How I used Claude AI to plan an entire hiking trip to the Adirondacks in 30 minutes - for free
Anthropic's Claude connects to TripAdvisor, AllTrails, Spotify for free trip planning
Anthropic's Claude AI has expanded its Connectors feature with 15 new third-party integrations focused on personal tasks, including AllTrails, TripAdvisor, Viator, Spotify, Audible, Instacart, StubHub, and Uber. Originally launched in July 2025 with Gmail, Slack, and Canva, the new additions let users plan complex activities like travel without switching apps. A ZDNET journalist used Claude Connectors to plan a complete hiking trip to the Adirondacks in 30 minutes for free, demonstrating the feature's practical value.
Using Connectors on Claude's free or paid plans, the user added TripAdvisor to find 15 hotels near Mount Marcy with star ratings and prices, AllTrails to map hiking trails with detailed route info, Viator for guided tours, and Spotify to generate a road trip playlist. The AI automatically detected which connector to use based on the prompt, showing maps and booking links directly in the chat. This hands-off orchestration saves significant time compared to manually searching each service—a clear win for professionals and travelers alike.
- Claude Connectors now integrate 15 new services including AllTrails, TripAdvisor, Viator, Spotify, and Uber
- A complete Adirondacks hiking trip—hotels, trails, tours, playlist—was planned in 30 minutes for free
- Connectors are available on all Claude plans (free and paid) via web, desktop, or mobile apps
Why It Matters
Claude's Connectors turn AI into a personal trip planner, saving hours of manual research across multiple apps.