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travel-research

Compares destinations via structured scorecards for budget, climate, activity, and logistics.

14|2|Updated Apr 24, 2026
Search Tags:#logistics#travel planning#seasonality#budget analysis#destination comparison#visa friction#crowd level
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mickpletcher/AI-Skills --skill travel-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: travel-research
Source: https://github.com/mickpletcher/AI-Skills/tree/main/claude/skills/travel-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mickpletcher/AI-Skills --skill travel-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of choosing the right destination before committing to a full itinerary by making tradeoffs explicit and decision oriented.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deeper destination comparison: Builds a direct scorecard across budget, climate/seasonality, activity fit, and overall value.
  • Travel friction scoring from BNA: Estimates and scores visa/entry effort, flight routing difficulty, and in-country transport complexity separately from overall appeal.
  • Live-data-first where possible: Incorporates live or current flight pricing, weather normals, and crowd levels when the user asks for a dated or timing-sensitive decision, otherwise clearly labels estimates and assumptions.
  • Decision handoff: Recommends a best option plus fallback and points the user into travel-planning or travel-itinerary after a winner is selected.

Quick Start

Use travel-research to compare Madeira, Girona, and Mallorca for a spring solo cycling trip from BNA with clear budget, climate, crowd, and logistics tradeoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions about travel-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare travel destinations using a structured scorecard for budget and climate?▼

Destination comparison uses a structured scorecard to make budget, climate, seasonality, and activity fit tradeoffs explicit. It evaluates logistics, crowd levels, and overall value for research-stage travelers needing a decision before itinerary planning.

What is travel friction scoring and how does it evaluate visa and flight routing difficulty?▼

Travel friction scoring estimates visa entry effort, flight routing difficulty from BNA, and in-country transport complexity separately from overall appeal. It isolates logistics friction to help travelers weigh operational challenges against destination attractiveness.

Can I use live flight pricing and crowd level data for timing-sensitive destination comparisons?▼

Yes, destination comparison incorporates live or current flight pricing, weather normals, and crowd levels for timing-sensitive decisions. When live data is unavailable, it clearly labels estimates and assumptions to maintain research accuracy.

When should I use a destination comparison tool instead of a full travel itinerary planner?▼

Use destination comparison during the research stage when choosing between shortlisted regions before committing to a full itinerary. It outputs a recommendation with a runner-up and next-step handoff into travel-planning or travel-itinerary tools.

Does destination comparison account for seasonal weather and crowd estimates in the scoring?▼

Yes, the destination scorecard factors seasonal weather normals and crowd level estimates into the climate and timing evaluation. This ensures timing-sensitive choices reflect both environmental conditions and tourist density.

What is the best way to score destination logistics separate from overall trip appeal?▼

The best way is applying a separate travel friction score that calculates visa entry effort, flight routing from BNA, and in-country transport complexity independently from the main scorecard covering budget, climate, and activity fit.

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