Almost 3 Quarters of Travelers Prefer to Plan a Vacation Without a Plan
NEW JERSEY, USA - JUNE 26: An aerial view is seen as people enjoy warm weather at the Long Branch beach in southern New Jersey, United States on June 26, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
My wife and I really mesh well when it comes to vacations. We can go wherever she wants because it doesn’t matter to me where we go as long as the family is together. I’ll give suggestions, but there really isn’t anywhere I wouldn’t agree with. Another reason it works for us is that she likes to plan each day, where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and what we eat. Again, I’m fine with that. I’ll go wherever you like, do whatever you want to do, and eat anything anybody is in the mood for.
Differing views seem to be somewhat of the theme of a new survey by Study Finds. There are many vacationers who plan with great detail where and what to do on vacation, but it also shows that most people don’t like to stick to a plan. We’ve all vacationed with people who like to do it that way, about one-third, and some appreciate it, but some do not.
The survey found that 67% of Americans prefer taking trips “on a whim,” it included over 2,000 participants, and it was commissioned by Motel 6. It also learned that 73% of Americans would be all-in for traveling to a mystery or unknown location. I’ve never done that, but I agree, that seems like it would be fun. Seventy-five percent say that the fun of traveling to the destination is just as much fun as the destination itself.
This year more than half of those asked where they would be going said they would most likely be visiting friends and family. Half of those surveyed said they “need a break from life,” and more than a third hope to visit a city that they’ve never been to. Most do not like to travel alone, and 28% like to travel with their pet.
Wherever you go, I hope it’s fun and memorable.
New Jersey Food Festival Brings 'Boujee' Eats: What You Need To Know
New Jersey is getting a new food festival! Boujee FoodieCon will be coming to Fort Monmouth in Oceanport on June 3 and June 4. The two-day festival will have culinary contests, games, music, and more.
“We’re thrilled to bring this event to the community,” says CW Events founder, Renee Lam-Whiteman per NJ.com. “It’s a great way to showcase the diverse and extraordinary food and music scene in our area, and to bring people together for a day of fun and celebration.” Co-organizer Melanie Carpenter adds, “This event will showcase the ongoing transformation of Fort Monmouth from a vacant military base to a vibrant epicenter of the area.”
Take a look below to see what events you can expect, live music, and ticket information:
Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.