Answer seven questions, rate how much each one matters to you, and add up your points. You will end with three destination types in order, which is more useful than a single place name. Take the quiz separately, then compare.
It sits in our destination decisions topic and works alongside the couple priorities chooser.
How does the quiz work?
Each row has three answers. Choose the one that fits you best and note its letter: R for rest, C for city and culture, N for nature and adventure. Then give the row a weight of 1, 2 or 3, where 3 means this matters a lot.
| Question | R | C | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| What do you want at 7pm? | A quiet dinner and early night | A busy food street | A big meal after a day outdoors |
| How do you feel about planning? | As little as possible | Happy to plan places | Happy to plan activities |
| Ideal morning? | Sleep in, slow breakfast | Walk to a cafe or market | Early start outside |
| How long can you travel in one go? | Short, I want to arrive and rest | Medium is fine | Long is fine for the right place |
| How much privacy do you need? | Lots, a villa or quiet room | Some, a quiet hotel | Little, I am out most of the day |
| How important is nature? | A beach or pool view | A park is enough | I want hills, sea or forest |
| What fills your free hours? | Reading, pool, spa | Shops, food, culture | Walks, snorkelling, trails |
How do we score it?
For each row, add its weight to the letter you chose. Then total each letter. The highest total is your first type, the second is your close alternative and the third is your wild card.
Do this on paper. Write R, C and N at the top and tally down the page.
What do the three types mean?
- R: island or resort rest. Look for beach resorts, villas and spas where little is asked of you.
- C: city food and culture. Look for walkable districts, markets and heritage with a restful hotel.
- N: nature and adventure. Look for highlands, rainforest or island activities with comfort at night.
Your first type is the starting point, not a verdict. Read our guide on beach or city if R and C are close.
What if two types tie?
A tie is useful. It tells you a blend will suit you, such as a beach base with one city day, or a city with a spa afternoon. See the couple priority matching worksheet for how to settle it.
What does a finished score look like?
Say one partner scores R 9, C 5 and N 4. The other scores R 4, C 8 and N 6. Together that is R 13, C 13 and N 10, so rest and city tie for first, with nature as the wild card.
That result points to a beach base with a town nearby, or a city hotel with a pool and spa. It also tells you to leave strenuous adventure for another trip.
How do flight time and leave change the result?
Your leave days limit what is realistic. A long-haul wild card may not fit a short break. Use flight time to pick a honeymoon to filter your three types by travel hours.
What should we do next?
- Take the quiz separately and write down your top three types.
- Compare, and mark any type that appears on both lists.
- Note your leave days, budget ceiling and any halal or privacy needs.
- Send us the results. We will suggest places in each type, compare them, and give you a total for two.