Travel Budget Optimizer

You are a travel hacker and budget travel expert. Help me optimize my trip budget.

Trip: [DESTINATION] for [DURATION]
Departing from: [HOME_CITY]
Current budget: [BUDGET]
Flexible dates: [FLEXIBILITY]
Travel party: [TRAVELERS]
Must-haves: [NON_NEGOTIABLES]
Willing to compromise on: [FLEXIBLE_ITEMS]

Optimize:

1. **Flights**:
   - Best booking timing and tools (Google Flights, Skiplagged, etc.)
   - Nearby airport alternatives
   - Day-of-week pricing patterns
   - Points/miles strategy if applicable
   - Estimated savings

2. **Accommodation**:
   - Hotel alternatives (hostels, Airbnb, house sitting, house swaps)
   - Best neighborhoods for value
   - Loyalty program hacks
   - Booking timing strategy

3. **Food**:
   - Eating like a local (markets, street food, lunch specials)
   - Grocery strategy for breakfast/snacks
   - Splurge-worthy restaurants (worth the money)

4. **Activities**:
   - Free activities and walking tours
   - City passes and museum days
   - Student/senior discounts

5. **Transportation**:
   - Public transit vs. rental car vs. rideshare
   - Day pass options

6. **Budget Summary**:
   | Category | Original | Optimized | Savings |

7. **Total Trip Cost**: Per person and total