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TripAdvisor Vacation Planner MCP Server

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Overview

This MCP server provides access to TripAdvisor data for planning vacations, finding attractions, restaurants, and hotels.

To use the server, set up Docker and configure it with your TripAdvisor API key. Start a conversation in Claude and select the "Vacation Planner" prompt to begin planning your vacation.

  • Search for locations by name and category - Get detailed information about specific locations - Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and hotels - View photos and reviews - Interactive vacation planning prompt
  1. Planning a vacation itinerary with attractions and restaurants
  2. Finding hotels based on user preferences
  3. Exploring nearby attractions while traveling

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect TripAdvisor Vacation Planner MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tripadvisor-mcp-server-hhw67865"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Do I need an API key to use this server?

Yes, you need to obtain a TripAdvisor API key from the TripAdvisor Developer Portal.

What if I encounter a 401 Unauthorized error?

Ensure your API key is correct and that your IP is whitelisted in the TripAdvisor Developer Portal.

Can I use this server without Docker?

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