Almost 3 Quarters of Travelers Prefer to Plan a Vacation Without a Plan

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 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:

There are several vendors that will be at the festival including food, drinks, and various products. Here are the lists of some of the vendors below:
- The Butcher's Block
- Pancho Mexican Kitchen
- Birdsmouth Beer - an all lager NJ brewery
- Mav's Top Buns - artisanal cinnamon buns
- Goodlife Coffee Mobile Barista
- Your Sister's Balls
- Hearthly Burger
- Dim Sum World
- Exotic Bowls
- Masha Moro Caviar
- Stefie the Sommelier Wine Tastings
- Honeysuckle Nectary Apiary & Gardens
- Q Company Barbeque
- Alfonso's Catering
- Best Day Ever Ice Cream Truck
- Crazy Corn 05 - Mexican street corn, mango chamoy and more!
- Green's Natural Foods
- Bella Ciao Pizza
- Crum & Co. - crumb cake
- CFS - Complete Fitness Solution: Home of Crossfit Shrewsbury
- Jaimes - clean, hydrating lip gloss line
- Oceanport Pharmacy
- Joyce Murphy, Better Homes and Garden Realtor

Gates Open (11 am - 9 pm)
Daly Irish Dance (11 am- 11:45 am)
Lakehouse Music Academy Bands (12pm- 2 pm)
Kül D'Sack (2 pm- 4 pm)
MC DJ Reem (4 pm- 9 pm)
Earth Monkeys (4 pm- 6 pm)
Laura G Music (6 pm- 8 pm)

Gates Open (11 am- 9 pm)
Daly Irish Dance (11:30 am 12:30 pm)
Damian & the DCQ (1 pm- 3 pm)
So Watt (3 pm- 5 pm)
Earth Monkeys (5 pm- 7 pm)

Live music will also be at the festival, and these four bands and one solo artist will be performing are below:

- So Watt
- Earth Monkeys
- Laura G Music
- Kul D'Sack
- Lakehouse Music Academy bands

Gates open Saturday, June 3rd at 11 am - 9pm & Sunday, June 4th at 11am to 7pm. Admission is free for children under the age of 10. There are no refunds. This is a rain-or-shine event. In your ticket price you will receive, entrance, parking, entertainment, 360 photo booth, carnival
You can purchase your tickets here.