What’s Your Shared Joy Profile™?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Who are you designing travel around right now?
- A.
  Little ones (0–5)
- B.
  Elementary-age kids (6–10)
- C.
  Tweens (11–12)
- D.
  Teenagers
- E.
  College-age/launching kids
- F.
  Adult children
- G.
  Grandchildren
- H.
  Grandparents
- I.
  Just the two of us sometimes
- J.
  Our family changes depending on the trip
2.
Which sentence sounds MOST like life at your house right now?
- A.
  We're in the snacks, backpacks, and “where are your shoes?” years.
- B.
  Our kids are old enough to have opinions—and they definitely have opinions.
- C.
  We're basically coordinating several people's independent lives under one roof.
- D.
  Our kids are starting to leave home, and time together suddenly feels different.
- E.
  Getting everyone in the same place at the same time practically requires an act of Congress.
- F.
  We're entering a new chapter and figuring out what family time looks like now.
3.
Be honest. Who usually carries the vacation?
- A.
  One person researches, books, remembers, and keeps everyone moving.
- B.
  One person leads, but everyone helps.
- C.
  We divide things pretty evenly.
- D.
  Different people take charge of different things.
- E.
  Nobody takes charge until somebody realizes we probably need dinner reservations.
4.
You magically get one completely open vacation day. Your family's first instinct is:
- A.
  Find something we've never done before.
- B.
  Find the most exciting thing nearby.
- C.
  Pool, games, food, laughing. We're good.
- D.
  Absolutely nothing. That's the point.
- E.
  As long as we're together, nobody really cares.
- F.
  Let's make it special—this is vacation!
5.
Which vacation moment sounds most like your family at its BEST?
- A.
  Everyone is laughing so hard somebody can't breathe.
- B.
  We're standing somewhere incredible saying, “Can you believe we're actually here?”
- C.
  We did something someone was nervous to try—and they LOVED it.
- D.
  Nobody knows what time it is and nobody cares.
- E.
  We're sitting around talking longer than we ever would at home.
- F.
  We're celebrating something important in a way we'll always remember.
6.
Your family has four hours with NOTHING planned. What happens?
- A.
  Someone has already Googled “things to do near me.”
- B.
  Everyone celebrates and heads toward water.
- C.
  Somebody says, “We didn't come all this way to sit around!”
- D.
  Half wants adventure. Half wants a nap. Negotiations begin.
- E.
  Everyone wanders off and magically reappears when food is involved.
- F.
  We find somewhere interesting and just start exploring.
7.
What's most likely to become a story your family tells for YEARS?
- A.
  Something went hilariously wrong.
- B.
  Someone did something completely outside their comfort zone.
- C.
  We discovered something none of us expected.
- D.
  A simple moment where everyone was just happy.
- E.
  Something ridiculous we did together.
- F.
  A milestone or celebration we'll never forget.
8.
It's 8:15 AM on vacation. What's happening?
- A.
  Breakfast is finished. Where are we going?
- B.
  I'm attempting to wake teenagers who apparently traveled thousands of miles to sleep.
- C.
  Half of us are ready. Nobody knows where the other half went.
- D.
  We're ordering breakfast and have absolutely no intention of rushing.
- E.
  Depends on the day—and that's exactly how we like it.
9.
Which itinerary makes you feel better?
- A.
  I want to know exactly what's happening each day.
- B.
  Give me one anchor activity each day and leave some breathing room.
- C.
  Plan the important things and let the rest happen.
- D.
  Please don't show me an itinerary. I'm on vacation.
10.
Everyone wants something different. Your reaction?
- A.
  We're together. We'll find something everyone likes.
- B.
  We compromise and rotate who chooses.
- C.
  Split up! Happy people reunite later.
- D.
  This is honestly one of the hardest parts of family travel for us.
11.
Your family is happiest when vacation feels...
- A.
  Exciting—we came to DO things.
- B.
  Interesting—we came to experience something different.
- C.
  Easy—nobody wants to work very hard.
- D.
  Flexible—we can decide based on how everyone feels.
- E.
  Special—we want moments that don't feel like everyday life.
- F.
  Connected—we finally have time for each other.
12.
It's Day 4. Which sentence is MOST likely to be heard?
- A.
  Do we seriously have to get up early AGAIN?
- B.
  What are we doing tomorrow?
- C.
  Why can't everyone just agree?
- D.
  Wait—I thought YOU made the reservation.
- E.
  Can we please just stay here today?
- F.
  How much did THAT cost?
13.
Which one has hurt a family vacation before?
- A.
  Trying to fit too much in.
- B.
  Spending too much time deciding what to do.
- C.
  Everyone wanting something different.
- D.
  Travel days/logistics wearing everyone out.
- E.
  Not having enough space from each other.
- F.
  Worrying whether we're getting our money's worth.
- G.
  Honestly, I'm usually too busy making the vacation happen to fully enjoy it.
14.
Vacation would feel more like a vacation to ME if...
- A.
  I didn't have to make every decision.
- B.
  Everyone wasn't rushing.
- C.
  I knew we'd chosen the right place.
- D.
  Everyone had something they genuinely enjoyed.
- E.
  We weren't worried about money the whole time.
- F.
  I could actually be present instead of managing everything.
15.
Ten years from now, what would make this vacation feel completely worth it?
- A.
  We still laugh about things that happened.
- B.
  My kids remember how much fun we had together.
- C.
  We experienced something we'll probably never experience again.
- D.
  Everyone remembers how relaxed and happy they felt.
- E.
  We felt closer afterward.
- F.
  It became one of those “Remember when...” stories our family keeps telling.
16.
Which sentence hits closest to home right now?
- A.
  Life is good—it's just really, really busy.
- B.
  My kids are growing up faster than I expected.
- C.
  I feel like we're together all the time but don't necessarily CONNECT all the time.
- D.
  We've been through a lot and could use some joy.
- E.
  We're entering a new chapter as a family.
- F.
  I simply don't want to look back and wish we'd done more while we had the chance.
17.
What do you secretly want someone to say after the trip?
- A.
  That was SO fun.
- B.
  I can't believe we did that.
- C.
  Can we go back?
- D.
  I loved having everyone together.
- E.
  That was exactly what we needed.
- F.
  Remember when...?
18.
Your browser has 37 vacation tabs open. What happens next?
- A.
  Are you kidding? That's my happy place.
- B.
  I narrow them down and keep researching.
- C.
  I start wondering whether I'm comparing the right things.
- D.
  I ask everyone what they think and somehow end up MORE confused.
- E.
  I want someone knowledgeable to say, “Based on your family, THIS is what I'd do.”
19.
When you're making a big travel decision, which sounds most like you?
- A.
  Show me everything. I like comparing.
- B.
  Give me three good options.
- C.
  Give me your recommendation and explain why.
- D.
  Learn what matters to us and tell me what YOU would do.
20.
When would spending MORE on a vacation feel worth it?
- A.
  If the accommodations were noticeably nicer.
- B.
  If travel/logistics became easier.
- C.
  If it created an experience we'd remember forever.
- D.
  If it reduced stress for everyone.
- E.
  If someone could explain exactly how that additional money improves OUR experience.
- F.
  Usually I'd rather choose the lowest reasonable price.
21.
When you find a great travel deal, what's your first thought?
- A.
  BOOK IT!
- B.
  How does this compare with everything else?
- C.
  Is this actually a good fit for our family?
- D.
  What am I giving up to get that price?
- E.
  A good price doesn't matter much if it's the wrong experience.
22.
If someone could really understand your family and design your next vacation around what matters MOST to you, what would you want to do next?
- A.
  I'm mostly curious about our Family Joy Profile.
- B.
  I'd love ideas and inspiration, but I'm not planning anything yet.
- C.
  We're considering a trip, but I'm not ready to start planning.
- D.
  We have a trip in mind and I'd like help figuring out what fits us.
- E.
  I'm ready to stop researching and have someone design this with us.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Curious Explorers™
2.
Bold Adventurers™
3.
Playful Connectors™
4.
Easygoing Restorers™
5.
Togetherness Seekers™
6.
Memory Makers™