What kind of vacation home should you rent this Labor Day?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What kind of vacation home should you rent this Labor Day?
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About This Quiz

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, celebrates the working person in the U.S. We celebrate with family and neighborhood parties, outdoor grilling, camping and running off to a vacation home for a long weekend. So, which vacation home should you rent this Labor Day? Take this quiz and find out.
What do you usually do on Labor Day?
Go to a park and barbecue.
Grill in the back yard.
Relax at a friend's house.
Work.

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What is your favorite Labor Day food?
Hot dogs.
Brats.
Grilled chicken breast.
Potato salad.

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How many days do you have off work for the Labor Day break?
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five or more.

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How far are you willing to travel for a vacation home?
Across the country.
A few hours away.
Within an hour.
Anywhere in the world.

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Who would you rent your vacation home with?
Family and friends.
Just my immediate family.
Anyone who wants to come.
Heck, I may not invite anyone.

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What is your ideal vacation spot?
Anywhere near the ocean.
Someplace I can fish.
Somewhere away from people.
In the heart of the bustle.

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What is your least favorite thing about Labor Day?
Insects.
Way too many people.
It's a lot of work for a day I should be relaxing.
I have to work.

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Which would you prefer to do on your Labor Day weekend?
Swim with the dolphins.
Go hiking.
Try a fancy restaurant.
Hide away and read.

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Are you afraid of heights?
Well, I have been known to get dizzy from them.
Not at all.
Yes, terrified.
I don't know. I've never been around heights.

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Do you prefer luxury or roughing it?
A little of both, I guess.
I want to rough it all the way.
I like to rough it, but stay in a house.
Luxury.

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How do you normally spoil yourself?
With a mani-pedi.
I buy some nice gear.
I go out with friends.
Weekend getaway to a new city.

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Do you prefer to stay local or travel on a long weekend?
I don't mind traveling a little.
I guess it doesn't matter, as long as I have fun.
I get bored where I am at.
When I need to get away, I NEED to get away.

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What city in the world tops your bucket list?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lake Como, Italy.
New York, USA.

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Which of these hobbies do you enjoy the most?
Sunbathing.
Hiking.
Fishing.
Exploring new restaurants.

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How do you relax?
I go for a swim.
I go for a walk.
I read.
Party!

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Do you prefer solitude or to be surrounded by people?
I like to be around others.
I prefer to be alone.
I like my family, but not many more than that.
I want to be fully invested in the people around me. A lot of people.

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Which of these views would make you happiest?
The ocean.
Mountains.
A lake.
A cityscape.

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When you step out of your vacation house, what do you want your bare feet to touch?
Grass.
Sand.
Cement.
Wood chips.

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Would you bring your pet with you on vacation?
Oh yeah, my dog will love it.
Not sure. I don't want to lose my pet on vacation.
Probably.
Nope.

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Why do you celebrate Labor Day?
Because I get paid to not work.
Because I usually think it's Memorial Day.
Because everyone else is.
I don't celebrate it. But sure, I take the day off.

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What would you like to drive on your Labor Day break?
A dune buggy.
A speedboat.
A horse.
A sports car.

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You lose electricity during Labor Day weekend. How do you entertain yourself in the evening?
Fishing in the dark.
Tell scary stories by flashlight.
Bonfire.
Go out.

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What is your Labor Day beverage go-to drink?
Something pink and fruity.
Lots of water.
Beer.
Wine.

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Which type of book might you read over the extended weekend?
Romance.
Self-improvement.
Action/adventure.
Read? Ain't nobody got time for that!

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What is your opinion of sharks?
Well, I can't say I want to be bitten by one?
I know all about them. Thank you, Shark Week.
They terrify me.
The hockey team? I'm more of a Blackhawks fan.

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How would you fend off a bear?
I am more interested in sprinting away.
With a torch.
I would play dead.
I would never be in that position to care.

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Which of these are you most afraid of?
Malaria.
Cockroaches.
Bees.
Being mugged.

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Is it possible you might not return to work after Labor Day?
Yep, I'd say that's a high probability.
I plan to return. Although, who knows?
Don't worry. I left a note for my boss. They'll be fine.
I'll be back.

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How did you spend Labor Day as a kid?
At home.
A picnic with family.
We went to a local park.
Who knows? Probably getting in trouble.

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How much are you willing to spend on your Labor Day vacation rental?
$100 per night.
Maybe $30 a night.
A couple hundred dollars a night.
Thousands.

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