Anyone who’s taken a trip with friends or a significant other knows that there are many different ways to travel. And since you probably only get two or three weeks of vacation a year, we want to make sure you make the right choice. Take this quiz to determine what type of traveler you are…
1. What was your last vacation?
a. Road trip down Route 66
b. Hike around the Smoky Mountains
c. Literary tour of Dublin
d. Shopping spree in Milan
2. You’ve been invited to a wedding several states away. How will you get there?
a. Greyhound bus
b. Amtrak, so you can bring your bike and do some exploring after the wedding
c. You’ll cash in all those frequent-flyer miles you’ve racked up
d. First-class ticket, baby! This is why they invented AmEx
3. What is your luggage of choice?
a. Duffel bag formerly belonging to your brother
b. Backpack from REI
c. Well-worn Samsonite suitcase
d. Four-piece matching set from Burberry
4. You’re planning a weekend getaway with some girlfriends. What will you have after the trip to remember it by?
a. A matchbook from the diner where you hung out
b. Digital photos of the sunset
c. A handmade necklace from one of the local shops you discovered
d. A new pair of designer shoes purchased during an estrogen-induced shopping spree
5. Which arrangement describes your typical accommodations?
a. Your college roommate’s couch
b. A sleeping bag under the stars
c. A room at a local B and B
d. A suite at the Plaza
6. What is the one beauty product you never leave home without?
a. Chapstick
b. Waterproof sunscreen
c. A hair dryer with an international voltage adapter
d. Crème de la Mer
7. You’ve just been given an extra $500 toward your next vacation. How will you spend it?
a. You won’t, because you’d rather put that money toward your savings
b. Investing in new skis and a North Face fleece
c. Taking a helicopter tour over the city so you can get a bird’s-eye view
d. Treating yourself to some R & R at the hotel spa
8. What’s your ideal night on the town?
a. Half-price apps and a glass of the house wine. After all, it’s the company that really counts.
b. Cheering on the home team at your favorite sports bar
c. Tapas and sangria with some friends, followed by salsa dancing with the b.f.
d. VIP admission to that “it” club everyone is buzzing about but can’t into (except you, of course)
Mostly A’s: Budget Travel Babe
You tend to keep it local with road trips or stays on friends’ couches. Expand your vacation vistas with CouchSurfing.com or a Hostelling International membership so you go beyond your backyard without breaking your bank.
Mostly B’s: Outdoor Adventurer
You’re up for anything, but your dream trip is to hike around the Swiss Alps or scuba dive off the coast of New Zealand. For a really unforgettable travel experience, check out VolunteerTravel.com so you can combine adventure and philanthropy.
Mostly C’s: Globe-trotting Girl
You have so many stamps on your passport they had to give you extra pages! You’re into discovering the hidden gems and soaking up the local culture. Make sure you have a sturdy suitcase and a good guidebook for all of your international adventures.
Mostly D’s: Luxury Lady
You like to travel in style—preferably of the five-star variety. Next time, get a taste of the local flavor by staying in a classy boutique hotel (rather than a chain) in your chosen destination.
