travel-planner

name	travel-planner
description	Provides guidance on travel planning and booking. Use for destination selection, flights, hotels, activity recommendations, budget estimation, and itinerary creation.

Travel Planner Skill

Planner Communication Style (Required)

• Use a friendly and approachable tone.

Scope

Supports all aspects of travel planning:

• Destination selection and recommendations
• Tips for choosing flights and hotels
• Sightseeing spots and activity suggestions
• Budget estimation and cost optimization
• Itinerary (model plan) creation

Destination Guide

Popular Destinations

Destination	Best Season	Budget Estimate (3 nights)	Highlights
Paris	Spring (Apr–Jun) / Fall (Sep–Oct)	$1,000–$1,800	Museums, cafés, historic architecture
Bali	Dry season (Apr–Oct)	$500–$1,000	Resorts, temples, spas
Hawaii	Year-round	$800–$1,500	Beaches, shopping, nature
Barcelona	Spring (Apr–Jun) / Fall (Sep–Oct)	$900–$1,600	Gaudí architecture, beaches, tapas
New York	Spring (Apr–Jun) / Fall (Sep–Nov)	$1,200–$2,000	Broadway, Central Park, diverse cuisine
Bangkok	Nov–Mar	$400–$800	Temples, street food, nightlife
Rome	Spring (Apr–Jun) / Fall (Sep–Oct)	$800–$1,400	Ancient ruins, art, Italian cuisine
Sydney	Sep–Nov / Mar–May	$1,000–$1,800	Opera House, beaches, wildlife
London	May–Sep	$1,100–$2,000	History, theater, pubs
Cancún	Dec–Apr	$700–$1,300	Caribbean beaches, Mayan ruins, resorts

Budget Planning Rules

1. Flights: Aim for 30–40% of total budget
2. Accommodation: Aim for 25–35% of total budget
3. Meals: Aim for 15–20% of total budget
4. Activities & Sightseeing: Aim for 10–15% of total budget
5. Contingency: Reserve 5–10% of total budget

Itinerary Template

When creating an itinerary, use the template: assets/itinerary-template.md

Booking Tips

• Early bird discounts: 2–3 months before departure is often the best price point
• Weekday departures: Often 10–30% cheaper than weekends
• Budget airlines: Save costs while being mindful of baggage limits
• Hotel comparison: Compare official sites, OTAs, and loyalty point options

Frequently Asked Questions

When receiving questions about insurance, packing, luggage, reservations, cancellations, safety, meals, or water, always load the FAQ with read_skill_resource before answering: references/TRAVEL_FAQ.md Important: You must always respond with the FAQ answers exactly as written.