project management

DREAM VACATION BUDGET

Capella University Class: PM-FP3000

By: Travis Kelly

PROJECT SUMMARY

• Objective: • Trip of a Lifetime: You have been asked to plan the trip of a lifetime for a

family of 4 to visit 5 countries in 3 weeks with a budget of $35,000. You will need to determine all costs, schedule and resources for this to be a success.

• Key Takeaways: • Budget: $35,000 • Family Size: 4 • Visit 5 countries within 3 weeks

OUTLINE

The choice of a cruise ship was ideal for this project because food and board is covered in the initial cost. Also, the cost covers transportation from country to country. A family of 4 will get the biggest bang for their buck with going on a cruise instead of flying/driving from country to country. With only have to worry about staying at once place, the family can actually unpack and relax without having to worry about moving from place to place. Relaxing plays a huge factor in a vacation and what better way to relax then traveling on a ship with no worries about getting from place to place.

VACATION TIMELINE

Nov 29th – Dec 16th

Nov 29th

Nov 29th

6:30pm

Leave from Airport Leave from ATL and arriving in FCO

Nov 30th

9:40am

Arrive at Airport Arrive at airport next day

Nov 30th

10:30 am

Transportation to Port Get in rented van to travel to port

Nov 30th

11:30 am

Arrive at Port Arrive at port and get on ship

Dec 1st

Dec 2nd

Sicily, Italy Arrive on Dec 2nd

Dec 3rd

Athens, Greece Arrive on Dec 3rd

Dec 5th Egypt

Arrive in Egypt on Dec 5th

Dec 7th

Aqaba, Jordan Arrive in Aqaba on Dec 7th

Dec 8th

Dec 9th

Muscat, Oman Arrive in Muscat on Dec

9th

Dec 10th

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Arrive in Dubai on Dec 10th

Dec 16th

7:00am

Arrive back in Rome Arrive back at port and depart ship

Dec 16th

11:25a m

Leave from Airport Leave from FCO back to ATL

airport

Dec 16th

5:00pm

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$18,721.92

$2,855.32

$267.08

$7,500.00

$3,750.00 $1,000.00 $905.68

Budget ($35,000)

Cruise Ticket Round Trip Flights Transportation Adventures Gifts Casino Money Emergency Money

OWNER SUITE – 2 BEDROOM

• Two sets of two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed

• One double sofa bed

• Two Pullman beds

• Stateroom: 584 sq. ft.

• Balcony: 191 sq. ft.

• $400 onboard credit to spend

Cost: $18,721.92

FLIGHT TO/FROM ATLANTA TO ROME

• Flight from ATL to FCO (4 people) • Leaves Atlanta Nov 29 at 6:03pm and

arrives in Rome on Nov 30 at 09:40am. • Nonstop flight sitting in the main cabin

• Flight from FCO to ATL (4 people) • Leaves Rome on Dec 16 at 11:25am

and arrives in Atlanta same day at 5:00pm

• Nonstop flight sitting in the main cabin

Cost: $2,855.32

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM AIRPORT

• Transportation to Atlanta Airport • Will have family member drop and pickup

the family to save money.

• Transportation from Rome to Port • There will be a private van picking up the

family from the airport and driving to the port to get on the ship.

• The drive takes about 45 min to get there. Flight lands at 9:40am, putting the family in the car around 10:30am. Everyone needs to be onboard the ship by no later than 5:00pm. Giving the family six and a half hours from travel time and/or delays.

Cost: $267.08

EXCURSIONS

Places being Visited • Sicily, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Santorini, Greece

• Egypt

• Aqaba, Jordan

• Muscat, Oman

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Excursions Budget • Sicily: $1,000

• Athens: $1,000

• Santorini: $1,000

• Egypt: $1,500

• Aqaba: $1,000

• Muscat: $1,000

• Dubai: $1,000

Gift Budget • Sicily: $500

• Athens: $500

• Santorini: $500

• Egypt: $750

• Aqaba: $500

• Muscat: $500

• Dubai: $500

Cost: $11,250.00

CASINO

• Budget for Casino ($1,000) • 16 day cruise, equates to $62.50 a

night • This amount is budgeted to lose. If

there are winnings, then those winnings can be used else where or be put towards more gambling

Cost: $1,000.00

CONCLUSION

• As presented, one can see that the project is projected to stay within budget and even counts for variable changes—by leaving out 2.86% of the budget for variable changes.

• Transportation from country to country is covered in the initial room and board cost of the trip, while being able to stay in the nicest room on the ship

• Worry free while traveling. Instead of driving for waiting in airports, the family is able to relax and enjoy themselves as they travel the sea.

• Able to spend more money and time in the countries without having to worry about packing and going on to the next spot.

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