Comprehensive travel planning assistant that builds personalized itineraries, budgets, and cultural guides from saved preferences.
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Collects detailed travel preferences on first use (budget level, travel style, interests, dietary restrictions, previous destinations) and maintains a database for personalized recommendations across future trips
Generates complete trip plans including day-by-day itineraries with timing and costs, budget breakdowns by category, packing checklists tailored to
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node --versiontravel-plannerExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
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This skill transforms Claude into a comprehensive travel planning assistant that maintains your travel preferences and generates detailed, personalized trip plans including itineraries, budget breakdowns, packing lists, and cultural guidelines for any destination.
Invoke this skill for travel-related tasks:
Check if travel preferences exist:
python3 scripts/travel_db.py is_initialized
If "false", proceed to Step 2 (Setup). If "true", proceed to Step 3 (Trip Planning).
When no preferences exist, collect comprehensive travel information:
Travel Style & Budget:
Interests & Activities:
Dietary & Health:
Languages & Skills:
Previous Travel:
Saving Preferences:
import sys
sys.path.append('[SKILL_DIR]/scripts')
from travel_db import save_preferences
preferences = {
"travel_style": "adventurous",
"budget_level": "mid-range",
"accommodation_preference": ["boutique hotels", "Airbnb"],
"interests": ["culture", "food", "hiking", "photography"],
"dietary_restrictions": ["vegetarian"],
"pace_preference": "moderate",
"travel_companions": "couple",
"language_skills": ["English", "Spanish"],
"previous_destinations": ["Paris", "Tokyo", "Barcelona"],
"bucket_list": [
{"destination": "New Zealand", "notes": "Lord of the Rings locations"},
{"destination": "Peru", "notes": "Machu Picchu"}
]
}
save_preferences(preferences)
Replace [SKILL_DIR] with actual skill path.
When user wants to plan a trip, gather:
Essential Information:
Creating Trip:
from travel_db import add_trip
trip = {
"destination": {
"city": "Barcelona",
"country": "Spain",
"region": "Catalonia"
},
"departure_date": "2025-06-15",
"return_date": "2025-06-22",
"duration_days": 7,
"budget": {
"total": 2500,
"currency": "USD"
},
"purpose": "vacation",
"travelers": 2,
"climate": "warm Mediterranean",
"activities": ["sightseeing", "food tours", "beach", "architecture"],
"accommodation": {
"type": "boutique hotel",
"location": "Gothic Quarter"
}
}
trip_id = add_trip(trip, status="current")
Use web search to gather current information:
Essential Research:
references/cultural_etiquette.md as guide)Search Topics to Cover:
Create comprehensive plan with all components:
A. Day-by-Day Itinerary
Structure each day based on user's pace preference and research:
Day 1: Arrival & Gothic Quarter
- Morning (9:00 AM): Arrive Barcelona, hotel check-in
- Late Morning (11:00 AM): Walking tour of Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Plaça Reial
- Las Ramblas (brief walk)
- Afternoon (2:00 PM): Lunch at Cal Pep (tapas)
- Afternoon (4:00 PM): Picasso Museum
- Evening (7:00 PM): Dinner in El Born neighborhood
- Evening (9:00 PM): Stroll along waterfront
Transportation: Metro from airport (30 min, €5)
Estimated Cost: €120/person (meals, museum, transport)
Notes: Book Picasso Museum tickets online in advance
Repeat for each day, ensuring:
B. Budget Breakdown
Use plan_generator.py or create manually:
from plan_generator import calculate_budget_breakdown
budget = calculate_budget_breakdown(
total_budget=2500,
num_days=7,
accommodation_level="mid-range"
)
Present as:
Total Budget: $2,500 (7 days)
Daily Average: $357
Breakdown:
- Accommodation: $875 (35%) - $125/night
* Boutique hotel in Gothic Quarter
* Includes breakfast
- Food: $625 (25%) - $89/day
* Breakfast: Included
* Lunch: $25-30/person
* Dinner: $40-50/person
* Snacks/drinks: $15/day
- Activities: $625 (25%) - $89/day
* Sagrada Familia: $35
* Park Güell: $13
* Picasso Museum: $15
* Food tour: $95
* Day trip to Montserrat: $50
* Other attractions: ~$100
- Transportation: $250 (10%) - $36/day
* Airport transfers: $35 each way
* Metro pass (7-day): $40
* Taxis: ~$100 total
- Miscellaneous: $125 (5%)
* Tips, emergencies, souvenirs
C. Packing Checklist
Generate using plan_generator.py or based on destination climate/activities:
from plan_generator import generate_packing_checklist
checklist = generate_packing_checklist(
destination_climate="warm Mediterranean",
duration_days=7,
trip_activities=["sightseeing", "beach", "dining"]
)
Customize and present:
ESSENTIALS:
- [ ] Passport (check 6-month validity)
- [ ] Visa (if required)
- [ ] Travel insurance documents
- [ ] Hotel confirmations
- [ ] Flight tickets
- [ ] Credit cards (notify bank)
- [ ] Euros cash (€200-300)
- [ ] Phone & charger
- [ ] European plug adapter
- [ ] Medications
CLOTHING (June weather: 70-80°F, sunny):
- [ ] 3 pairs shorts
- [ ] 2 pairs long pants
- [ ] 5-7 t-shirts/tops
- [ ] 1-2 dresses/nice shirts for dinner
- [ ] Light jacket for evenings
- [ ] Swimsuit
- [ ] Comfortable walking shoes
- [ ] Sandals
- [ ] Sun hat
- [ ] Sunglasses
ACTIVITIES:
- [ ] Day backpack
- [ ] Reusable water bottle
- [ ] Camera
- [ ] Beach towel (compact)
- [ ] Sunscreen SPF 50
- [ ] Walking tour comfortable shoes
D. Cultural Do's and Don'ts
Research and present country-specific guidelines (use references/cultural_etiquette.md as template):
SPAIN / BARCELONA - Cultural Etiquette
DO'S:
✓ Greet with "Hola" and a kiss on each cheek (friends)
✓ Learn basic Spanish/Catalan phrases
✓ Eat dinner late (9-10 PM is normal)
✓ Take your time with meals
✓ Dress stylishly (locals dress well)
✓ Respect siesta time (2-5 PM, some shops close)
✓ Say "Bon profit" before meals
✓ Tip 5-10% for good service
DON'TS:
✗ Don't expect early dinner (restaurants open at 8 PM)
✗ Don't wear beach clothes in city center
✗ Don't assume everyone speaks English
✗ Don't call it Spain - it's Catalunya to locals
✗ Don't rush through meals
✗ Don't yell or be loud in public
✗ Don't take photos in churches during mass
DINING ETIQUETTE:
- Lunch: 2-4 PM
- Dinner: 9-11 PM
- Service charge sometimes included (check bill)
- Say "La cuenta, por favor" for bill
- It's okay to share tapas
- Bread is not free at all restaurants
SAFETY TIPS:
- Watch for pickpockets on Las Ramblas and metro
- Keep bag in front in crowded areas
- Don't leave valuables on beach
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Time Estimate
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Useful defaults in travel-planner — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
I recommend travel-planner for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
travel-planner fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: travel-planner is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
travel-planner has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
travel-planner has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: travel-planner is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: travel-planner is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
travel-planner fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
travel-planner is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
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