Travel planning application resulting in efficient customized grouping and coordination of selected locations and destinations based on the combination of user selected important criteria, radius searching, and real time simultaneous multi-source data gathering, analysis, and derivation executed by and presented on a computer and/or smart device for user preference

Abstract

A method for travel planning which includes a customized application and resulting in efficient customized grouping and coordination of selected locations and destinations based on the combination of user selected important criteria, radius searching, and real time simultaneous multi-source data gathering, analysis, and derivation executed by and presented on a computer or smart device for user preference. At least one embodiment focuses on travel planning for visiting Colleges and universities prior to making decisions on where to apply to or where to enroll.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application is a continuation in part and claims priority to application Ser. No. 13 / 942,705, and also claims priority and benefit to application No. 61 / 676,118, having a filing date of Jul. 26, 2012 which is also claimed and incorporated by reference in application Ser. No. 13 / 942,705. All the above applications are incorporated herein by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is a method for creating unique groups of locations to be included in travel destination itinerary based on customized criteria and real-time communications, and radius searching, which aides in the reduction of time increasing ones' options and enhancing the experience of visiting locations and destinations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention was made to fill a gap in visiting / searching for and choosing from destinations, generally, and, more specifically, Colleges and Universities (“C / Us”).[0004]Geography is an important factor when de...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a system and method that allows users to make appointments and reservations with destinations using a mobile app. This saves time and money by making travel more efficient and convenient. The system selects relevant C / Us based on user data and saves them for future reference. Overall, the invention helps users make better travel arrangements and saves money.

Problems solved by technology

However, no prior art was found that specifically discloses a specialized College / University (“C / U”) visitation program to aid in locating relevant nearby C / Us or which concerns a visitation trip where a goal is a pre-attendance C / U trip.

Most college research tools cover so many bases that they either don't address the college visit in depth at all or they spend time addressing what goes on after the student is enrolled in school.

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