Where is your next holiday?

Want to plan a holiday but lacking inspiration?

Take our holiday quiz to help you find your next holiday destination!

What is your favourite part of a holiday?

1. Immersing in a different culture
2. Exploring local history and sights
3. Tasting the local delicacies
4. Sightseeing and interacting with fellow travellers
5. An opportunity for exploring and relaxing.

Where is your ideal holiday location?

1. The jungle
2. The desert
3. The countryside
4. The city
5. The beach

 Your ideal accommodation is…

1. A homestay
2. An apartment
3. A quaint bed and breakfast
4. A luxury hotel
5. A beach house

 Your ideal climate is…

1. Warm and humid
2. Perfect one day, better the next
3. Cool and mild
4. Varied weather, no extremes
5. Hot and sunny

Who will you be travelling with?

1. Alone
2. Your best friend
3. Your significant other
4. New friends you meet along the way
5. Your whole family

Your go to shoes

1. Hiking boots
2. Sandals
3. Dress shoes
4. Sneakers
5. Thongs

Which holiday activity do you most like to do?

1. Exploring temples
2. Visiting museums
3. Exploring the countryside
4. A hop-on-and-off city bus tour
5. Playing/relaxing in the resort pool

 How do you prefer to spend your free time?

1. Hiking the tallest mountain you can find
2. People-watching at a farmers market
3. Sipping wine and getting lost in a good book
4. Coffee shop hangs with my friends
5. Relaxing at the spa

What’s your biggest concern when planning a trip?

1. Budget
2. Safety
3. Ease and low stress
4. Access to services (i.e internet)
5. Time

What is on your bucket list?

1. Great wall of China
2. Pyramids in Egypt
3. Tuscan countryside
4. Statue of Liberty
5. Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef

What makes a trip feel truly special?

1. Connecting with locals
2. Feeling at home
3. Your favourite meals
4. Busy with activities
5. Relaxing with family and friends

What gives you the biggest rush?

1. Animals in their natural habitat
2. Ancient ruins
3. A delicious meal from an amazing restaurant
4. Iconic sights
5. An amazing sunset

What’s your perfect way to spend a day?

1. Visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand
2. Visiting The Colosseum in Rome
3. Drinking wine in the Napa Valley
4. Visiting the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
5. Chasing waterfalls

Why do you travel?

1. To learn about other cultures
2. See as much of the world as possible
3. Escape day-to-day life and responsibilities
4. Get your adrenaline pumping
5. Create memories with your friends and family

Tally your responses! The number you choose the most indicates your next best holiday destination.

Mostly 1s

If you chose mostly 1’s, then your holiday style is all about culture, learning about the locals, getting outside exploring (and hiking) the sights, local habitat and wildlife either alone or with other travellers.

Your dream holiday destination is Cambodia

Cambodia is a cultural delight on a budget, filled with amazing food, amazing temple ruins and many historical sites. With warm and humid weather, you can spend several days exploring the many ruins of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srey. Followed by a lesson in Cambodia’s recent history by visiting the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and learning about Khmer Rouge’s horrific rule and genocide in the 1970’s.

Learn about life in Cambodia and connect with the locals with a homestay as part of your holiday, where you stay with locals and learn how they live. And remember to try some of the unusual delicacies including cooked creepy crawlies such as crickets, ants and even tarantulas.

Other similar holiday destinations to Cambodia include Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Mostly 2s

If you chose mostly 2’s, then your holiday style is all about historical sightseeing, museums, seeing as much of the world as possible and ticking off those must see iconic locations and sights around the world.

Your dream holiday destination is Italy

The European country of Italy is well known for its history, culture, food and much more. Explore the many ruins in Italy including the Colosseum, The Pantheon and The Roman Forum in Rome. Remember to visit the Trevi Fountain and make a wish, the Piazza Navona and spend at least a day in the Vatican City. Outside of Rome some Italy must do sights include a visit to the iconic water city of Venice, the Renaissance city of Florence, the 5 coastal towns of Cinque Terre and the scenic countryside of Tuscany, to name just a few.

Italy will have you in awe of history and culture and keep you busy with so much to see and do. Just remember to sample all the tasty Italian specialities and your Italian experience will be complete.

Other similar holiday destinations to Italy include Turkey, Egypt, Greece and Morocco.

Mostly 3s

If you chose mostly 3’s, then your holiday style is all about ease and comfort, country sights and tasting the local delicacies and wines in a laid back style.

Your dream holiday destination is a Rhine River cruise through Europe

A European river cruise has a set itinerary, is often all inclusive and you have one place to rest your head each night the entire trip. With this ease, you will escape your day-to-day life and visit up to 5 countries (depending on the cruise you choose) including Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Switzerland. Along with the towns of Strasbourg, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne and more. Along the 1,230km-long Rhine River you will see sights that will include endless castles and breathtaking landscapes. There are also architectural delights, historical sites, stunning natural sights such as the Rhine Gorge and the Black Forest and it’s also a wine lovers paradise.

This holiday experience will tick all your boxes for comfort, ease, pace, cuisine and so much more!

Other similar holiday destinations to a Rhine River Cruise include New Zealand, Tasmania, Ireland and sailing in Croatia.

Mostly 4s

If you chose mostly 4’s, then a fast-paced, city-based holiday full of iconic sights, activities, people and premium accommodation is right up your alley.

Your dream holiday destination is New York

A trip to New York City isn’t complete without visiting the many iconic sights such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square, just to name a few.

You can get out of New York for the day with a day trip to many popular tourist locations such as Niagara Falls, Boston, Washington DC, the Hamptons and more. To experience the best New York has to offer, why not also go to a Broadway show, a New York Knicks game and/or New York Yankees game.

New York also has some amazing shopping, museums, precincts (such as Greenwich Village), observation platforms, ferries, nightlife and so much more. There will never be a dull moment on your holiday to New York City.

Other similar holiday destinations to New York City include Mexico City, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Paris.

Mostly 5s

If you chose mostly 5’s, then your holiday style is all about an easy-going holiday that includes relaxation, quality time with family and friends, warm weather and all the sights that go with a resort style summer holiday.

Your dream holiday destination is Fiji

Fiji is close enough that you can have a lovely holiday with limited time. With so many to choose from, stay in a resort and spend every second day next to the pool with your chosen travel companion(s). On alternate days take day trips to islands, visit the rainforests, go white water rafting or river tubing, visit local markets and local cultural sights and so much more. Remember to utilise your resort amenities and get a spa treatment of your choice. If scuba diving is your thing, Fiji offers a lot of opportunities for sea diving, amongst many other water sports.

Also remember to experience the Fijian culture and food while visiting Fiji, a definite must is a Fijian Firewalking Ceremony

Other similar holidays destinations to Fiji include Hawaii, Samoa, the Whitsundays and Vanuatu.

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Always check the Smart Traveller website when planning you next holiday, for the latest travel advice on your planned destination.