The client is looking for a site build that operates like trip advisor, but on a different topic.
Would need all of the user experience of tripadvisor, plus different branding / imagery
Would need user friendly CMS for managing at the back end
Would need to be able to host adverts
Please read the project first and write the word "Understood". Also write your questions, steps and suggestions to complete the project with a short description of what you understood.
Lets get realistic $250 is no where near the right price for such a site, you think it is but that is why you are posting here, because you do not have the knowledge or skills to do it.
Greetings!, Understood your requirements. We are serving in "Graphics-Design, Web-Design & Development" field since 2007 and we work for "Total Client Satisfaction" to maintain "Long-Term Professional Relationships". We promise to provide you "CMS enabled website" exactly as per your needs in "Affordable Cost within Time-Limits". You can check our past work from profile to have good look before allotting a work.