Research & Data Methodology

At Destinations.ai, data integrity is paramount. This page outlines our standards for gathering, verifying, scoring, and presenting travel intelligence.

1. Data Provenance & Verification

Every point of interest in our database undergoes multi-stage verification:

  • Geographic Coordinates: Verified against satellite imagery and OpenStreetMap data to ensure precise navigation.
  • Operating Hours & Access: Sourced from official venue domains and verified periodically.
  • Zero Hallucination Policy: We strictly prohibit generative AI models from inventing attraction ratings, pricing figures, or opening times. All quantitative metrics must link to authoritative sources.

2. Destination Quality Scoring

Our destination index evaluates hundreds of metrics including safety indices, public transit accessibility, seasonal climate comfort, and traveler diversity to compute holistic suitability scores for various travel styles (solo, family, couple, adventure).

3. Reader Feedback & Continuous Auditing

We welcome community contributions. If you notice outdated hours, closed venues, or new local favorites, please let our editorial team know.