Abstract: A method and system for providing personal travel advice to a user is provided. The method and system includes a profiling engine that prepares a personalized profile for a particular user by gathering user-specific data regarding an individual's likes, dislikes, lifestyle, interests, activities and budget for the vacation. Several profiles for members of a group travelling together can be combined to obtain recommendations for the group. An advice engine combines information from various expert knowledge bases to provide recommended travel destinations. The profiles may also be used to check a destination for its appropriateness, and to request a similar destination to one enjoyed previously by the individual or the group.