RetroFuturist Itinerary Builder

Inspired by the evocative and detailed worlds of 'Blade Runner' and 'Nightfall', this project aims to build a niche tourism technology application. The core idea is to create an 'E-Commerce Pricing' scraper-like system, but instead of scraping real-world prices, it simulates them within fictional, retro-futuristic city settings. Users would input their desired travel duration, general interests (e.g., 'gritty urban exploration', 'off-world industrial tours', 'cyberpunk nightlife'), and a budget. The application would then generate a plausible itinerary for a fictional city, drawing heavily on the aesthetics and themes of 'Blade Runner' and 'Nightfall'.

Concept: Users don't travel to real places, but they can plan a -virtual- trip to a meticulously crafted fictional world. The 'pricing' aspect comes in by simulating costs for activities, transport (e.g., 'spinners', 'mag-lev trains'), accommodation ('low-rent hab-blocks' vs. 'sky-high corporate suites'), and even simulated food and entertainment within these fictional settings. Each itinerary would include descriptions of locations, suggested activities, and estimated costs, presented with a strong visual and narrative theme.

How it works:
1. Fictional City Generation: Pre-defined or procedurally generated retro-futuristic city archetypes (e.g., a sprawling, rain-slicked metropolis like LA in Blade Runner, or a more austere, perhaps exoplanetary industrial hub inspired by Nightfall) will form the basis.
2. Activity & Location Database: A curated database of fictional locations, activities, and their associated 'costs' and 'appeal scores' will be developed. This could range from visiting a 'replicant manufacturing plant' to exploring 'ancient alien ruins' or attending a 'holographic concert'.
3. Itinerary Algorithm: Based on user input (duration, interests, budget), the algorithm selects locations and activities, 'prices' them using simulated costs, and sequences them into a coherent itinerary. The 'scraper' aspect is in how it 'pulls' information from this simulated database.
4. Thematic Presentation: The output would be a visually rich, narrative-driven itinerary with descriptions, images (AI-generated or curated), and simulated cost breakdowns, making the planning process an experience in itself.

Niche & Low-Cost: The niche lies in appealing to fans of science fiction literature and film who enjoy speculative world-building. It's low-cost as it relies on data structuring and a web interface, with potential for AI-generated imagery to enhance visuals without extensive asset creation.

High Earning Potential: Monetization could come through premium itinerary generation with more complex worlds, downloadable 'digital travel guides', partnerships with speculative fiction artists or writers for content, or even by offering it as a tool for writers to develop their own fictional worlds. A 'deluxe' version could offer more personalized AI-driven narrative elements.