Posted on June 6th, 2011
Beach or big city? There are so many great places to go on vacation; it’s hard to pick one. We’ve got the solution. Take this travel personality quiz to point you in the right direction. Written by Tracey C. Velt
- What’s your favorite weekend activity?
A. Just relaxing around the pool
B. Exploring a new city, restaurant or shop
C. Swimming, hiking, bike riding — anything active
D. Gorging on gastronomic delights
E. Taking road trips to nearby destinations - Where do you like to sleep?
A. In a room with a view
B. On a plane or train, or in a hotel room; it’s all the same to me
C. The kids would love a cot or a bunk bed
D. On a feather-soft bed with luxurious linens
E. Anywhere the road will take me - When you eat, you choose:
A. Shrimp, lobster — I love seafood.
B. Pasta followed by gelato; then repeat.
C. All-I-can-eat barbecue
D. Pizza, hot dogs, cupcakes
E. Ma-and-pa-type diners - Which of these vacations sounds like hell?
A. Bright lights, big city? Forget about it; cities aren’t for me.
B. Bugs, camp food and a counselor? Camp is for kids.
C. 10 hours on a plane with my kids? Europe is for adults only.
D. Cooped up with whiny kids in an RV? Umm … no thanks.
E. Sand, sunburn and sticky faces? No way! - What’s the goal of your family vacation?
A. To unwind, de-stress and stay close to home
B. To expose the kids to architecture, history and culture
C. To keep the family moving, engaged and outside
D. To shop, educate and eat
E. To discover new places with no real agenda - What’s your family travel budget?
A. Vacation? More like staycation. The budget is tight this year.
B. The sky’s the limit. We had a great year.
C. We don’t want to mortgage the house to pay for a vacation.
D. We’re willing to splurge, but need something fairly economical.
E. We’ve got a couple thousand saved.
SUN ‘N’ FUN
If you answered mostly A’s, then a beach vacation is perfect for you.
You and your family love nothing more than just chilling out close to home. Choose a luxury resort or an all-inclusive, or maybe a cruise. Just don’t forget the sunscreen.
VIVA ITALIA
If you answered mostly B’s, then Europe is your destination.
If you’ve got the cash and can stomach a long flight, consider a European vacation. Italy is particularly familyfriendly with lots of history, a zest for life and amazing pasta!
FAMILY CAMP
If you answered mostly C’s, then consider a family camp experience.
If you reminisce about sleep-away camp as a kid, you’ll love an active family camp experience. From bonfires to horseback riding, this vacation is a must for families that love nature.
GOTHAM
If you answered mostly D’s, then the Big Apple is more your style.
From family-friendly museums and downtime in Central Park to tea parties at the American Girl store and cupcake stores on every corner, there’s something for everyone.
ROAD TRIP
If you answered mostly E’s, then rent a motor home and hit the open road.
Set a course and make your way through this great country of ours, on your own schedule. You’ll get a taste of small-town Americana and bond with the brood along the way.
