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QUIZ: What kind of a holiday are you craving?

Would you rather some relaxing five-star luxury or an adrenaline-charged escape?

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NOW THAT TEMPERATURES have plummeted and the sunset has been pushed forward to before 5pm around the country – it’s time to think about escapes.

We’re taking more overseas holidays too – according to the CSO, the trips that Irish residents took overseas last quarter climbed by 7.3%.

So, what’s on your hitlist for 2018? A luxurious five-star beach resort in Greece, a yoga retreat in Cancun, Mexico or some adrenaline-charged time out in the Alps?

We’ve created a quiz to determine exactly what kind of holiday would do you a world of good right now, so prepare to find out.

1. Where are we likely to find you on your first morning on holiday?
Heading straight for the pool
Finding out what your loved ones want to do

Checking out the breakfast
Exploring the area and finding the best views
2. How do you feel about kids being part of your trip?
Yeah, I'd love them there
I would prefer not to have kids there if possible

I'd like to spend some time with them, but also have time to myself/ourselves
I'm not sure we'd be able to do anything adventurous with kids there
3. What's your idea of entertainment?
A day in a water park
Exploring the area by bike or kayak

A day full of activities and delicious meals
Relaxing by the pool with your nearest and dearest
4. Which of these are the most important on holiday?
A constant supply of delicious food
Gorgeous views

Things to do
Privacy and time away from the masses
5. Pick a dream destination.
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Cancun, Mexico

Majorca, Spain
Corfu, Greece
6. Which of these would you download to watch on the plane over?
Moana
La La Land

Wolf Of Wall Street
Into The Wild
7. Pick somewhere to rest your head.
This little chalet
This hotel room

This apartment
This rooftop
8. Where will we find you at night?
Having a three-course dinner with your loved ones
Tasting some of the local cuisine

Kicking back with the kids
Taking in some of the views at sunset
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You're craving a splash in a water park.
If there's one thing you love, it's waterslides, wave pools and the thrill of a donut keeping you afloat as you fall into oblivion down a tube. Why not book a hotel that grants you free access to one?
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You want somewhere with brilliant kids' entertainment.
You don't want to miss the joy of messing around in the pool with your kids during the day, but you wouldn't mind a few hours off in the evening. Why not look into booking somewhere you know they'll talk about for years?
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You scored out of !
You're craving somewhere private and spacious with your loved ones.
If there's one thing you find relaxing, it's a bit of peace and quiet with just you, your family or your friends - without having to share a pool or dining areas with others. Why not book a suite or a private pool for you and yours?
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You're craving a romantic trip with your other half.
Your idea of a dream holiday involves uninterrupted quality time with your significant other, whether it's on the beach or trying something new together. Why not book somewhere that's designed for romance, without kids?
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You'd like to stay somewhere all-inclusive.
If you're not having six different types of breakfasts, you're not doing it right. You love free snacks at the pool and knowing no matter what cuisine you want, you'll find it. Why not book an all-inclusive stay somewhere?
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You scored out of !
You're craving a stay in a five-star luxury hotel.
When you're on holiday, you want to feel like a VIP - from start to finish. You want the peaceful pools, decadent dining, treatments in a spa, and most of all - a luxurious room. Why not treat yourself?
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You scored out of !
You're craving an adventurous holiday.
Sitting still at the pool is fine - for about five minutes. Then you want something exciting, whether it's skiing, swimming with dolphins, mountain biking or rafting. Why not book an adventure?
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You scored out of !
You want to explore lakes and mountains.
If there's one thing you adore - it's being in nature. You'd love a few strolls into the mountains, fantastic views and dips in crystal clear lakes. Why not schedule a holiday at one of Europe's most beautiful lakes?
Share your result:

No matter what kind of a holiday you’re after, TUI specialises in holidays tailored to suit the needs of Irish families, couples and groups of friends. They offer exclusive package holidays from a range of Irish airports directly to destinations in the sun. Let them build the perfect trip for you here - the choice is yours.

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