Reddit reviews The 7 Day Startup: You Don't Learn Until You Launch

I'd suggest reading one of these:

• The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
  
  
• The 7 Day Startup By Dan Norris
  
  
• The $100 startup by Chris Guillebeau
  
  They're all sort of a good intro to the topic. Good for getting a newbie fired up.
  
  Or alternatively, just type your question into Google.

When I first read that description I thought the same thing as many of the people here: "Wouldn't that be a travel agent?" But I understand where you're coming from now. Some of the aspects would be the same, but you're trying to create more of a complete experience based on their preferences.

Personally, I hate researching stuff. Doing the research into finding flights, places to stay, which vaccinations I need, what the VISA requirements are, etc. is a big pain in the ass (and that's all before I can even start worrying about creating an itinerary). At the same time I currently don't have the funds to spend money on this, so I still do it myself - but I can almost guarantee there are people out there, that like me, hate researching and planning this stuff and would be willing to pay for it.

Some people previously recommended asking your friends if they'd pay for it or starting a blog to find customers. Please don't do this (Yet).

Here's why: your friends are horrible people to ask. One way or another their judgment is skewed. Find people that never have heard of you before, and sell them on the idea. That's how you'll learn what they're interested in and what they aren't interested in.

Also, don't start a blog until you know that people are buying what you're selling - especially in the travel space. Trust me on this one. I started a blog related to travel and there are so many travel bloggers out there that you have to create something incredible to stand out from the crowd.

First, I'd read 7 Day Startup by Dan Norriss and join his 7 Day Startup Facebook Group.

Rather than finding clients with this business, I'd focus on turning this into a productized service.

For example, for $197, here's what you'll get:

• 30 minute call to discuss what you're looking to get out of the trip
  
• Guidelines for how much a flight should cost
  
• List of vaccinations you should consider getting
  
• Best priced travel insurance options
  
• Recommended hotel based on your budget and preferences
  
• 5 top things to do based on your preferences
  
• etc.
  
  You can start off charging $49 for this, then $99, then $149, etc. Just keep learning from every customer and keep improving your service.