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WithiOS 18s enhanced search tools,Apple Mapsbecomes a far more useful tool for travel planning.

Locations are easier to find, add and group, making it simple to build out a personalized itinerary.

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Here’s how you’re able to plan your vacation using the Apple Maps Guides feature.

Open Maps

Navigate to Mapson your iPhone, thentap to open.

Search your chosen location

Search for the placeyou’re looking to visit andtap it.

iPhone Maps search location

Add to Guides

Next,tap MoreandthenAdd to Guides.

Create a new guide

To add your locations,tap New Guide(+ icon).

Add a photo

The next step is optional.

iPhone Maps Add to Guides

Create your Guide

Once you’re finished,tap Create.

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