PassPorter Survey

Thank you for your interest in helping us make PassPorter a valuable travel guide for vacation planners. Please answer as many of the twenty-five questions below as possible. This survey is comprehensive and if you find it too long, feel free to only answer those questions that interest you. If you would like this survey to be anonymous, skip question 25 at the end—this is the only way we have of identifying the author of a survey. At the bottom of the survey are blanks for you to enter your own suggestions, comments, ratings, and questions. If you make a suggestion or question that requires an answer, we will get back to you as soon as possible (assuming you gave us an e-mail address). Thank you!

Please Note: This survey assumes you have a copy (or have read a copy) of PassPorter. If you are unfamiliar with the book, please take our other survey.

Travel and You...

1. How would you characterize your knowledge of trip planning?
-beginner -average -expert -other:

2. How frequently do you travel?
-haven't visited yet -less than once every 5 years -every year -more than once a year-other:

3. If you travel more than once a year, about how many days do you travel during the year? days

4. What is the duration of your average trip/vacation? days

PassPorter and You...

5. What edition of PassPorter do you have?
1999 (first edition)  2000 (spiral/regular)  2000 (ring/deluxe)  2001 (spiral/regular)  2001 (ring/deluxe)

6. What is your level of satisfaction with PassPorter?
-highly satisfied -moderately satisfied-neutral moderately dissatisfied highly dissatisfied -other:

7. At the price you paid for your PassPorter what kind of value does it represent?
-excellent -good -average -fair -poor -other:

8. Approximately what price did you pay (including tax and shipping, if any): $
Click here if your PassPorter was a gift or review copy.

PassPorter Design...

9. How do you feel about the overall dimensions of PassPorter? -keep it the same -make it shorter -make it narrower -make it smaller overall -make it wider -make it taller -make it larger overall

10. How do you feel about the weight of PassPorter? -keep it the same -make it lighter (fewer pages) -make it heavier (more pages)

11. PassPorter First Edition Owners only: Was the vinyl dust jacket currently included with PassPorter a significant factor in your decision to buy PassPorter? -yes -no -didn't matter

12. In the 2000 Edition, we replaced the paper cover and separate vinyl dust jacket with a new all-in-one cover design that offers reinforced edges and corners (to resist feathering, folding and other damage), and fold-under end flaps (for additional information/maps and greater cover strength). It is now easier to write information on the inside covers as the vinyl cover is not be in the way. The cover material is plastic coated, but there is no additional vinyl jacket. How do you feel about this change?  -love it -hate it -not sure -don't care

13. How do you feel about the spiral binding in the PassPorter?

14. We are now offering PassPorter in a six-ring binder (deluxe version). Does this format interest you? -yes -no -not sure -don't care

PassPorter Content...

15. What is your interest and satisfaction in the following features that appear in the current edition of PassPorter? Please rate each feature from 1 to 5, with 1 being excellent and 5 being poor.

Feature Your Interest Your Satisfaction
Planning calendars, timeline chart, and nameplate inside front cover 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Planning information (overall) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Finding Information
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Budgeting For Your Vacation
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Budgeting Worksheet
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Money-Saving Programs and Tips
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Traveling information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  When to Go
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  How to Get There (Plane, Car, Etc.)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Traveling Worksheet
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Packing Tips and List
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Lodging information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Choosing Lodging
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Hotel  Comparison Chart
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Reserving a Room
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Lodging Worksheet
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Hotel Descriptions
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Hotel Floorplans
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Touring (Museum/Venue) information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Touring Basics
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Touring Passes
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Deciding What to Do
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Touring Worksheet
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Getting Around
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Major Destination Maps
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Museum/Venue Descriptions
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Dining Information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Deciding Where to Eat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Dining Worksheet
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Restaurant Basics
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Special Meals for Special People
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Bringing Food From Home
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Special/Unique information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Guided Tours and Educational Programs
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Activities for Kids 
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  VIP Tips (special things to do)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Childcare 
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Special Occasions (birthdays, holidays, engagements, weddings, etc.)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Making Your Trip Special
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Tips and Magic Memories (throughout book) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Worksheets 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Charts 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Maps 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Index 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
PassPocket Index 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Note pages 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Journal pages 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
PassPockets (organizer/itinerary pockets) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Front: Itinerary
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Front: Things To Do
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Front: Notes
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Inside: Top slot for large items
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  Inside: Middle slot for small items
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Back: Memories of Your Day
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Back: Photos and Snapshots
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Back: Meals and Snacks
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Back: Budget and Expenses
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
  On Back: Notes for Next Time
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Important Reminders/Addresses/Phone Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

PassPorters in the Future...

16. What other features would you like to see in future PassPorters?

17. Do you have any suggestions or comments about PassPorter (current or future)?

18. Do you have any questions regarding PassPorter (current or future)?

19. Do you wish to be kept up-to-date of PassPorter via our announcement-only mailing list? Yes No (If you click yes, be sure to include your e-mail address below.)

20. Do you wish to receive a postcard when we announce future PassPorters? Yes No (If you click yes, be sure to include your mailing address below.)

21. What is your name, address, and e-mail address?
Note: You may leave one or all of the following fields blank, but if you don't include your name and e-mail address, we won't be able to respond to your suggestions/questions and/or subscribe you to our announcement mailing list. If you don't include your name and mailing address, we won't be able to send you a postcard. All information will be kept confidential.

First Name: Last Name:
Street Address:
City:   State/Province:   Zip/Postal Code:
Country (you may leave blank if you're in the U.S.):
E-Mail Address:

Thank you!