Which generation do you identify with?
Boomer
Gen X
Millennial
Gen Z
What type of traveler were you pre-COVID?
Wishful thinker - I wanted to travel but didn’t get to nearly enough.
Road warrior - I loved to drive to nearby adventures.
Island hopper - I took time to relax and travel on a regular basis.
Frequent flyer - I’ve been so many places, I’ve lost track.
Did the pandemic alter your vacation plans this year?
No, I had no plans yet.
Yes, I chose to cancel it.
Yes, my trip was canceled by the resort or airline.
No, I traveled anyway.
No, I traveled but had to change my destination.
Who are your most frequent vacation traveling companions?
Me, myself, and I
Just the two of us
The whole family
My friends
How risky do you think it is to travel right now?
My toilet paper and I aren’t going anywhere. I don’t feel safe.
The jury is out. I can’t decide if I should stay home or go.
I don’t think it’s riskier than normal, but frequently changing travel advisories and protocols make me feel uncertain.
With the right precautions, I feel traveling is safe.
What is currently most restricting you from traveling?
I don’t want to get sick/I am in a vulnerable population.
Financial concerns.
Judgment from friends and family.
Uncertain where it’s safe/convenient to travel.
Nothing is preventing me from traveling.
Which condition would boost your chances of planning a trip in the next 6 months?
A COVID-19 vaccine.
If I can get to my destination by car instead of by plane.
A brighter financial outlook.
Flexibility. I can change or cancel my trip if I change my mind.
Nothing. I am ready to go now!
What type of getaway sounds most appealing to you right now?
Home sounds most appealing right now. #staycationlife
Road trip to a cabin in another state.
A beachside resort with special activities and accommodations for remote school and work.
An adventure trip off the beaten track.
Big theme park vacation without the typical crowds.
How will you plan vacations in a post-COVID world?
I don’t do the vacation planning in my family.
I plan to research on travel sites to find the best deals.
Recommendations from family and friends.
I’ll work with a travel agent so I don’t have to stress about planning or following changing travel advisories.
How do you predict the pandemic may permanently change your own travel style?
I will avoid certain locations in the U.S./world.
I do not predict a change.
I will be nervous to travel, but fear won’t stop me.
I will travel more than ever.