What Budget Vacation Should You Take this Year?

By: Bri O.
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What Budget Vacation Should You Take this Year?
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About This Quiz

Vacations aren't only for the rich: if you can find the time to get away, the possibilities for an awesome budget vacation are endless. What sort of get-away should you go on next? Play on to find out!
Do you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors?
I spend as much time outdoors as possible.
A limited amount of time, yeah.
Sure, I love the outdoors.
Not particularly, no.

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Ideally, how much cash would you spend on lodging and accommodations?
$15 or less per night.
Nothing.
Under $150 per night.
I'd like to offer labor or a service in exchange for accommodations.

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Do you have any house sitting or pet care experience?
I have pet care experience.
Not really, no.
I have some, but not much.
Yes, both.

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Do you live near a big city?
Kinda, but it's a bit of a drive.
I live in a big city.
I live within a short driving distance, yes.
No.

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How do you feel about museums?
They aren't my favorite thing.
Museums are fun.
Some museums are kinda cool.
I'm not a fan.

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Would you be open to traveling by plane?
No, too expensive.
Probably not.
It depends on other required expenses.
I'd consider it.

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How do you feel about public transportation?
It serves a purpose.
I'm all for it.
I'm indifferent.
I'd rather travel via other methods.

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Are you willing to travel cross country?
Maybe, depending on the destination.
Ehhh, I'd rather try to find somewhere closer to home.
Sure, sounds like a good time.
Definitely.

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How many people would be traveling with you?
Friends.
Family.
My significant other.
Me, myself, and I.

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Are you comfortable with couch surfing?
Sure, why not?
It depends on the couch and who owns it.
I've never tried, but I'd consider it.
I'd prefer to have a place to myself during my vacation.

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When's the last time you pitched a tent?
Within the last month.
I've never pitched a tent.
Within the last six months.
It's been awhile.

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What aspect of your vacation is the most important?
Adventure.
Affordability.
Scenery.
Comfort.

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Are there friends willing to help out with making your budget vacation as awesome as possible?
I'm sure there's a few at least.
Definitely!
Maybe.
I don't want to involve friends/family.

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Have you explored your area's local sights and attractions?
I've seen some, but there's still more I'd like to check out.
Not yet.
Yes.
No, but I'm not much interested in the local sights.

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Are you responsible?
I can be, but not usually.
Responsible enough.
When it comes to important things, yes.
Yes, I'm super responsible.

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Do you appreciate nature's beauty?
I more than appreciate it.
I appreciate all types of beauty, so yeah.
Yes, nature is gorgeous.
I prefer to appreciate it from the indoors.

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Have you ever visited a national park?
Yes, many.
Yeah, just once though.
No, but I'd like to.
No, and I'm not sure I want to.

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How much time are you willing to spend in the car?
Under four hours.
Under two hours.
There's no limit.
The less time required in the car, the better.

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Why are you interested in taking a vacation?
To get away from the craziness of everyday life.
To do something fun with the family.
To experience new sights, cultures, and geographies.
For some rest and relaxation as well as sightseeing.

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What would your ideal sleeping arrangements be?
A sleeping bag under the stars.
As long as the bed is soft and the room is cool, I'm happy.
I'm open to a variety of options.
A nice, private, and cozy bedroom.

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How much do you know about the area in which you currently reside?
I know anything worth knowing.
Not much.
I know more than most local citizens do.
There's not much to know.

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What sort of bathroom arrangements are you hoping for?
Nature is as good of a bathroom as any.
I'd like it to feel like home, if possible.
As long as it's clean, I'll be satisfied.
A cleanly, private, fully stocked, and spacious bathroom.

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Have you ever booked a stay with Airb&b?
No, but I'd look into it.
No, I'd prefer to stay elsewhere.
Sure, less than a handful of times.
Yes, many times.

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How many days would you want your budget vacation to last?
Between four and six days.
Three days or less.
More than seven days.
Seven days.

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Which activity sounds the most appealing?
Fishing and/or roasting marshmallows.
Exploring historic, cultural, and shopping areas of a local city you've never been to before.
Climbing a boulder in order to get a better view of the world below.
Doing pretty much what you do every day, but in a new place.

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Have you ever considered staying in a hostel?
Yes, and I'd consider it for this next vacation.
No.
I've considered it, but I usually decide to stay elsewhere.
What's a hostel?

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Would you be willing to provide small amounts of easy labor in exchange for free accommodations?
Sure!
No.
I wouldn't like it, but I'd consider it.
I'd rather not, but I'm open to compromise if it means saving cash.

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Is there a certain time of the year in which you'd want to travel/take your vacation?
Whenever the temperature is above 55 degrees would be good with me.
The summer.
Anytime outside of winter would be ideal.
I'm open to year-round considerations.

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Do you own any camping gear?
Yes, tons of it!
I think I have a few sleeping bags and flashlights somewhere.
I own some.
Nope.

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What is one word that you'd use to describe yourself?
Outdoorsy.
Geeky.
Adventurous.
Curious.

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