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Professional guidance: Expert-level travel consultation
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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
