PLATINUM DESTINATIONS (All personality types rate these places high)

The following destinations score very high, i.e., 8 to 10 on the Destination Satisfaction Index (DSI) for all personality types. Consider these places if your spouse or travel partner has a different travel personality than you and, therefore, enjoys different activities and interests when traveling. These destinations typically offer so much to do and such interesting things to see that each person should enjoy a great vacation. The destinations are listed in overall rank order in their ability to deliver a satisfying vacation experience. Because of uniformly high rankings, this list is the same for all personality types.

U.S. States U.S. Cities Hawaii Alaska Florida Nevada Maine Washington State Northern California Colorado Vermont Arizona Oregon Honolulu Las Vegas Branson, MO Reno/Lake Tahoe Orlando New Orleans Myrtle Beach International Countries International Cities England/Wales Australia Ireland New Zealand Scotland Italy British Columbia Bermuda Spain London, England Vancouver, BC, Canada Rome, Italy Paris, France Cancun, Mexico

GOLD DESTINATIONS (DSI scores in 8 to 10 range)

These destinations also score very high for your travel personality (8 to 10 range), but not for all personality types. You should be able to pursue many activities and interests that you will enjoy as much as at any of the platinum destinations.

U.S. States U.S. Cities Massachusetts Minnesota Montana Louisiana Wisconsin Southern California Alabama Anaheim / Orange County Minneapolis International Countries International Cities France Mexico U.S. Virgin Islands Austria Quebec, Canada Ontario, Canada Japan Cayman Islands Aruba Bahamas Israel Netherlands / Holland Los Cabos (Cabo), Mexico

SILVER DESTINATIONS (DSI scores in 6 to 7 range)

These destinations still score relatively well on the Destination Satisfaction Index (6 to 7 range) for your travel personality and can offer great vacation experiences.But you'd be wise to do some research and planning on things that might interest you before you start your trip.

U.S. States U.S. Cities South Carolina New Hampshire New York State North Carolina Washington, D.C. Michigan Maryland Utah Texas Pennsylvania Illinois Virginia Wyoming Rhode Island Arkansas Mississippi Georgia Missouri Tennessee Delaware Chicago Portland, OR Boston Minneapolis Denver San Antonio Los Angeles Atlanta Miami Salt Lake City Tampa Atlantic City International Countries International Cities Switzerland Germany Norway Hong Kong Nova Scotia, Canada Hungary Brazil Greece Jamaica Sweden Prince Edward Island, Canada Netherlands/Holland Montreal, Quebec, Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

BRONZE DESTINATIONS (DSI scores in 4 to 5 range)

These destinations score in the moderate range on the Destination Satisfaction Index (4 to 5) for your travel personality. Each can still offer satisfying vacation experiences but you want to be more certain about your choices. Again, read up on a place you might select. Start with our destination descriptions and buy travel guide books, travel magazines and talk with friends who have visited there.

U.S. States U.S. Cities Connecticut Missouri New Mexico South Dakota Idaho Kentucky West Virginia New Jersey Ohio North Dakota Indiana Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Phoenix International Countries International Cities Alberta, Canada Portugal New Brunswick, Canada Czech Republic Thailand Yukon, Canada Puerto Rico Barbados Puerto Rico Barbados Belgium Saskatchewan, Canada St. Maarten/St. Martin Calgary, Alberta, Canada

MID-AUTHENTIC RUNNER UP DESTINATIONS (DSI scores at 3 or below)

Few destinations score at 3 or below on the DSI for any personality type but, if you choose one, you can still have a very enjoyable trip if you plan carefully before you leave and know more about what you'd like to do when you get there. At Best Trip Choices, we firmly believe that almost every destination offers opportunities to enjoy unique and pleasant experiences. Since travel is an important part of your life, just take a little extra time to prepare for your next venture to one of these places.

U.S. States U.S. Cities Iowa Nebraska No cities score at 3 or below for mid-authentics. International Countries International Cities No countries score at 3 or below for mid-authentics. No cities score at 3 or below for mid-authentics.