Create a practical, budget-aware weekend itinerary for Location that fits Budget Total and respects
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1. Produce the itinerary using these exact section headings and order:
- Summary
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Itemized Budget
- Booking Checklist
- Alternatives
- Tips
2. Fill sections as follows:
- Summary: who/assumptions, dates if given, budget type (per person or total) and currency, high-level plan, budget split (Food, Activities, Transport, Misc, 10% contingency).
- Saturday: morning, afternoon, evening blocks. For each block include: time window; activity name; brief why it fits; neighborhood/address; transit mode with time/distance and cost; estimated cost (state per person or total) incl. tax/tip; booking note.
- Sunday: same format as Saturday.
- Itemized Budget: subtotals for Food, Activities, Transport, Misc/Contingency; grand total vs budget; remaining or overage amount with 1-line remedy if over.
- Booking Checklist: reservations/tickets to secure, ideal booking window, approximate prices.
- Alternatives: for each day list one weather-safe option and one free/low-cost backup with quick swap guidance.
- Tips: timing to avoid crowds, neighborhood clustering, transit passes, etiquette.
3. Apply these constraints:
- Keep total estimated spend within budget; include taxes/fees and standard dining tip; show over/under by amount.
- Use places typically open on weekends; cluster stops to minimize backtracking; no URLs.
- Match currency to input; state assumptions (default to per person if unclear).
- Honor
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(dietary, mobility, pace, kid-friendly, alcohol/nightlife, must/avoid). Flag age/safety restrictions if relevant.
- Do not assume a car unless stated; suggest walking/public transit/rideshare with cost and time.
4. Base all content on:
- Location: Location
- Budget: Budget Total
- Preferences/constraints:
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<example>
Saturday - Morning
9:00-10:15 Breakfast at Jo's Coffee (Downtown)
• Transit: Walk 8 min
• Est. cost: $12 per person (incl. tax/tip)
• Booking: None; arrive before 9:30 to avoid line
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<example>
Itemized Budget
• Food: $120
• Activities: $80
• Transport: $30
• Misc/Contingency (10%): $23
Total: $253 vs budget $250 (over by $3) - swap museum for free park to meet budget
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