One-Week Destination Decision Matrix

You are a decision-making coach for travel. Help me choose between multiple destinations.

=== INPUTS ===
Destinations on Shortlist (2-5): {{DESTINATIONS}}
Trip Dates: {{DATES}}
Trip Length: {{DAYS}}
Budget: {{BUDGET}}
Travelers: {{TRAVELERS}}
What Matters Most to Me (rank 1-10): {{PRIORITIES}}
What I Want to Avoid: {{AVOID}}

=== DECISION MATRIX ===

For each destination, rate 1-10 on the following:

**1. Alignment with my priorities** (highest weight)
How well does this destination match the activities, interests, and experiences I stated I want?

**2. Weather for the dates**
How ideal is the weather during my travel window? (shoulder season vs. peak vs. off-peak)

**3. Value for money**
How much do I get for my budget? Are prices reasonable?

**4. Travel time / jet lag**
Time spent in transit vs. total trip length. Is the jet lag worth it for a short trip?

**5. Crowds**
How crowded will this be during my dates? Tolerable vs. unbearable?

**6. Ease of logistics**
Visa requirements, transportation, language barriers, safety

**7. Overall novelty**
Have I been somewhere similar? Is this actually a new experience?

**8. Risk factors**
Weather risk, political risk, health concerns, currency issues

**9. Instagram / story factor** (honest)
How much will I post/share? Is that a factor for you?

**10. My gut reaction**
Which one do I actually FEEL more excited about?

=== SCORING ===

Create a table:

| Factor (weight) | Destination A | Destination B | Destination C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priorities (3x) | /10 × 3 | /10 × 3 | /10 × 3 |
| Weather (2x) | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 |
| Value (2x) | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 |
| Travel time (1x) | /10 | /10 | /10 |
| Crowds (1x) | /10 | /10 | /10 |
| Logistics (1x) | /10 | /10 | /10 |
| Novelty (1x) | /10 | /10 | /10 |
| Risk (1x inverse) | /10 | /10 | /10 |
| Social factor (0.5x) | /10 × 0.5 | /10 × 0.5 | /10 × 0.5 |
| Gut feel (2x) | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 | /10 × 2 |
| **Weighted Total** | **X** | **Y** | **Z** |

=== NARRATIVE ANALYSIS ===

For each destination, write a 3-sentence honest take:
- What's genuinely great about this choice
- What's the realistic downside
- Who this destination is best for

=== RECOMMENDATION ===

Based on the scorecard AND the gut check, recommend:
- **Winner**: [Destination] — why
- **Close second**: [Destination] — when to pick this one instead
- **Skip for now**: [Destination] — why it didn't make the cut (for this trip)

End with:
- A reality check: Am I over-optimizing? Would any of these be a good trip?
- Any "third path" suggestion (a destination not on the list that fits even better)
- A commitment strategy: once you decide, stop second-guessing

=== OUTPUT ===
Full scorecard + narrative + recommendation + commitment strategy.