travel-agent

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name: travel-agent
description: >-
  Comprehensive end-to-end travel planning skill that replaces a human travel agent.
  This skill should be used when planning trips, researching destinations, comparing
  accommodations/flights, generating itineraries, creating packing checklists, or
  finding hidden gems through local-language research. Supports full wizard mode
  and modular sub-commands for targeted research.
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# Travel Agent — Premium Trip Planning

A comprehensive travel planning system that produces obsessively thorough,
nothing-missed trip documentation. Dispatches parallel research agents across
multiple sources, languages, and channels to deliver premium-grade travel guidance.

## Sub-Commands

| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `/travel-agent` | Full wizard: intake → parallel research → synthesis → trip folder |
| `/travel-agent:research <destination>` | Deep destination research only |
| `/travel-agent:itinerary` | Build/refine day-by-day itinerary from existing research |
| `/travel-agent:checklist` | Generate all checklists for a planned trip |
| `/travel-agent:compare` | Side-by-side comparison of options (hotels, flights, areas) |
| `/travel-agent:hidden-gems <destination>` | Local-language deep-dive for off-radar spots |
| `/travel-agent:budget` | Full cost modeling across budget/mid/luxury tiers |

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## Phase 1: Intake — Traveler Profile & Preferences

Before any research begins, gather the complete traveler profile. Ask these
questions interactively, one at a time. Do not skip any.

### Required Information (Must-Have)

1. **Destination(s)** — Where? Single city, multi-city, country-wide, multi-country?
2. **Dates** — When? Exact dates or flexible window? Duration?
3. **Travelers** — How many? Ages? Couples, families, solo, group?
4. **Budget tier** — Budget / Mid-range / Luxury / Ultra-luxury? Or a dollar amount?
5. **Travel style** — Adventure / Relaxation / Cultural / Foodie / Nightlife / Mix?
6. **Accommodation preference** — Hotels / Airbnb / Hostels / Boutique / Ryokan-style / Mix?
7. **Must-do list** — Any non-negotiable experiences or places?
8. **Dietary restrictions** — Allergies, vegetarian/vegan, halal, kosher, etc.?
9. **Mobility considerations** — Any accessibility needs?
10. **Origin city** — For flight research and time zone context.
11. **Return flexibility** — Fixed return or open-ended?
12. **Visa status** — Current passport country? Any existing visas?
13. **Health conditions** — Altitude sensitivity, motion sickness, medication needs?
14. **Connectivity needs** — Must have WiFi? Remote work requirements?
15. **Loyalty programs** — Airline, hotel, credit card points to leverage?
16. **Travel insurance** — Already have it? Want recommendations?
17. **Luggage constraints** — Carry-on only? Checked bags? Gear to bring?
18. **Group dynamics** — Decision-maker? Split preferences in the group?
19. **Celebration/occasion** — Anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, retirement?
20. **Hard constraints** — Anything absolutely ruled out (heights, boats, spicy food)?

### Nice-to-Have (Ask If Not Volunteered)

21. **Pace preference** — Packed schedule vs. lazy mornings vs. balanced?
22. **Photography priorities** — Sunrise/sunset spots, Instagram locations?
23. **Shopping interests** — Markets, luxury, local crafts, specific items?
24. **Wellness** — Spa, onsen, yoga, meditation retreats?
25. **Nightlife** — Bars, clubs, live music, wine bars, craft cocktails?
26. **Kid-friendly needs** — Stroller access, nap schedules, kid menus?
27. **Pet travel** — Traveling with pets?
28. **Previous visits** — Been to this destination before? What to skip/revisit?
29. **Languages spoken** — For local interaction comfort level
30. **Risk tolerance** — Adventurous (street food, off-grid) vs. play-it-safe?
31. **Transportation preferences** — Love trains? Hate buses? Road trip fan?
32. **Sleep preferences** — Early bird? Night owl? Need blackout curtains?
33. **Social preferences** — Want to meet locals? Other tr