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Destinations Tool (search-destinations)

Searches for spiritual destinations from a curated database of temples, monasteries, shrines, and sacred sites worldwide.

Overview

The destinations tool provides access to a comprehensive database of spiritual locations, allowing users to discover places for pilgrimage, meditation, prayer, and spiritual exploration based on various criteria.

Input Schema

Search term for destination name, description, or location.
category
string
Filter by category: "temple", "monastery", "shrine", "sacred-site".
faith
string
Filter by faith/religion: "buddhist", "hindu", "christian", "islamic", etc.
purpose
string
Filter by purpose: "pilgrimage", "meditation", "prayer", "healing".
emotion
string
Filter by emotional experience: "peaceful", "awe-inspiring", "serene", "mystical".
limit
number
default:"10"
Maximum number of destinations to return (max: 20).

Output Schema

destinations
Array
Array of destination objects matching the search criteria.
destinations[].id
string
Unique destination identifier.
destinations[].name
string
Destination name.
destinations[].slug
string
URL-friendly identifier.
destinations[].description
string
Detailed description of the destination.
destinations[].category
string
Category: "temple", "monastery", "shrine", "sacred-site".
destinations[].faith
string
Associated faith/religion.
destinations[].purpose
string
Primary purpose of the destination.
destinations[].location
object
Location information including city, region, country, and coordinates.
destinations[].emotionTags
string[]
Emotional experience tags.
destinations[].highlights
string[]
Key highlights and features.
totalFound
number
Number of destinations returned.
searchCriteria
object
Echo of search parameters used.
message
string
Human-readable result summary.

Example Usage

Search by Location and Faith

Tool Result

Natural Language Triggers

The tool responds to various destination-related queries:
  • “Find Buddhist temples in Japan”
  • “Show me peaceful meditation spots in Thailand”
  • “Where can I go for a spiritual pilgrimage?”
  • “Recommend sacred sites for inner peace”
  • “Find Hindu temples near Kyoto”
  • “Places for mindful walking”

Integration Examples

Destination Discovery App

Meditation Journey Planner

Map Integration

Best Practices

Specific Search Terms: Use specific location names and faith traditions for better results.
Combine Filters: Use multiple filters (faith + purpose + emotion) for refined results.
Pagination: Use the limit parameter to control result size for better UX.
Caching: Cache destination data for frequently searched locations.

Error Handling

Use Cases

  • Pilgrimage Planning: Find sacred sites for spiritual journeys
  • Meditation Retreats: Discover peaceful locations for meditation
  • Cultural Exploration: Learn about different faith traditions and locations
  • Wellness Travel: Combine spiritual travel with wellness goals
  • Educational Tours: Plan visits to historically significant spiritual sites