讨论预算和开销

Alright, so let's try to pin down a budget for this trip. What are we thinking, roughly, for accommodation per night?

I was looking at some places, and I think we should aim for around $100-$120 per night, splitting it among us. That should get us something decent without breaking the bank.

That sounds reasonable. And what about food? Are we thinking more sit-down restaurants or trying to save a bit by doing more casual eats and groceries?

I'd say a mix. Maybe one nice meal out a day, and then keep the others more budget-friendly. We also need to factor in some money for activities, like tours or entrance fees.

Good point. Based on past trips, I'd allocate at least $50-$70 per person per day for food and another $30-$50 for activities, on average. Of course, some days might be more expensive.

Okay, so if we add transport -- flights and local travel like public transport or taxis -- what's our grand total looking like? We should also include a buffer for unexpected costs.

Right, a buffer is essential. For flights, we're probably looking at around $400-$500 each, round trip. And then local transport depends on how much moving around we do. Let's set aside another $100-$150 per person for that.

So, roughly, across all categories – accommodation, food, activities, flights, and local transport – plus a 10% contingency, we're probably pushing towards $1500-$1800 per person for a week-long trip.

That gives us a good ballpark figure to work with. Now we just need to start locking down the actual bookings and track expenses as we go.