Library

The Library is your personal collection of reusable travel components. Instead of building every trip from scratch, you create blocks once and use them in unlimited itineraries. Think of it as your building blocks toolkit — hotels you work with frequently, popular tours, standard transfers, and complete day packages.

Why it matters for your travel agency: Agencies report up to 88% faster trip creation when using a well-organized library. Create a block once, reuse it forever.

[Screenshot: Library page showing blocks organized by category]

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Understanding Blocks

What is a Block?

A block is a reusable travel component. It can be:

• An activity (tour, excursion, experience)
• An accommodation (hotel, resort, lodge)
• A transport (flight, transfer, train)
• A full day package (combining multiple blocks)

Why Use Blocks?

• Without Blocks
  • Type hotel info every time
  • Copy-paste tour descriptions
  • Risk inconsistent information
  • Hours to build a trip
• With Blocks
  • Add hotel block in one click
  • Select from your library
  • Consistent, accurate content
  • Minutes to build a trip

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The Four Block Categories

Activity Blocks

Color: Orange

Activities are experiences that make trips memorable — tours, excursions, visits, adventures.

Examples:

• "Guided Walking Tour of Rome"
• "Whale Watching Excursion"
• "Wine Tasting in Napa Valley"
• "Snorkeling Trip to Coral Reef"

What you can add:

• Name and description (multi-language)
• Location with map coordinates
• Cover image
• Supplier/partner link

Accommodation Blocks

Color: Blue

Accommodations are where clients sleep — hotels, resorts, lodges, rentals.

Examples:

• "Grand Hotel Barcelona - 4 Star"
• "Beachfront Resort Cancun"
• "Mountain Lodge Swiss Alps"
• "City Center Apartment Paris"

What you can add:

• All activity fields, plus:
• Accommodation type (Hotel, Resort, Villa, etc.)
• Website URL

Transport Blocks

Color: Green

Transport blocks represent how clients get from A to B — flights, trains, buses, transfers.

Examples:

• "Airport Transfer - CDG to Paris Center"
• "Flight Paris → Barcelona"
• "Scenic Train Ride through Alps"
• "Private Car to Hotel"

What you can add:

• Name and description (multi-language)
• Transport icon (plane, car, bus, train, ship)
• Duration (e.g., "2:30" for 2.5 hours)
• Distance in kilometers
• Departure and arrival locations
• Supplier/partner link

Full Day Blocks

Color: Purple

Full Day blocks combine multiple activities, transport, and accommodation into one reusable unit.

Examples:

• "Day 1: Arrival & City Tour"
• "Safari Day Experience"
• "Island Hopping Adventure"
• "3-Day Mountain Trek Package"

What you can add:

• All activity fields, plus:
• Multiple blocks from your library
• Meals configuration (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Multi-day duration (1-14 days)

Power feature: Full Day blocks can span multiple days, ideal for safari packages, cruises, or multi-day excursions.

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Viewing Your Library

The Blocks List

When you open the Library page, you'll see all blocks in a professional table.

[Screenshot: Blocks table with sample data]

Table Columns:

• Block — Name and description preview
• Category — Color-coded badge (Activity, Accommodation, Transport, Full Day)
• Location — Where the block takes place
• Languages — Flag icons showing available translations (🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇫🇷)
• Created — When you created the block
• Actions — Edit and delete options

Filtering Your Blocks

Use filters to find blocks quickly:

1. Search bar — Find blocks by name or location
2. Category filter — Show only Activities, Accommodations, Transport, or Full Days

[Screenshot: Filter bar with category dropdown open]

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Creating Blocks

Step 1: Choose a Category

1. Click the "Create Block" button
2. A dialog appears with 4 category cards
3. Click the category that matches what you're creating

[Screenshot: Category selection dialog with 4 cards]

Step 2: Fill in the Details

Each category has its own form but shares common features.

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Adding an Image

Every block can have a cover image. You have two options:

Option 1: Upload Your Own

1. Click the "Upload" tab
2. Drag and drop an image or click to browse
3. Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP (max 10MB)
4. Watch progress: "Validating..." → "Optimizing..." → "Done!"

[Screenshot: Upload zone with progress indicator]

Option 2: Use Free Stock Photos (Unsplash)

1. Click the "Unsplash" tab
2. Search suggestions appear based on your category
3. Browse the photo grid
4. Click a photo to select it

[Screenshot: Unsplash search with photo grid]

Tip: Unsplash photos are free and suggest relevant searches like "hotel room luxury" for accommodations.

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Multi-Language Content

Support clients in different languages by adding translations.

Available languages:

• 🇺🇸 English (required)
• 🇪🇸 Spanish (optional)
• 🇫🇷 French (optional)

How to add translations:

1. Click a language button above the form (🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇫🇷)
2. Enter name and description in that language
3. Switch back to English to continue

[Screenshot: Language selector showing English active]

Good to know: English is always required; Spanish and French are optional but recommended.

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Rich Text Formatting

Block descriptions support rich text:

• Bold (B) — Bold text
• Italic (I) — Italic text
• Underline (U) — Underline text
• Bullet list (•) — Create a bullet list
• Numbered list (1.) — Create a numbered list
• Link (🔗) — Add a hyperlink

[Screenshot: Rich text editor toolbar]

Adding a Location

1. Click the Location field
2. Start typing (e.g., "Colosseum, Rome")
3. Select from dropdown suggestions
4. Location with GPS coordinates is saved

[Screenshot: Location autocomplete dropdown]

Why this matters: Locations appear on the trip map, helping clients visualize their journey.

Linking a Supplier

1. Click "Select a supplier..."
2. Search by name in the dropdown
3. Select the supplier
4. Their details appear on the block card

[Screenshot: Supplier selection with card preview]

Benefit: Track which suppliers are used in trips for commission management.

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