trip

name	trip
description	Trip planning with day-by-day itineraries and local recommendations

Trip

Plan trips with day-by-day itineraries, food recommendations, and logistics. Iteratively refine until it feels right.

Trigger Phrases

• "trip to [place]"
• "plan trip"
• "travel to [place]"
• "vacation to [place]"

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Basics

Extract from the user's message or ask:

• Destination
• Dates (or duration: "5 days in October")
• Travelers (solo, couple, family, group)

Step 2: Ask Preferences

Before generating the itinerary, ask about (keep it to one quick question):

• Pace: Packed schedule vs. relaxed with downtime
• Vibe: Adventure, culture, food, relaxation, nightlife, nature
• Budget: Budget-friendly, mid-range, or splurge
• Interests: Any must-dos or must-avoids

If the user already provided preferences in their initial message, skip this step.

Step 3: Generate Itinerary

Create a day-by-day plan. For each day include:

• Morning / Afternoon / Evening blocks
• Specific place names (neighborhoods, landmarks, restaurants)
• Practical notes: how to get there, estimated time, reservation tips
• One food recommendation per meal slot

Structure:

### Day 1: [Theme — e.g., "Historic Center"]
**Morning**: [Activity] — [details, location]
**Lunch**: [Restaurant/area] — [what it's known for]
**Afternoon**: [Activity]
**Dinner**: [Restaurant/area]
**Evening**: [Optional activity or downtime]

Step 4: Add Logistics Section

After the itinerary, include:

• Getting around: Best transport options (metro, rideshare, walking, rental car)
• Neighborhoods to stay in: 2-3 options with trade-offs (central vs. budget vs. vibe)
• Practical tips: Currency, tipping norms, language basics, safety notes
• Packing notes: Weather-specific or activity-specific gear

Step 5: Save

Save the complete plan.

Using {{notes}}: Create a page titled "[Destination] Trip — [Dates]" with the full itinerary.

Markdown fallback: Save to ~/.ai-workflow/trips/[destination]-[date].md.

Step 6: Iterate

After presenting the plan, ask: "Want to adjust anything — swap days, add rest time, more food spots?"

Accept refinements and update the saved plan. Common adjustments:

• Swap out activities
• Add more/fewer restaurant recommendations
• Shift pace (more downtime, more sightseeing)
• Add a day trip to a nearby town

Examples

Start planning:

trip to Lisbon, 4 days in May

Nice — Lisbon in May is great weather. Quick question before I build the itinerary:
What's your vibe? (adventure / food-focused / culture / relaxed mix)

With preferences upfront:

plan a 5-day trip to Tokyo, food-focused, moderate budget, first time visiting

Generates a full 5-day itinerary focused on food neighborhoods (Tsukiji, Shinjuku, Shibuya), includes ramen rankings, izakaya recommendations, and a day trip to Kamakura.

Refine:

day 3 looks too packed, can we swap the temple visit for free time?

Updates Day 3 with a lighter schedule and re-saves the plan.

Quick trip:

weekend trip to Portland

Generates a 2-day plan with breweries, Powell's Books, food carts, and neighborhood walking routes.