# Trip Planning Checklist

Turn a fuzzy trip idea into options, a paced itinerary, and a verification list. The rule: AI drafts, you confirm.

## 1. Trip brief

- Who's going: [PEOPLE AND AGES / MOBILITY NEEDS]
- Length: [NUMBER] days, travel window [MONTH OR SEASON]
- Rough budget (excluding flights): [AMOUNT or "modest / flexible"]
- Starting from: [HOME REGION]
- We love: [INTERESTS]
- Dealbreakers: [E.G. LONG TRANSFERS, EXTREME HEAT, BIG CROWDS]
- Pace: [RELAXED / MIXED / PACKED]

## 2. Decisions

- [ ] Three options reviewed: [OPTION 1], [OPTION 2], [OPTION 3]
- [ ] Chosen destination: [DESTINATION]
- [ ] Itinerary has at most two main activities a day, rest time, and a backup
- [ ] Packing list, pre-departure list, and booking order generated

## 3. Verification list

Do not pay for anything until every row is confirmed on the official source.

| Item | Why it matters | Official source | Confirmed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OPENING DAYS / HOURS] | Many places close one day a week | [VENUE'S OWN SITE] | [ ] |
| [PRICES / AVAILABILITY] | Estimates go stale | [LIVE BOOKING PAGE] | [ ] |
| [PASSPORT / VISA / ENTRY RULES] | Can block travel entirely | [GOVERNMENT TRAVEL PAGES] | [ ] |
| [SAFETY / CONDITIONS] | Changes over time | [OFFICIAL ADVISORIES] | [ ] |
| [TRANSPORT + CANCELLATION TERMS] | Costly if wrong | [OPERATOR'S OWN TERMS] | [ ] |

## Ready-to-paste prompts

**Options, not an answer:**

```
TRIP BRIEF: [PASTE BRIEF]
Suggest 3 destination options that fit. For each: why it fits, the main
tradeoff, and what time of year might make it a poor choice. Don't quote
specific prices; describe the general cost level instead.
```

**Itinerary with a built-in to-do list:**

```
We chose [DESTINATION]. Build a [NUMBER]-day itinerary with at most two main
activities per day, rest time, and a lower-effort backup for each day. Label
every opening time, price, or booking requirement as "NEEDS VERIFICATION"
rather than stating it as fact. Tell me which day looks too packed and what
you'd cut.
```

## How to use this in 10 minutes

1. (3 min) Fill in the brief. Real constraints produce good options.
2. (4 min) Run the options prompt, pick one on purpose, then run the itinerary prompt.
3. (3 min) Copy every NEEDS VERIFICATION item into the verification table and note which official source answers each.

Do not paste passport numbers, booking confirmations, payment details, or your exact home address. For health needs, medication abroad, or insurance, rely on a professional or official provider.

From Breazely — free, plain-spoken AI training. breazely.com