Can a traveler who does not recognize a specific landmark rely on a companion who does recognize it to acquire Shabbat rest at that location?

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Synopsis

All authorities agree: the one who doesn't recognize the place can entrust his Shabbat rest to the one who does, saying 'our Shabbat rest is in such-and-such place.'

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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