ShaneWebGuy Travel & Tour Guide Intake Form

1. Basic Information

Full Name
[ __________________________________ ]

Email Address
[ __________________________________ ]

Phone (optional)
[ __________________________________ ]

City & Country of Residence
[ __________________________________ ]

Citizenship / Passport Country
[ __________________________________ ]

Languages spoken
☐ English ☐ Spanish ☐ French ☐ German ☐ Italian ☐ Portuguese ☐ Mandarin ☐ Japanese ☐ Korean ☐ Arabic
☐ Other: [ __________________________ ]

Visa(s) status
◯ Currently hold visa(s)
◯ Will need visa(s)
◯ Not sure

Visa details (country + expiration date)
[ __________________________________ ]


2. Trip Overview

Primary destination(s) (if known)
[ __________________________________ ]

Desired travel dates
◯ Fixed ◯ Somewhat flexible ◯ Very flexible

Preferred travel date range
Start date [ __________________ ]
End date [ __________________ ]

Preferred trip length
◯ 3–5 days ◯ 6–10 days ◯ 10–14 days ◯ 2+ weeks ◯ Not sure

Number of travelers
[ __________________________________ ]

Who are you traveling with
☐ Solo ☐ Partner ☐ Family ☐ Friends ☐ Kids ☐ Seniors


3. Purposes of the Trip

(select all that apply)

☐ Leisure / vacation
☐ General travel & exploration
☐ Long stay or slow travel
☐ Digital nomad / remote work
☐ Scouting for future retirement
☐ Partial retirement planning
☐ Permanent relocation / retirement
☐ Visiting friends or family
☐ Dating / social exploration
☐ Other: [ __________________________ ]

If exploring long-term living
☐ Cost of living ☐ Healthcare ☐ Safety & lifestyle ☐ Housing ☐ Visa feasibility ☐ Expat community


4. Destination Environment, Region & Infrastructure

Preferred region(s)
☐ Europe ☐ Asia ☐ North America ☐ South America ☐ Africa ☐ Middle East ☐ Islands ☐ No preference

Countries of interest
[ __________________________________ ]

Countries or regions to avoid
[ __________________________________ ]

Preferred destination type
☐ Major cities ☐ Medium cities ☐ Small towns ☐ Rural ☐ Coastal ☐ Mountain / remote

Overall environment preference
◯ City-focused ◯ Mixed ◯ Quieter areas

Crowd preference
◯ Lively ◯ Moderate ◯ Fewer crowds

Importance of modern infrastructure
◯ Very important ◯ Somewhat ◯ Not important

Comfort with less-developed areas
◯ Very comfortable ◯ Somewhat ◯ Prefer developed

Dealbreakers
[ __________________________________ ]


5. Budget

Total trip budget (per person)
◯ Under $1,000 ◯ $1,000–$2,000 ◯ $2,000–$3,500 ◯ $3,500–$5,000 ◯ $5,000+ ◯ Not sure

Average daily budget (all-in)
◯ Under $75 ◯ $75–$125 ◯ $125–$200 ◯ $200–$300 ◯ $300+ ◯ Not sure

Budget mindset
◯ Lowest cost ◯ Best value ◯ Comfort over cost


6. What Matters Most (rank 1–5)

Saving money [ ___ ]
Shorter travel time [ ___ ]
Fewer connections [ ___ ]
Comfort & ease [ ___ ]
Overall experience [ ___ ]


7. Time vs Cost Tradeoff

Preference
◯ Cheapest even if long
◯ Pay more to save time
◯ Show both
◯ Your recommendation

Max travel hours per journey
[ __________________________________ ]


8. Travel Stress & Connections

Long travel days
◯ Avoid ◯ Sometimes ◯ Fine

Multiple connections
◯ Avoid ◯ Acceptable ◯ No issue

Red-eye flights
◯ Avoid ◯ Sometimes ◯ Fine


9. Weather & Climate

Preferred temperature
◯ Cool ◯ Mild ◯ Warm ◯ Flexible

Dislikes
☐ Cold ☐ Hot ☐ Both ☐ Neither

Rain / humidity tolerance
◯ Avoid ◯ Occasional ◯ Doesn’t matter

Flexible dates for better weather
◯ Yes ◯ Somewhat ◯ No


10. Activities & Physical Exertion

Interests
☐ Museums ☐ History ☐ Food ☐ Nature ☐ Beaches ☐ Walkable cities
☐ Festivals ☐ Guided ☐ Self-guided ☐ Relaxation

Activities to avoid
[ __________________________________ ]

Physical activity level
◯ Very active ◯ Moderate ◯ Low ◯ Mobility limited

Mobility needs
[ __________________________________ ]


11. Food Preferences

Dietary needs
☐ None ☐ Vegetarian ☐ Vegan ☐ Halal ☐ Kosher
☐ Allergies: [ __________________________ ]

Local food comfort
◯ Love trying anything ◯ Selective ◯ Prefer familiar


12. Language & Culture

English availability comfort
◯ Very ◯ Manageable ◯ Prefer English-friendly

Cultural difference comfort
◯ Very ◯ Somewhat ◯ Prefer familiar


13. Safety & Health

Safety importance
◯ Extremely ◯ Important ◯ Flexible

Comfort traveling to
Less touristy ◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ No
Developing ◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ No
Limited infrastructure ◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ No

Health considerations
☐ Heat ☐ Cold ☐ Altitude ☐ Motion sickness ☐ Medical access ☐ None


14. Travel Experience

Experience level
◯ First-time ◯ Some ◯ Very experienced

Preference
◯ New countries ◯ Familiar ◯ Mix

Visa paperwork tolerance
◯ Prefer visa-free ◯ Simple OK ◯ Complex OK


15. Social & Relationship Preferences (Optional)

Social importance
◯ Very ◯ Somewhat ◯ Not important

Interest type
◯ Social ◯ Dating ◯ Both ◯ Neither

Additional context
[ __________________________________ ]


16. Accommodation Type & Layout

Accommodation type
◯ Hotel ◯ Apartment ◯ House ◯ Airbnb ◯ Combo ◯ No preference

Bedrooms [ ___ ]
Beds [ ___ ]
Bathrooms [ ___ ]

Sleeping preference
☐ Separate ☐ Shared ☐ Mix

Privacy importance
◯ High ◯ Medium ◯ Low


17. Accommodation Amenities

Important amenities
☐ Wi-Fi ☐ AC ☐ Heating ☐ Private bath ☐ Elevator ☐ Quiet
☐ Pool ☐ Gym ☐ Spa ☐ Kitchen ☐ Washer ☐ Workspace
☐ Balcony ☐ View ☐ Walkable ☐ Parking

Amenities to avoid
[ __________________________________ ]


18. Trip Pace

◯ Packed ◯ Balanced ◯ Relaxed


19. Past Travel Experience

Loved
[ __________________________________ ]

Want to avoid
[ __________________________________ ]


20. Planning Style

◯ One best option
◯ 2–3 options
◯ Cost vs time
◯ Step-by-step


21. Additional Information

Anything else
[ __________________________________ ]

Dealbreakers
[ __________________________________ ]


22. Airline, Miles & Loyalty

Collect miles
◯ Yes ◯ No ◯ Not sure

Programs
☐ American ☐ United ☐ Delta ☐ Alaska ☐ JetBlue ☐ Southwest
☐ Star Alliance ☐ Oneworld ☐ SkyTeam
☐ Other: [ __________________________ ]

Preferred airlines
[ __________________________________ ]

Use miles
◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ No

Cabin
◯ Economy ◯ Premium ◯ Business ◯ First ◯ Flexible

Seat preference
☐ Aisle ☐ Window ☐ Extra legroom

Departure airport
[ __________________________________ ]

Arrival airport
[ __________________________________ ]


23. Technology Comfort

Tech comfort level
◯ Very ◯ Moderate ◯ Limited ◯ Minimal

Comfortable using
☐ Airline apps ☐ QR tickets ☐ Maps ☐ Ride-hailing ☐ Translation ☐ eSIM

Trip info preference
◯ Digital ◯ Written ◯ Step-by-step ◯ Mixed


24. Mobile Phone & Connectivity

Phone type
◯ iPhone ◯ Android ◯ Other

SIM support
◯ Physical ◯ eSIM ◯ Both ◯ Not sure

Unlocked phone
◯ Yes ◯ No ◯ Not sure

Data setup
◯ Local SIM ◯ eSIM ◯ Roaming ◯ Wi-Fi only


25. Vaccination & Entry Health

Comfort with vaccine requirements
◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ Prefer to avoid

Vaccinations (if known)
☐ Yellow fever ☐ Hep A ☐ Hep B ☐ Typhoid ☐ Tetanus ☐ MMR
☐ Other: [ __________________________ ]

Willing to obtain vaccines
◯ Yes ◯ Maybe ◯ No

Documentation available
◯ Yes ◯ No ◯ Not sure

Concerns
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