Vacation

Part 1

When do you usually go on vacation, in the summer or some other part of the year?
Why do you think most people take vacations in the summer?
Do you usually spend your vacations at home or do you travel somewhere?
If you travel, what are your favorite destinations?
Who do you spend your vacations with most often?
Do you prefer summer or winter vacations, and why?
Do you like spending time at the beach?
Are you afraid of sharks?
Do you prefer swimming in a hotel saltwater pool or in the sea?
When and where did you learn to swim and who taught you?
Have you tried swimming in Sweden?
Have you ever tried scuba diving or would you like to?
Have you ever tried activities like water skiing, jet skiing or surfing?
Do you use any kind of sunscreen in the summer? If so, what kind?
Do you ever read during your vacation?
Describe the summers in your home country.
Does your home country have a nice coast where one can spend their vacation?
Where do people from your home country usually spend their vacation?
How long are the school holidays in your home country?
How did you spend your vacations when you were a child?

Part 2

Why do you think people like to travel when they are on vacation?
If you travel on vacation, what is your favorite means of transportation?
Do you usually pack a lot of things?
How long does it take you to pack your things?
What would you pack if you were going to a seaside hotel for a week?
Do you prefer to stay in a hotel or Airbnb, and why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two types of accommodation in your opinion?
What was the best hotel you have ever stayed in and what did you like about it?
Do you keep to your daily routine when you are on vacation or do you wake up and eat at a different time than usual?
Do you think it is better to spend an active vacation or just relax and do nothing?
Do you prefer to visit tourist attractions or relax on the beach?
Do you like to eat out in restaurants or do you cook your own food?
Do you like to go to nightclubs?
Do you buy souvenirs?
Have you ever been on vacation at a ski resort? If so, how was it?
Do you think Swedes take long vacations and how long are the vacations in your home country?
How long do you think a vacation should be to really relax and recharge your batteries?
Do you feel tired when you get home from vacation if you have been traveling?
Is it difficult for you to come back to work after the vacation?
Have you ever had a summer job? If so, what kind of job was it?

Bonus questions

Describe the best place you have spent your vacation at.
What makes you relax when you're on vacation?
What was your best vacation so far?
Have you ever been on a cruise or would you like to try it? If so, how was it and would you do it again?
Have you ever had any unpleasant experiences during your vacation?