Otherwhere vs ChatGPT

Both can help with travel. Only one can actually book your trip.

What ChatGPT Does Well

Let's be fair—ChatGPT is genuinely useful for certain travel tasks:

  • ✓ Generates itinerary ideas — "Give me a 5-day Japan itinerary" works great
  • ✓ Explains destinations — "What's the vibe in Lisbon vs Porto?" is perfect for ChatGPT
  • ✓ Suggests things to do — Great for "best restaurants in Barcelona" type questions
  • ✓ Helps with packing lists — "What to pack for Iceland in March" is solid
  • ✓ Answers general questions — Visa requirements, best seasons, cultural tips

What ChatGPT Can't Do

Here's where ChatGPT hits a wall:

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    Check real-time availability

    It can't tell you if that hotel actually has rooms for your dates.

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    Show actual prices

    Any price it quotes is from training data—could be years old or completely wrong.

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    Book anything

    It cannot make reservations, hold rooms, or complete purchases.

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    Remember your preferences across sessions

    Every conversation starts fresh. No loyalty program info, no travel history.

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    Access your loyalty programs

    Can't check your points balance or find award availability.

What Otherwhere Does Differently

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    Searches real inventory with real prices

    Connected to major airlines and hotels through Duffel's API. Prices are current. Availability is live.

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    Curates 3-5 options instead of generic lists

    Not "here are 50 hotels in Paris." Just the ones worth considering for you.

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    Actually books for you—end to end

    Pick your option, pay through a secure link, and we handle the rest. You get confirmation numbers, PNRs, and e-tickets.

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    Holds flights while you decide

    We can hold your seat for about 30 minutes while you review options—no risk of losing it while you think.

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    Remembers your preferences

    Boutique hotels? Aisle seats? Loyalty programs? We remember for future trips.

Example: Same Question, Different Answers

YOU ASK:

"Find me a boutique hotel in Lisbon for 4 nights in March"

ChatGPT says:

"Here are some popular boutique hotels in Lisbon:

  1. Hotel A - known for its rooftop views...
  2. Hotel B - features a great restaurant...
  3. Hotel C - located in the historic center...

(No prices, no availability, generic descriptions from training data)

Otherwhere says:

"For March 12-16 in Lisbon, I found 3 boutique options:

  1. Hotel A - $180/night, available, 8 min walk to Baixa
  2. Hotel B - $220/night, only 2 rooms left, rooftop bar
  3. Hotel C - $165/night, available, farther from center

Pick one and I'll send you a payment link to book it.

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When to Use Each

Use ChatGPT when:

  • • You're dreaming and exploring ("Where should I go?")
  • • You need general information ("Best time to visit Japan?")
  • • You want itinerary ideas ("5-day Greece trip")

Use Otherwhere when:

  • • You're ready to book ("I want 4 nights in Lisbon")
  • • You need real prices and availability
  • • You want someone to handle the entire booking

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ChatGPT book flights or hotels?

No. ChatGPT can suggest destinations and create itineraries, but it cannot check real-time availability, see current prices, or complete any bookings. It's a brainstorming tool, not a booking tool.

Is Otherwhere just ChatGPT with booking?

No. Otherwhere is a personal travel booking service—real people who search real inventory, send you curated options with actual prices, and handle the entire booking for you. It's not AI generating suggestions; it's a service that actually books your trip.

Should I use ChatGPT or Otherwhere?

Use ChatGPT for early-stage dreaming: 'Where should I go in Europe in spring?' Use Otherwhere when you're ready to commit: 'I want to book 4 nights in Lisbon next month.' They serve different stages of the journey.

Does Otherwhere use AI?

Otherwhere is primarily a personal service—you text or call real people who handle your booking. We use technology to search flights and hotels through Duffel's API, but the curation and service is human. Unlike ChatGPT, we're connected to real booking inventory and can actually complete your reservation.

Try Both

Use ChatGPT for dreaming. Use Otherwhere for doing.

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