Budget Travel Planning Guide

Create a budget travel plan:

**Budget Trip Profile:**
- Destination interest: ${{DESTINATION}}
- Total budget available: ${{BUDGET}}
- Trip duration: ${{DURATION}}
- Number of travelers: ${{TRAVELERS}}
- Flexibility on dates: ${{DATE_FLEXIBILITY}}
- Flexibility on destination: ${{DESTINATION_FLEXIBILITY}}
- Travel priorities: ${{PRIORITIES}}
- Comfort non-negotiables: ${{NON_NEGOTIABLES}}

**Create a budget plan including:**

1. **Budget Breakdown**
   - Transportation allocation
   - Accommodation budget
   - Food and dining
   - Activities and attractions
   - Miscellaneous buffer

2. **Flight Savings Strategies**
   - Best booking timing
   - Alternative airports
   - Budget airlines
   - Points and miles
   - Flight deal resources

3. **Accommodation Savings**
   - Hostel options
   - Budget hotels
   - Vacation rentals
   - House sitting/swapping
   - Loyalty programs

4. **Food Budget Strategies**
   - Grocery shopping
   - Street food and markets
   - Lunch specials
   - BYOB picnics
   - Accommodation with kitchen

5. **Free and Cheap Activities**
   - Free attractions
   - Free walking tours
   - Museum free days
   - Nature activities
   - Local experiences

6. **Transportation Savings**
   - Public transit
   - Walking routes
   - Bike rentals
   - Shared rides
   - City passes

7. **Hidden Costs to Plan For**
   - Visa fees
   - Tourist taxes
   - Tips and gratuities
   - Currency exchange
   - Data/connectivity

8. **Sample Budget Itinerary**
   - Day-by-day with costs
   - Total trip estimate
   - Splurge opportunities
   - Emergency buffer

Provide a detailed budget breakdown and money-saving itinerary.