Travel Compatibility Quiz

A. What is your perfect time of day?

1. Early morning

2. Mid-morning

3. Afternoon

4. Evening

5. Late Night

B. Where do you like to sleep?

1. Outdoors, Hostels, or One-of-a-kind units

2. Budget hotels or BNBs

3. Comfortable, Mid-Range hotels or BNBs

4. Luxury Hotels and Spas

C. The accommodation should have …

1. Shared kitchens

2. Private kitchens

3. Shared bathrooms

4. Private bathrooms

D. Favorite environments include …

1. In a large city

2. On a farm

3. In quaint little towns

4. Alongside a water source (river, lake, ocean)

5. Near theme parks

E. Vacation weather should be …

1. dry, chilly, crisp, windy

2. icy, snowy, frosty

3. hot, sunny, humid, scorching

4. misty, mild, moody, cloudy

F. Fun Entertainment includes …

1. Guided tours

2. Independent wandering

3. Thrills and spills

4. Hiking or outdoor activities

5. Indoor museums, movies, theater

G. Mealtime looks like …

1. Eating out with grab-n-go

2. Cooking in with new or familiar ingredients

3. Michelin Star restaurants

4. Local cuisine in family-friendly establishments

H. Fears to face or avoid when traveling and exploring

1. Fear of the unknown

2. Fear of flying or missing transportation connections

3. Fear of boats or water

4. Fear of heights

5. Safety concern (scams, theft, terrorists)

6. Separation, homesickness, loneliness

7. Fear of foreign language barriers

8. Getting lost, making mistakes, or forgetting to pack something

9. Medical emergencies or regular treatments (allergies, illness, injuries)

10. Money concerns

11. Others: _____________

A survey of 1,008 married American couples conducted by the Western & Southern Financial Group in March 2026 revealed that 67 percent of married couples can’t agree on their retirement plans.

Despite being married, travel is one item that couples disagree about. After years in the workforce, it is common for one person in a relationship to be more of a home body when the other wants to explore. While traveling, we met a 62-year-old woman who was taking a break from her marriage because she needed to travel and he had no interest. So, if married couples can disagree on travel, then other travel companions might have difficulty initiating common travel plans beyond a location.

We developed this Travel Compatibility Quiz to help friends, lovers, and married couples plan their next vacation through the discussion of eight common factors which drive vacation plans. Take this quiz with a partner and have open conversations about each answer. Find flexibility and common ground when answers vary.