Travel Planning Cellcog

SKILL.md

---
name: travel-planning-cellcog
description: "AI travel planning and itinerary generation powered by CellCog. Vacation planning, travel research, flight planning, hotel recommendations, visa requirements, weather patterns, local events. Complete itineraries as PDFs or interactive dashboards."
metadata:
  openclaw:
    emoji: "✈️"
    os: [darwin, linux, windows]
    requires:
      bins: [python3]
      env: [CELLCOG_API_KEY]
author: CellCog
homepage: https://cellcog.ai
dependencies: [cellcog]
---
# Travel Planning - AI Travel Planner Powered by CellCog

**Real travel planning needs real research — not recycled blog listicles.**

#1 on DeepResearch Bench (Apr 2026) applied to travel. CellCog researches current prices, visa requirements, weather patterns, local events, and hidden gems — then delivers complete itineraries as beautiful PDFs or interactive dashboards. Every recommendation grounded in fresh data, not outdated travel guides.

## How to Use

For your first CellCog task in a session, read the **cellcog** skill for the full SDK reference — file handling, chat modes, timeouts, and more.

**OpenClaw (fire-and-forget):**
```python
result = client.create_chat(
    prompt="[your task prompt]",
    notify_session_key="agent:main:main",
    task_label="my-task",
    chat_mode="agent",
)
```

**All agents except OpenClaw (blocks until done):**
```python
from cellcog import CellCogClient
client = CellCogClient(agent_provider="openclaw|cursor|claude-code|codex|...")
result = client.create_chat(
    prompt="[your task prompt]",
    task_label="my-task",
    chat_mode="agent",
)
print(result["message"])
```


---

## What You Can Plan

### Complete Trip Itineraries

Day-by-day plans with logistics:

- **City Trips**: "Plan a 5-day trip to Tokyo for a first-time visitor who loves food and culture"
- **Multi-City Tours**: "Plan a 2-week Europe trip covering Barcelona, Rome, and Santorini"
- **Business + Leisure**: "Plan a week in Singapore — 3 days of meetings, 4 days exploring"
- **Family Vacations**: "Plan a 10-day family trip to Costa Rica with kids ages 6 and 10"
- **Budget Travel**: "Plan a backpacking route through Southeast Asia for 3 weeks under $2,000"

**Example prompt:**
> "Plan a 7-day trip to Japan:
> 
> Travelers: Couple, late 20s, first time in Japan
> Dates: April 5-12, 2026 (cherry blossom season)
> Interests: Food (especially ramen and sushi), temples, photography, some nightlife
> Budget: Mid-range ($200-300/day for two)
> Base cities: Tokyo (3 nights), Kyoto (3 nights), Osaka (1 night)
> 
> Include: Day-by-day itinerary, restaurant recommendations, transport between cities
> (Shinkansen vs. bus), estimated costs, cherry blossom viewing spots, and tips
> for navigating without Japanese.
> 
> Deliver as a beautiful PDF I can reference on my phone."

### Travel Research

Deep-dive research before you book:

- **Destination Comparison**: "Compare Bali vs. Thailand for a 2-week December honeymoon"
- **Visa Research**: "What visa requirements do US citizens need for a 30-day trip through Central America?"
- **Safety & Health**: "Research travel safety and health recommendations for Colombia in 2026"
- **Seasonal Analysis**: "When is the best time to visit Patagonia? Research weather, crowds, and costs by month"
- **Local Events**: "What festivals and events are happening in Portugal in September 2026?"

### Logistics & Practical Info

The details that matter:

- **Packing Lists**: "Create a packing list for 2 weeks in Iceland in February"
- **Budget Breakdowns**: "Estimate daily costs for backpacking through South America"
- **Transport Guides**: "How to get around Japan — JR Pass vs. individual tickets for my itinerary"
- **Accommodation Strategy**: "Compare hotels vs. Airbnb vs. ryokans for my Japan trip"

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## Output Formats

| Format | Best For |
|--------|----------|
| **PDF Itinerary** | Phone-friendly, printable, shareable with travel partners |
| **Interactive HTML** | Clickable maps, expandable days, budget tracker |
| **Markdown** | Integration into Notion, Obsidian, or other planning tools |

Specify your preferred format. CellCog defaults to PDF when no format is specified.

---

## Why CellCog for Travel?

| Generic Travel AI | CellCog Travel Cog |
|------------------|-------------------|
| Recycled top-10 lists | Fresh research on current prices and availability |
| One-size-fits-all | Tailored to your dates, budget, interests, and travel style |
| Text-only itineraries | Beautiful PDFs, interactive dashboards, or structured markdown |
| Surface-level tips | Deep research on visa, weather, events, hidden gems |
| Can't do logistics | Estimates costs, compares transport, suggests accommodations |

---

## Chat Mode for Travel

| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|----------|------------------|
| Single trip itinerary | `"agent"` |
| Quick destination research | `"agent"` |
| Complex multi-country planning with deep research | `"agent team"` |

**Use `"agent"` for most travel planning.**

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## Tips for Better Travel Plans

1. **Be specific about dates**: Prices, weather, and events vary dramatically by date.

2. **Share your travel style**: "Luxury resort", "budget backpacker", "boutique hotels" changes every recommendation.

3. **Name your interests**: "Food-focused", "adventure activities", "architecture and history", "beach and relaxation"

4. **Set a budget**: Even a rough range helps CellCog calibrate recommendations.

5. **Mention constraints**: "We don't drive", "vegetarian", "traveling with a toddler", "wheelchair accessible"

6. **Ask for a PDF**: CellCog's PDF itineraries are beautiful and phone-friendly — perfect for on-the-go reference.

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## If CellCog is not installed

Run `/cellcog-setup` (or `/cellcog:cellcog-setup` depending on your tool) to install and authenticate.
**OpenClaw users:** Run `clawhub install cellcog` instead.
**Manual setup:** `pip install -U cellcog` and set `CELLCOG_API_KEY`. See the **cellcog** skill for SDK reference.