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Travel Planning

by @ivangdavila

Plan trips with itineraries, multi-city routing, budget optimization, family logistics, packing lists, and visa timelines.

Versionv1.0.1
Downloads2,287
Installs11
Stars⭐ 2
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TERMINAL
clawhub install travel-planning

πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Travel Planning slug: travel-planning version: 1.0.1 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/travel-planning description: Plan trips with itineraries, multi-city routing, budget optimization, family logistics, packing lists, and visa timelines. changelog: Fixed all references to use travel-planning consistently. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"✈️","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

Setup

On first use, read setup.md for onboarding guidelines. Start helping naturally without technical jargon β€” 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/
β”œβ”€β”€ memory.md              # Preferences + travel history summary
β”œβ”€β”€ wishlist/              # Dream destinations
β”‚   └── {destination}.md
β”œβ”€β”€ trips/                 # Active and upcoming trips
β”‚   └── {trip-name}/
β”‚       β”œβ”€β”€ overview.md
β”‚       β”œβ”€β”€ itinerary.md
β”‚       β”œβ”€β”€ bookings.md
β”‚       β”œβ”€β”€ packing.md
β”‚       β”œβ”€β”€ budget.md
β”‚       └── travelers.md     # For group/family trips
β”œβ”€β”€ completed/             # Past trips with notes
β”œβ”€β”€ templates/             # Reusable packing lists
└── documents/             # Passport, visa info, insurance

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Setup process | setup.md | | Memory template | memory-template.md | | Booking timing | booking-guide.md | | Packing templates | packing-templates.md | | Multi-city planning | multi-city.md |

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

    | Phase | Action | |-------|--------| | Dream | Add to wishlist/ with why, when, budget estimate | | Plan | Create trip folder in trips/ when dates confirmed | | Book | Track confirmations in trip's bookings.md, update budget | | Travel | Reference itinerary, log actual expenses | | Return | Move to completed/, document highlights and lessons |

    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 β€” {Trip Name}
    Per-Person Breakdown (for groups)
    
| Traveler | Share | Notes |
|----------|-------|-------|
| Adult 1 | $X | Organizer |
| Adult 2 | $X | |
| Child | $X | 50% activities |
    Planned
    
| Category | Estimate | Optimization Applied |
|----------|----------|---------------------|
| Flights | $X | Shoulder season βœ“ |
| Hotels | $X | Kitchen saves meals |
| Transport | $X | Off-airport rental |
| Food | $X | ~$Y/day/person |
| Activities | $X | City passes βœ“ |
| Total | $X | Saved: $Y |
    Actual (update during/after)
    
| Category | Spent | vs Planned |
|----------|-------|------------|

    5. Multi-City & Complex Itineraries

    For trips with 2+ cities:
  • Plan minimum 2 nights per city (avoid one-night stays)
  • Group geographically close destinations
  • Consider open-jaw flights (fly into A, out of B) β€” often same price
  • Build connection buffers: 4+ hours international, 2+ hours domestic
  • Track different currencies and exchange rates per leg

    • 6. Family & Group Travel

    When traveling with kids or groups:
  • Create travelers.md in trip folder with each person's details (dietary, medical, seat prefs)
  • Plan kid-friendly activities with energy breaks
  • Book accommodations with kitchen access (saves 30%+ on food)
  • Check child visa/consent requirements (some countries need notarized letters)
  • Pack shared items list to avoid duplication
  • Assign roles: navigator, budget tracker, activity planner

    • 7. Document Safety (with user consent)

    Only store document info if user explicitly shares it:
  • Passport expiry dates (for validity warnings)
  • Visa requirements per destination
  • Travel insurance policy numbers
  • Emergency contacts (embassy, bank, family)
  • Never store full document images β€” only reference numbers

    • Booking Optimization

    Timing

    | Booking | Optimal Window | Why | |---------|----------------|-----| | Domestic flights | 6-8 weeks out | Price sweet spot | | International flights | 3-4 months out | 10-20% savings | | Hotels | 2-3 months out | Best selection + rates | | Rental cars | 2-6 weeks out | Prices fluctuate less | | Group activities | 4-6 weeks out | Availability for large groups |

    Cost Optimization Tactics

    | Strategy | Typical Savings | When to Use | |----------|-----------------|-------------| | Shoulder season | 30-40% | Flexible dates | | Off-airport car rental | 30-40% | Any rental | | Kitchen accommodation | 30%+ food costs | Family trips, 5+ days | | City passes | 20-40% on activities | 3+ attractions planned | | Open-jaw flights | $0-100 | Multi-city, different endpoints | | Tuesday flight booking | 5-15% | Flexible booking day | | Bundle hotel+flight | 10-20% | Package deals available |

    Group Booking Tips

  • Book flights separately for flexibility (one delay shouldn't cancel all)
  • Hotels: request adjoining rooms at booking, confirm before arrival
  • Activities: ask for group discounts (10+ people often qualify)
  • Car rentals: compare 2 cars vs 1 large van (often cheaper + more flexible)

    • Itinerary Structure

    # Day X β€” {Date} β€” {Location}
    Morning
    

  • [ ] {Activity} @ {Time}
    • 
  - Address: {address}
  - Kid-friendly: βœ“/βœ—
  - Notes: {hours, tickets, tips}
    Afternoon
    

  • [ ] {Activity}
    • Evening
    

  • [ ] Dinner @ {Restaurant}
    • 
  - Reservation: {time}
  - Confirmation: {number}
  - High chairs available: βœ“/βœ—
    Logistics
    

  • Transport: {how to get there}
    • 

  • Accommodation: {check-in time if applicable}
    • 

  • Backup plan: {if weather/energy fails}
    •

    Keep 2-3 hours buffer daily. Mark must-dos vs nice-to-haves.

    Multi-City Connection Planning

    ## City Connections β€” {Trip Name}
    | From | To | Transport | Duration | Cost | Booked |
|------|-----|-----------|----------|------|--------|
| Paris | Amsterdam | Train | 3h20m | €80 | βœ“ |
| Amsterdam | Berlin | Flight | 1h15m | €65 | βœ“ |
    Connection Risks
    

  • Parisβ†’Amsterdam: Low (frequent trains, no checkin)
    • 

  • Amsterdamβ†’Berlin: Medium (need 2h+ at airport)
    • Luggage Strategy
    

  • Full luggage: check at origin, pick at final destination
    • 

  • Day bags: carry essentials for city transitions
    •

    Common Traps

  • Over-scheduling β†’ leave discovery room (max 3 planned activities/day)
  • Forgetting to document after trip β†’ memories fade in days, not months
  • Booking without checking visa requirements β†’ some need 90+ days
  • Ignoring passport validity β†’ many countries require 6 months beyond trip dates
  • Not saving confirmation numbers β†’ create bookings.md immediately
  • One-night stays in cities β†’ exhausting, skip or extend
  • Ignoring jet lag recovery β†’ plan light first day after long-haul
  • Group booking all together β†’ one problem cancels everyone

    • Scope

    This skill ONLY:

  • Manages travel planning in ~/travel-planning/
  • Reads/writes markdown files for trips, budgets, packing
  • Reminds about deadlines based on trip dates

    • This skill NEVER:

  • Makes actual bookings (provides info for user to book)
  • Accesses email or calendar directly
  • Stores payment information
  • Reads files outside ~/travel-planning/

    • Related Skills

    Install with clawhub install if user confirms:
  • daily-planner β€” daily task management
  • plan β€” general project planning
  • expenses β€” expense tracking

    • Feedback

  • If useful: clawhub star travel-planning
  • Stay updated: clawhub sync

    • ⚑ 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.

    βš™οΈ Configuration

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