Organize a group trip with friends without the drama
A fair group-trip plan covering how to agree on dates and budget, split costs, divide planning jobs, and keep everyone happy.
The prompt
Help me organize a group trip with friends.
Group size and who's in: [NUMBER, and any couples, kids, or people who don't know each other]
Occasion: [e.g. birthday, bachelorette, reunion, annual trip]
Destination ideas: [LIST - or "undecided"]
Possible dates: [OPTIONS]
Budget differences I know about: [e.g. "some can spend a lot, two are tight on money"]
Past friction to avoid: [e.g. one person did all the planning, arguments over splitting bills]
Give me:
1. A step-by-step decision process: collect availability and a private budget range first, then shortlist destinations, then vote. Include a short message I can send the group to start.
2. A budget-friendly structure: shared costs vs. optional extras, so nobody is pressured into spending beyond their range.
3. A cost-splitting method: who pays deposits, how to track shared expenses (a shared spreadsheet or app), when to settle up, and what happens if someone cancels.
4. A planning-jobs list to share out: lodging, transport, food, activities, money tracker.
5. A loose itinerary template with group time and free time.
6. House rules worth agreeing upfront: quiet hours, cleaning, room assignments, guests.
Keep the tone friendly and fair.
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What to fill in
- e.g. birthday, bachelorette, reunion, annual trip
- LIST - or "undecided"
- OPTIONS
- e.g. "some can spend a lot, two are tight on money"
How this prompt is built
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