# travel-planner

A skill that collects your travel preferences, then builds a day-by-day itinerary, budget breakdown, packing list and cultural notes for a destination.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 4100 installs · ★ 458
- Author: ailabs-393
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills/tree/HEAD/dist/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-11-11
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/travel-planner

## What it does

The skill turns the agent into a trip planner. On first run it asks about travel style, budget level, interests, accommodation, diet and languages, then keeps that in a local database. For later trips you only name the city and the dates.

Two scripts do the work: `scripts/travel_db.py` and `plan_generator.py`. The first checks whether preferences exist and saves new ones, the second splits the budget across categories. Planning runs in stages — destination research through web search (visas, season, transport, food, neighbourhoods), then a timed itinerary with costs, a packing checklist and etiquette notes.

You need `python3` for this to run at all: both the database check and the budget calculation depend on it. Destination research relies on web search, so in an offline environment the plan stays generic. In the code samples, `[SKILL_DIR]` is replaced with the real skill directory.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill travel-planner -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/travel-planner/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill travel-planner -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill travel-planner -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills travel-planner
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill travel-planner -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --path dist/skills/travel-planner
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill travel-planner -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills/tree/HEAD/dist/skills/travel-planner/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- build a day-by-day route around fixed dates
- split a trip budget across categories
- pack for a specific climate and set of activities
- check visa rules and the best season for a destination
- store preferences once instead of repeating them

## Example prompts
- plan a week in Barcelona from June 15 to 22, budget 2500 USD
- show the budget breakdown for this trip
- what should I pack for New Zealand in November

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: travel-planner
description: This skill should be used whenever users need help planning trips, creating travel itineraries, managing travel budgets, or seeking destination advice. On first use, collects comprehensive travel preferences including budget level, travel style, interests, and dietary restrictions. Generates detailed travel plans with day-by-day itineraries, budget breakdowns, packing checklists, cultural do's and don'ts, and region-specific schedules. Maintains database of preferences and past trips for personalized recommendations.
---

# Travel Planner

## Overview

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.

## When to Use This Skill

Invoke this skill for travel-related tasks:
- Planning trips and creating itineraries
- Budget planning and expense tracking
- Destination research and recommendations
- Packing checklists
- Cultural etiquette and do's/don'ts
- Pre-trip preparation timelines
- Travel preference management

## Workflow

### Step 1: Check for Existing Preferences

Check if travel preferences exist:

```bash
python3 scripts/travel_db.py is_initialized
```

If "false", proceed to Step 2 (Setup). If "true", proceed to Step 3 (Trip Planning).

### Step 2: Initial Preference Collection

When no preferences exist, collect comprehensive travel information:

**Travel Style & Budget:**
- Budget level: budget, mid-range, luxury
- Travel pace: relaxed, moderate, packed
- Accommodation preferences: hostel, hotel, Airbnb, resort
- Travel companions: solo, couple, family, group

**Interests & Activities:**
- Sightseeing & landmarks
- Food & culinary experiences
- Adventure & outdoor activities
- Culture & history
- Beach & relaxation
- Nightlife & entertainment
- Shopping
- Nature & wildlife
- Photography
- Wellness & spa

**Dietary & Health:**
- Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies)
- Accessibility needs
- Health considerations
- Fitness level

**Languages & Skills:**
- Languages spoken
- Travel experience level
- Comfort with adventure

**Previous Travel:**
- Countries/cities visited
- Favorite destinations
- Bucket list destinations

**Saving Preferences:**

```python
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",
````
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