VacaQuest

VacaQuest is an AI-driven platform that recommends personalized vacation destinations based on user preferences. It utilizes advanced algorithms to suggest ideal travel spots, ensuring every user finds the perfect getaway effortlessly.

Pages and Navigation

Login & Registration Pages: Simple and secure user authentication. Index Page: Includes sections for Easy Visa Destinations, Most Popular, and Bookings. Sidebar Navigation: Access Dashboard, My Tickets, Favorites, Messages, Transactions, Settings, and Logout.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Python 3.8+ MySQL Flask Figma (for design reference) Installation

MySQL Setup

Install MySQL: Download and install MySQL from the official website.

Create a Database and User:

Open the MySQL command line:

mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE travel_app;
CREATE USER 'travel_admin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'travel-pass123';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON travel_app.* TO 'travel_admin'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Then create a .env file and paste the following:

 OPENAI_API_KEY='your-openai-api-key'

 MYSQL_HOST = 'localhost'
 MYSQL_USER = 'travel_admin'
 MYSQL_PASSWORD = 'travel-pass123'
 MYSQL_DB = 'travel_app'

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/vacaquest.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd vacaquest

Create and activate a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv Then source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use venv\Scripts\activate

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

Set the FLASK_APP environment variable:

`export FLASK_APP=app.backend:create_app`

ensure you have your OpenAI API key set in your .env file: OPENAI_API_KEY='your-openai-api-key'

On Windows use `set FLASK_APP=app.backend:create_app`

Ensure MySQL is running:

`sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server start` on MacOS

`net start MySQL` on Windows

Run the development server:

flask run

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:5000

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

JoseG777/VacaQuest