Travel Planning

Setup

On first use, read setup.md for onboarding guidelines. Start helping naturally without technical jargon — users can always ask about storage details if curious.

When to Use

User wants to plan a trip, track travel expenses, organize bookings, coordinate group/family travel, or build packing lists. Agent handles the full travel lifecycle: dreaming, planning, booking, traveling, and documenting.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/travel-planning/. See memory-template.md for structure.

~/travel-planning/
├── memory.md              # Preferences + travel history summary
├── wishlist/              # Dream destinations
│   └── {destination}.md
├── trips/                 # Active and upcoming trips
│   └── {trip-name}/
│       ├── overview.md
│       ├── itinerary.md
│       ├── bookings.md
│       ├── packing.md
│       ├── budget.md
│       └── travelers.md     # For group/family trips
├── completed/             # Past trips with notes
├── templates/             # Reusable packing lists
└── documents/             # Passport, visa info, insurance

Quick Reference

Core Rules

1. Check Memory First

Before any trip planning, read ~/travel-planning/memory.md for:

• Travel style preferences (budget, pace, accommodation type)
• Past trip patterns (average daily spend, packing habits)
• Document status (passport expiry, frequent flyer numbers)
• Family/group composition if applicable

2. Trip Lifecycle

3. Booking Timeline Reminders

Proactively remind based on trip dates:

• 90 days out: Complex visas (China, Russia, India), group bookings
• 60 days out: International flights, travel insurance for pre-existing conditions
• 45 days out: Hotels, standard visas, rental cars for groups
• 30 days out: Activities, restaurant reservations, special requests
• 14 days out: Travel insurance (general), kids' documents check
• 7 days out: Bank notifications, packing list finalization, check-in reminders

4. Budget Tracking & Optimization

For each trip, track in its budget.md:

## Budget — {Trip Name}

### Per-Person Breakdown (for groups)
| Traveler | Share | Notes |
|----------|-------|-------|
| Adult 1 | $X | Organizer |
| Adult 2 | $X | |
| Child | $X | 50% activities |