A personal trip does not need a complicated brief. A handful of clear details helps turn an inspiring idea into a destination shortlist that can be checked against real travel options.
1. Your departure point
Include your home airport or city. A remote island can feel ideal until the route requires several connections. Writing “from Toronto” or “from YYZ” gives the flight search a practical starting point.
2. Your travel window
Choose departure and return dates if you know them. If you are flexible, say so in your prompt. Weather, local seasons and available stays can change the feel of a trip, and live prices require real dates.
3. The people travelling
Tell us how many travellers are coming and whether the trip is for a couple, family, friends or a solo escape. Room needs and the daily pace may follow from that simple detail.
4. The landscape and experience
Pick a few themes that matter most: sea, jungle, forest, mountain, lake, desert, city, food or wellness. If two themes must be close together, say “near” or “within a short transfer” rather than assuming they are in the same place.
5. Your comfort and budget
Describe the style of stay and an approximate budget if you have one. A quiet boutique hotel, a family-friendly resort and a remote cabin are very different trips. You can leave the budget open, but be clear when comfort or privacy is essential.
6. What you want to avoid
Preferences are as useful as wish lists. You might want to avoid long transfers, crowded nightlife, extreme heat or a packed schedule. Add one or two deal-breakers so the shortlist feels more like yours.
A good prompt is not long. It is specific enough to make the next decision easier.
Once a destination appeals to you, send a trip request. The TIC8 team can review the details; the request itself does not confirm a booking.