1.	If you were planning a dinner party and could choose any guest of honor, whether living or dead, real or fictional, who would you invite? Vladimir Nabokov, postmodern author of "Lolita" and "Pale Fire." Indiana Jones, world explorer. Julia Child, gourmet chef extraordinaire. Chris Evert, former tennis champion. Deepak Chopra, total well-being expert.
2.	Where's your ideal place to be in springtime, when the natural world bursts into bloom? The Marais in Paris, happily wandering between the historic Bastille and the sleek glass and metal Pompidou Center. The nearest U.S. national park, enjoying a glorious picnic lunch with your parents, children, and the extended family. On the Big Island of Hawaii, strolling through the Thurston lava tube amid a lush rain forest; or, swimming languidly in Green Lake on the wild Puna coast. The Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, spotting moose browsing on branches, bald eagles hunting for fish, and 129 other species of birds. Cruising in luxury to the Mediterranean aboard a Windstar Cruises ship indulging in its delicious spa options.
3.	Which of these outdoor experiences most captures your fancy? Visiting the luxurious resort town of Baden-Baden, Germany, at the edge of the Black Forest, famous for its curative mineral waters. Deep-sea fishing for marlin in the Sea of Cortez, off Cabo San Lucas. Taking a solo journey through the countryside in the homeland of your great-grandparents. Wandering the rugged, windswept Yorkshire moors of England, where you might see the ghosts of Heathcliff and Catherine. Roughing it on the Serengeti plains of western Tanzania, amid breathtaking wildlife, including wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, and zebras.
4.	If you suddenly had an unexpected day off from work, what would be your "dream day?" Plunging into a day of nonstop Bikram yoga classes, topped off with a heart-healthy dinner for two with your beloved. Indulging in some recreational shopping, followed by a dip in a hot spring, and then a deeply delicious, five-course meal at a local French restaurant. Spending the day at your favorite museum and then heading for a little independent bookstore hosting an evening reading of Isabel Allende's work. Climbing aboard your bike for an all-day ride throughout your city, with the goal of finding at least one new local attraction each hour. Spending the morning in bed and the afternoon worshiping the sun, followed by cocktails at sunset and bowling in the evening.
5.	If you found $100 on a street corner and couldn't return it to the owner, how would you spend it? Buy a wad of lottery tickets to try to multiply your money. Buy tickets for orchestra seats at the opera starring a celebrated tenor and diva. Splurge on a sublime meal with all the trimmings from a posh catering service. Deposit the money into your children's college fund or your parents' 50th anniversary gift fund. Buy some snacks and drinks and throw an impromptu party for your best friends.
6.	What is your idea of a pleasant evening of entertainment? Going for a long drive along the coast and stopping for drinks at an out-of-the-way watering hole. Having an out-of-town cousin to your house for dinner and retiring to the living room afterward for gossip and stories. Attending a play at an outdoor theater and then going to dance to live Worldbeat music. Having the finest boutiques on Rodeo Drive opened for your private shopping pleasure. Hiking up to a hilltop outside of town for some smog-free stargazing.