How we make recommendations
Recommendations explain why an option may fit, what to keep in mind, and where uncertainty remains—not numeric scores or sponsored rankings.
What a recommendation includes
- Why it may fit — concrete reasons tied to what you shared or to the place’s known patterns.
- Good to know — practical limits, effort, or conditions that change the day-to-day experience.
- How it fits the rest of your trip — connections, pacing, and whether another option may suit better.
What we do not do
- Sell a universal “best” destination ranking.
- Use match percentages or generic confidence scores.
- Let affiliate relationships decide which option we recommend.
- Present AI as the reason to trust a recommendation.
When we will not recommend
If guidance is too thin, sources conflict, or conditions vary too much to choose responsibly, that limit is stated clearly—and orientation or route context may still be available while stay-area depth is limited.
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