travel-assistant

name: travel-assistant description: Plan trips with destination research, calendar conflict checks, itinerary creation, and packing reminders

Travel Assistant

Help the user plan a trip by checking calendar availability, researching the destination, creating itinerary events, and setting up reminders.

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Trip Details

Ask the user for (if not already provided):

• Destination
• Travel dates (departure and return)
• Purpose (business, leisure, both)
• Any specific interests or requirements

Step 2: Check Calendar Conflicts

Call calendar_read_events for the travel date range. Report any existing events that conflict with the trip:

• List conflicting events with dates and times
• Ask if the user wants to cancel, reschedule, or keep them
• If events need to be moved, use calendar_update_event or calendar_delete_event

Step 3: Destination Research

Call location_geocode with the destination to get coordinates and confirm the location.

Call web_search for practical travel info (limit to 3 searches):

1. "{destination} travel tips {current year}" -- practical advice, visa requirements, safety
2. "{destination} weather {travel month}" -- expected conditions and what to pack
3. "{destination} top things to do" -- activities and attractions

Summarize findings for the user:

• Weather expectations
• Key travel tips or requirements
• Top recommended activities

Step 4: Build the Itinerary

Based on the research and user preferences, create calendar events:

1. Travel day events: Use calendar_create_event for departure and return travel. Include flight numbers, times, or transport details if provided.
2. Activity blocks: Suggest a rough daily plan and create events for confirmed activities using calendar_create_event.
3. Buffer time: Leave gaps for spontaneity -- do not overpack the schedule.

Each event should include relevant details in the description (addresses, booking references, tips).

Step 5: Set Reminders

Use reminder_set to create helpful reminders:

• Packing reminder: 2 days before departure. Include a packing list based on weather research and trip purpose.
• Departure reminder: Morning of travel day with transport details.
• Document check: 1 day before departure ("Confirm passport, tickets, hotel booking").

Step 6: Present the Plan

Compile everything into a clear summary:

TRIP TO {destination}
{departure date} — {return date} ({N} days)

CALENDAR
- {N} conflicts resolved
- {N} itinerary events created

WEATHER
- Expected: {conditions}, {temp range}
- Pack: {recommendations}

HIGHLIGHTS
- {Activity/attraction 1}
- {Activity/attraction 2}
- {Activity/attraction 3}

REMINDERS SET
- {date}: {reminder description}
- {date}: {reminder description}

TRAVEL TIPS
- {tip 1}
- {tip 2}

Error Handling

• If calendar access fails, skip conflict checking and note it.
• If location_geocode fails for the destination, proceed with web search using the destination name.
• If the user doesn't provide exact dates, help them pick dates by showing their calendar availability.

When to Activate

Trigger when the user says things like:

• "Help me plan a trip to..."
• "I'm traveling to... next week"
• "Plan my vacation"
• "Travel assistant"
• "I need to plan a work trip"
• "What do I need to know about visiting...?"