Guest arrives. The trip is booked, the bags are down, the key is in hand. They take a deep breath, glance around, and then comes the pause.

"Now what?"

It’s a question almost every traveler asks themselves, no matter how much they’ve looked forward to the trip. The destination may be thrilling, the accommodation perfect, but what comes next often feels overwhelming. Should they head out for a bite? Look for a local event? Find a scenic walk nearby?

Planning a trip should be exciting, but let’s be honest, doing the research takes time most of us don’t have. Between work, life, and everything else, digging through blogs and Google reviews to figure out what to do in a new city can feel more stressful than fun.

Meet Bigfoot: A smarter way to help guests explore

At Dharma, we’re always looking for tools that make our guests’ stays smoother, richer, and more memorable. That’s why we’ve partnered with Bigfoot, a platform designed to help travelers discover the best things to do nearby without the usual hurdles.

Bigfoot is a local discovery site and app for 160 cities that shows what’s happening around your guest: restaurants, bars, attractions, events, and more. Guests don’t need to install or sign into anything, nor filter through irrelevant listings. When they land on Bigfoot, they see up-to-date, curated options tailored to the destination they’re in or heading to.

The magic lies in Littlefoot, Bigfoot’s AI-powered concierge. It’s a smart, conversational tool that creates custom itineraries in seconds. Guests can access it via Bigfoot’s website or even directly on WhatsApp, making it incredibly easy to use from anywhere.

But Littlefoot isn’t just for last-minute travelers, it’s designed to support every type of trip, from quick weekend escapes to month-long stays. Whether guests arrive solo or with family, with a packed agenda or no plan at all, Littlefoot adapts to their needs in real time. It considers their pace, preferences, and even the time of day to build itineraries that feel local, relevant, and doable, like having a local friend who always knows what’s good.

Why does Bigfoot matter for hosts and property managers?

As a host or property manager, you probably spend a good time answering the same questions: Where should I eat? What’s something fun to do? Is this place walkable? Bigfoot and its Littlefoot concierge feature take that pressure off your team while still giving guests the curated, local feel they’re looking for.

You can also create custom Collections: curated lists of your favorite spots to give guests recommendations that reflect your own local knowledge. Think of it like Spotify playlists for experiences: brunch spots, dog-friendly parks, date night ideas, or co-working spaces near the property. These Collections are located right on the Bigfoot site and can be updated or expanded as your area evolves.

At Dharma, we’ve started including Littlefoot in our guest messages, and the impact has been immediate. Guests are more independent, more engaged, and more likely to leave five-star reviews. For us, it’s a smart way to enhance the guest experience while reducing the workload.

A new kind of local guide powered by AI

Your guests want to explore. They just need a little help getting started. Bigfoot makes it easy, intuitive, and personal, without the hassle of downloading another app or scrolling through endless listings.

We’re proud to offer this tool through our partnership with Bigfoot after seeing firsthand how it transforms the guest experience from the very first moment after check-in.

Curious how it works? See Littlefoot in action in this short video.

So next time a guest checks in and wonders, “What should I do now?” the answer is simple. They open the chat on the site, WhatsApp, or the app, then tell Littlefoot what they’re in the mood for… and they’re off!