Some people don't plan a trip without first visiting travel websites and asking friends who have visited this place.
If Facebook does what it says, you will soon be able to do both without having to leave its app.
The social networking platform is testing a new feature, City Guides, for selected iOS and Android users. It is Facebook's answer to TripAdvisor, providing curated recommendations for local attractions, events, restaurants, and much more. To make it even easier for you, it also shows a list of friends who have visited the city and what they did while they were there.
The feature was highlighted for the first time last December, but Next Web noticed its rollout to a broader number of users this morning.
You will find a list of international cities that your friends have visited. After you select one of the cities, you can take a closer look at what is happening. The page displays the weather conditions and the local time and allows you to start planning your trip with the presentation of attractions and upcoming events for the place you want.
We don't yet know exactly when the feature will be available to all app users or when it will launch in browsers on the Facebook website.
“We are testing a redesigned surface on City Pages that presents information about your city”, said a Facebook spokesperson. “This content already exists and during this test it should gather information in a way that is more personalized and relevant to you. Thus, this new feature can help people get a better idea of their city or a city they are visiting through the eyes of their friends.”
City Guides is the latest conquest of Facebook in its mission to dominate almost every aspect of modern life. Last month, it introduced enhanced weather forecasts with the help of Weather.com and a feature that allows users to apply for jobs through the social network.
