What’s Your Travel Persona?

Your Travel Persona is you, but on vacation. It’s the side of you that governs everything to do with traveling; from your destinations to the activities you choose to the hotels you stay in. Your Travel Persona is your constant guide. Below  common Travel Personas, and some travelers will find that they fit into their category pretty neatly. However, others will find they morph into several categories. To help you make the most of your newfound knowledge about your travel persona, there’s also a few suggestions for destinations that should appeal to your inner-self, so you can be sure that your next vacation suits you perfectly. Keep reading to find out which persona you belong to.

THE NATURE-LOVER

The nature-lover finds joy in exploring unique landscapes and serious hiking opportunities. Most of their trips are determined by the variety of natural marvels they can see on their trip. Often times they look for destinations that allow them to take in as many different landscapes as possible.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

ICELAND – Although Iceland has now become one of the most popular destinations, most people stick to the south of the island. While there is a large amount of natural wonders in the south, the island is covered with hundreds more epic landscapes. Iceland has a different landscape around every corner and sure to appease any nature-lover’s desires!

THE LUXURY TRAVELER

The luxury traveler is the kind of traveler who wants to see the world… in a certain way. If you’re a luxury traveler, then you are more likely to look at hotels before you think about the actual destination, and the idea of “roughing it” is anathema to your travel plans. You’re the kind of traveler who dreams of a private jet for your own usage, looking for more info on the perfect interior for it, and traveling with your comfort as the top priority.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

DUBAI – It may seem a little cliche, but there’s really nowhere else in the world better for luxury travelers than Dubai. After all, this is the city with a seven-star hotel, a huge shopping mall featuring all the luxury brands, and man-made islands with the most perfect beaches you’ve ever seen. If you’re a luxury traveler, then Dubai is an absolute must-visit.

THE SPIRITUAL WANDERER

The spiritual wanderer is a person who’s looking to get in touch with their inner-self and their spiritual side. They may enjoy activities like exploring eastern temples, spiritual retreats, yoga or mediation. The spiritual wanderer is often on a quest, but that doesn’t necessarily mean traveling from place to place. Sometimes, that means staying in one place.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

LUANG PRABANG  – This slow-paced mountain town is the perfect place to get in touch with your spiritual side. It’s often referred to as the spiritual center of Laos. There are dozens of Buddhist temples where you can meditate with monks, you can enjoy a yoga class with Luang Prabang yoga and the natural views around the city are sure to put you in a zen mood.

THE ADVENTURE-JUNKIE

The adventure-junkie is not the kind of person who goes on vacation to relax. In fact, sunning themselves on the beach is their idea of a nightmare. They want high octane excitement every day that they’re away; there’s not a bridge they don’t want to bungee jump from, a mountain they don’t want to ride a bike down. Adventure-junkies are more likely to come home from their vacation needing a rest than feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

NEW ZEALAND – If you’re looking for a trip of non-stop excitement, then New Zealand is an essential choice. New Zealand is a country full of a variety of natural wonders, and there’s more adventure activities to try than you could possibly fit into a two week vacation— so you might need to go twice! From glaciers to incredible mountains, New Zealand has got it all, and is simply the best choice for adventure-junkies on the lookout for their next destination.

SOUTHERN UTAH – Southern Utah is the perfect place for adventure-junkies. Its desert landscape is phenomenal for your next trip! You can hike, rock climb, mountain bike and more! If you want to do something a little less physical, you can rent a jeep and take it off roading or on some epic 4-wheel drive roads.

THE HISTORY BUFF

History buffs are looking to see the world… as it used to be. While modern cities are fun, for the history buff, looking back is more important than looking forward. They want to explore ancient artefacts, learn more about the civilizations of centuries long past, and immerse themselves in the stories of the people who once walked the same roads they can now walk in the 21st century. If you’re a history buff, you’ll know the thrill of being able to immerse yourself in a city or country. While museums are important to you, what you really want is a city of living history, where the old aligns with the new, creating a spectacular bridge across the centuries.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

ITALY – Italy is a haven for Historical Travelers. You’ll likely want to spend a week or two in the country, exploring all the incredible historical sites that this country has to offer. Much of the history is “living” history too, so you don’t need to spend your days cooped up in a museum just to look back in time. You’ll definitely want to visit the ruins of Pompeii, as well as the capital, Rome, which is home to some of the most stunning ancient structures in the world.

GREECE – Another epic destination for Historical Travelers is Greece. The whole country is dotted with archaeological sites that you can remember from Greek Mythology and history classes. Don’t miss Olympia where the first ever Olympics were held and Delphi where major political decisions were made.

THE CULTURE VULTURE

For a cultural vulture, a vacation is a chance to see another culture. If you’re this kind of traveler, then you’re likely accustomed to spending a lot of your vacations indoors. You like to wander museums, art galleries, attend ballets and symphonies— the destination itself isn’t quite so important. Cultural vultures tend to love to spend their time exploring a city in depth, so they’re less likely to take off backpacking, go on a city break, or be willing to tour a large area in a short space of time. Instead, Cultural Travelers like to root themselves for their vacation, dive deep into an area, and soak up the culture of their chosen destination.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

AMSTERDAM – For the other personas, it’s been possible to select an entire country— but cultural vultures will want something more specific. If you’re a cultural vulture, then look no further than the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is home to two World Heritage sites, 96 theaters, 81 museums, 43 Michelin-starred restaurants, and plenty more besides. If you’re looking to visit a city with a rich culture just waiting to be explored, Amsterdam is the perfect choice for your next vacation.

NEW YORK CITY – A perfect spot in the U.S. for the culture vultures is NYC. There are around 100 museums and epic restaurants and bars to visit. They don’t have to be Michelin-starred to be delicious. Plus, New York City is the home of Broadway and there’s unparalleled architecture in this city.

THE FOODIE

Foodies are all about, you guessed it, food! Foodies scope out destinations based on where they can find unique flavors, fresh ingredients and local dishes. The foodie doesn’t necessarily need high class restaurants, they just want to make their taste buds feel alive. In fact, often times street food is their preference.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

THAILAND – Thailand is one of the greatest destinations for food EVER. The food is amazing quality, full of flavor and it can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. In addition to local markets, fine dining and street food, Thailand is a phenomenal place to take a cooking class as well. Then, you can wow your friends with your amazing Thai recipes.

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THE TRAVEL CHAMELEON

The travel chameleon is the person who does it all and blends into ever scenario. I think I tend to be in this category. When I got to a destination I want to dig in to the culture, to explore the nature and sample the local flavors. The world is big and each destination has a little something different to offer. However, there are several destinations that have it all.

WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?

BALI, INDONESIA – Although Bali isn’t a massive island, I truly feel like it has it all. There’s rich culture + art, delicious local foods, a unique form of Hinduism + spirituality, loads of yoga, stunning nature and plenty of adventure opportunities like white-water-rafting and scuba diving!

Whether you perfectly fit the personas above or have a hybrid Travel Persona, the destination ideas suggested should appeal to you. By letting your inner traveling voice be your guide when choosing where you should visit next, you can be confident of a vacation experience that you’ll absolutely adore.

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