Your Recommendations are where your voice and expertise shine. This is the heart of your Experience — the places, tips, or advice you’re sharing to help someone else have a great time or get great results.
Here’s what separates a meh rec from a memorable one:
✅ A Great Recommendation Is…
1. Specific
“Get tacos” is vague.
Better: “Los Tacos No. 1 is my go-to in Chelsea Market — grab the adobada and eat it standing up like a local.”
2. Contextual
Give people the when or why that brings your recommendation to life.
Example:
“Go in the afternoon when it’s quiet. Perfect post-museum stop before dinner.”
3. Personal
Make it yours. Why do you love it?
Example:
“I always bring friends here when they visit — it’s my NYC flex that never fails.”
4. Actionable
Make sure your rec is usable. Include:
The name
What to order/see/do
When to go
Any pro tips
5. Audience-Aware (NEW!)
Every rec includes a “Who Is This Good For?” section — this helps personalize your guide even more.
Think about:
First-timers vs. locals
Families vs. couples vs. solo travelers
Budget travelers vs. splurge-worthy moments
Example:
Good For: First-time visitors looking for that classic NYC slice. Locals probably have their go-to already — but if you’re feeling nostalgic, it still hits.
Being honest about who it’s best for builds trust — and makes sure the right people get the right recs.
✍️ Sample Travel Rec
Section: Where to Eat
Recommendation Title: Joe’s Pizza – My Late-Night Staple
Description:
My NYC guilty pleasure. Best after midnight, especially if you’re coming from the West Village. Grab a plain slice — it’s all about that crust. Skip the line by going around back (locals’ trick). Cash only!
Who Is This Good For?
First-time visitors, anyone craving a classic slice. Locals probably already know it, but it still hits the spot late at night.
📸 Don’t Forget the Extras
To make your recommendations pop, always add a link and a photo when you can.
A link gives users easy access to the place or product you’re recommending.
A photo helps them picture the vibe — and builds trust.
People are visual. When your guide looks good, feels personal, and is easy to act on, it delivers the kind of experience they’ll rave about (and share).
👌 Pro Tip
Write like you’re texting a friend. Be warm, real, and helpful — that’s what makes your guide feel human, not generic.