frontend_design.txt

Single HTML Page Frontend:

1. HTML structure:
   - Header with app title
   - Form for user input:
     - Date picker for trip duration
     - Checkboxes for interests (beaches, hiking, cultural activities, etc.)
     - Budget input
   - Submit button to send planning request
   - Results section to display trip suggestions

2. CSS styling:
   - Responsive design for mobile and desktop
   - Hawaii-themed color scheme and background
   - Clean and user-friendly layout

3. JavaScript functionality:
   - Form validation
   - AJAX request to backend for trip planning
   - Dynamic rendering of trip suggestions in results section
   - Interactive elements (e.g., collapsible details for each suggestion)

4. External libraries:
   - jQuery for DOM manipulation and AJAX requests
   - Date picker library (e.g., Pikaday) for selecting trip dates
   - Optional: Animation library for smooth transitions

5. Accessibility considerations:
   - Proper use of ARIA attributes
   - Keyboard navigation support

6. Error handling:
   - Display user-friendly error messages
   - Loading indicators during AJAX requests