Results: How do you vacation?
Published on 07/01/2015
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1.
1.
Choosing where to go: I consult magazines, friends, family, anything, to choose the perfect vacation spot.
21%
349 votes
I make a spur of the moment decision without a lot of pre-planning.
11%
184 votes
I generally plan my vacation around an event that I wish to see or participate in.
21%
345 votes
I let the kids/spouse choose.
6%
94 votes
I always vacation in the same place.
7%
120 votes
Not applicable
31%
514 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
43 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55% | 9 | |
| i go wherever i want to go | 0.06% | 1 |
| we don't vacation very often. usually short trips, and every few years we may go for a week or two. | 0.06% | 1 |
| vacation?? | 0.06% | 1 |
| my oldest daughter usually plans vacations for the whole family | 0.06% | 1 |
| we typically chose based on the location of where a national park is that we have never visited | 0.06% | 1 |
| have not had a vac in many years. | 0.06% | 1 |
| several of the above | 0.06% | 1 |
| price is key | 0.06% | 1 |
| i choose a variety of ways | 0.06% | 1 |
| never go on vacation | 0.06% | 1 |
| visiting family in a different state than i live | 0.06% | 1 |
| vacation? i don't understand what that is : / | 0.06% | 1 |
| we always take a cruise somewhere. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i visit friends and family | 0.06% | 1 |
| mostly just travel to see friends/family wherever they are | 0.06% | 1 |
| only go to visit family | 0.06% | 1 |
| travel websites | 0.06% | 1 |
| combination of above | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't get to | 0.06% | 1 |
| i plan a vacation with my wife. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do tons of research beforehand on the internet | 0.06% | 1 |
| where i want 2 go | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends if needing to go there for something else too or just for leisure | 0.06% | 1 |
| places i want to go | 0.06% | 1 |
| internet | 0.06% | 1 |
| like to try new places | 0.06% | 1 |
| i choose a destination, research it, and plan an itinerary. | 0.06% | 1 |
| previous experience | 0.06% | 1 |
| ours is planned forever. we go to visit wife's mother/sister/brothers two time per year. visit her son and family two time per year. | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to do something different each year. | 0.06% | 1 |
| have a list of vacation destinations to choose from | 0.06% | 1 |
| decide in advance where to go then make the necessary plans | 0.06% | 1 |
| i make plans as far ahead as i can. usually 1 year out | 0.06% | 1 |
| i plan a few weeks ahead on the where and how | 0.06% | 1 |
2.
2.
Planning the itinerary: I consult websites, magazines, everything and plan down to the last detail
24%
390 votes
I point the car in the right direction and stop at any place that interests me
13%
218 votes
A little of both
29%
481 votes
Not applicable
36%
598 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
18 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | 6 | |
| use trip advisor | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always know where i want to go | 0.06% | 1 |
| i know where i'm headed to before leaving home | 0.06% | 1 |
| i use tripadvisor. | 0.06% | 1 |
| use a travel agent | 0.06% | 1 |
| i let the spouse decide | 0.06% | 1 |
| tours | 0.06% | 1 |
| have not had a vac in many years. | 0.06% | 1 |
| price again lol | 0.06% | 1 |
| usualy take the first plane out of this continent | 0.06% | 1 |
| play it by ear | 0.06% | 1 |
| i plan a special place | 0.06% | 1 |
3.
3.
The preparation and packing: I make a list of what I need to take in advance and check everything off as I pack
43%
710 votes
I throw everything together at the last minute--I can always buy another toothbrush on the road
17%
288 votes
I pack for every possible weather variation.
17%
277 votes
Not applicable
31%
509 votes
4.
4.
The gestalt: I've actually headed for one destination and stopped and stayed in another
15%
250 votes
Despite my detailed list I only saw a third of what I intended to see and saw a lot that wasn't on the list
25%
416 votes
I end up buying as many necessities as I remembered to pack
9%
152 votes
Not applicable
52%
863 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
26 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76% | 13 | |
| none of the above | 0.12% | 2 |
| be flexible with itenery ... willing to stop and see more than on my list | 0.06% | 1 |
| sometimes stay an extra day to see everything or feel could spend more time at one spot. | 0.06% | 1 |
| huh? | 0.06% | 1 |
| i arrive at destination and modify my "to do list" | 0.06% | 1 |
| i packed all i needed and more | 0.06% | 1 |
| my trips usually go as planned. | 0.06% | 1 |
| normally our vacations are trips to see family, since most of them live far away. | 0.06% | 1 |
| nosey! | 0.06% | 1 |
| went where the wind blew me | 0.06% | 1 |
| headed to airport to go to russia ended up in hongkong | 0.06% | 1 |
| i stick pretty closely to original plan unless something like car troubles forces me to change schedule | 0.06% | 1 |
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