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Dear Abby
3/8/2021
Are your vacations planned or spontaneous?
86%
Planned in advance
WINNER
86%
14
14%
Spur of the moment
14%
4
86%
Planned in advance
86%
14%
Spur of the moment
14%
4
Comments
Courtney Grant
My families is spur of the moment. That is because with 3 kids 4,3,and 1 if we make big plans majority of the time something comes up or it doesn't go as planned.
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Planned. I'm a big time planner. Have to make reservations, save up money, etc. etc.
ReplyGotta make arangements for my pups
ReplyIf you want to be sure that something will be available you need to book in advance. You should also leave some room for spur of the moment things.
ReplyIf you meant, did we book a room and transport before going, yes, we're "planned". But I would LOVE to just hop on a plane, train, or jump in the car and.........GO !
ReplyIt do plan it but being single I probably could start being a bit more spontaneous.
ReplyWith my crazy schedule, I have to
ReplyVCations need to be planned in advance for most of us. People depend on us to accomplish certain things. Have to prepare.
ReplyBecause I have to make sure I have enough of my medication in advance of leaving. I also find I can get better rates for lodging and airfare by purchasing far in advance.
ReplyI don't get paid vacations as I am hourly - part time. I have to request at least 2 wks prior and have to save up to cover the expense of missing time off from work.
ReplyAs an elderly lady who travels mainly accompanied with daughter, I need to be sure I have medications and she needs to get off work.
ReplyWe took one unplanned vacation which put us in Boston the evening of 9/11. A very scary time to be away from home.
ReplyAt the moment we are contemplating whether we must undo our mostly completed plans to go to Europe in May. In general planning is half the fun. Curse you corona virus!
ReplyI'm a planner for many parts of my life, including vacations.
ReplyI need to make all the plans in advance so I can request time off at my job,
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