LocaInsight

Preview

LocaInsight is a travel exploration app that merges OpenAI GPT-3.5 with the Google Maps JavaScript API to provide personalized travel recommendations and itineraries.

Features

• AI-Driven Recommendations: Uses GPT-4.0 to generate tailored suggestions based on user input and preferences.
• Interactive Map: Displays recommended locations with markers on a Google Map.
• Dynamic Centering: Automatically centers the map on the first recommended location.
• Data Validation: Robust server-side validation for recommendations and user inputs.
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with informative user feedback.

Technologies

• Backend: Node.js, Express, OpenAI API (GPT-3.5 Turbo)
• Frontend: React, @react-google-maps/api, Axios
• API Features: Response caching, request validation

Installation

1. Server Setup:

   • Navigate to the server folder and run:

     npm install

   • Create a .env file in server with:

     OPENAI_API_KEY=YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY
     PORT=5000

   • Start the server:

     npm start

2. Client Setup:

   • Navigate to the client folder and run:

     npm install

   • In client/src/App.js, replace "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY" with your actual Google Maps API key.
   • Start the client:

     npm start

Usage

• Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.
• Enter a Location (e.g., "Paris") and your Preferences (e.g., "art museums, cafes").
• Click Get Recommendations to view AI-generated travel suggestions on the map and as a list.
• Each recommendation includes a name, description, address, and precise coordinates.

License

This project is for demonstration purposes. Ensure you comply with the respective terms for the OpenAI API and Google Maps Platform when using it.