Overview:

The Multi-city Travel Itinerary Planner is a web-based application that allows users to create, customize, and manage travel itineraries involving multiple cities. Travelers can plan detailed day-by-day schedules, book transportation and accommodation, and explore recommendations for each destination — all in one centralized platform.

This project is ideal for final-year Computer Science students to demonstrate skills in full-stack web development, especially using technologies like PHP, Java, or Node.js for the backend and HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript for the frontend.

???? Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (with libraries like jQuery or Moment.js)

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• APIs (Optional): Google Maps API, Travel APIs (Amadeus, Skyscanner), Weather API

Core Objectives:

• Allow users to create a multi-city travel itinerary with detailed day-wise planning

• Provide information such as distance, travel options, and suggestions for each location

• Visualize the entire trip on an interactive map

• Enable saving, editing, and sharing of itineraries

User Features:

1. Trip Setup:

• Add trip name, travel dates, and number of travelers

• Add multiple cities in order of visit

• Automatically calculate travel duration and date ranges

2. Day-wise Itinerary Builder:

• Assign activities (sightseeing, travel, events) to each day

• Add notes, addresses, or reservation details

• Drag-and-drop schedule blocks for easy reordering

• Color-coded timelines (e.g., Travel, Hotel, Activity)

3. Interactive Map:

• Display cities on Google Maps

• Show travel routes between cities

• Pin planned locations (hotels, attractions, etc.)

4. Travel & Stay Planner:

• Input transportation options (flight, train, car)

• Add hotel details, check-in/check-out time

• Visual booking calendar with cost summaries

5. Export & Sharing:

• Export itinerary as PDF

• Share link to view itinerary (read-only)

• Optionally allow others to collaborate

6. User Account System:

• Sign up/login to manage saved trips

• View trip history and upcoming trips

• Notifications for travel date reminders

Admin Features:

• Manage users and itineraries

• Approve or suggest popular destinations

• Monitor site activity and data analytics