Which type of traveler are you? This presentation was made to help you find out what kind of traveler you are. Good luck and do not forget to leave a comment with your traveler profile.

1. Which Type Of Traveler
Are You?

2. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU?
You probably don’t know it, but the type
of tourist you are has a huge influence
on the type of travel you indulge
yourself in. Don’t worry, however, for
there is some science behind it. You
won’t merely be lumped into a
category where you’re a ‘lazy tourist’ or
the equivalent of a ‘Little Englander,’
dependent on where it is you are from.
FINDING YOURSELF | 02
FINDING YOURSELF
Which type of tourist are you? We explored 9 different descriptions that were identified in a
1992 study, what they mean, and where the best places on Earth are to indulge in this
manner of travel.
Be warned: You might not like the group you fit into, although it might motivate you to
rethink your own holiday attitudes and behaviours, or give you an idea for a great holiday
in the near future.

3. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? TYPES OF TRAVELERS | 03
TYPES OF
TRAVELERS
SUN WORSHIPPER
JETSETTER
ANTHROPOLOGIST
MASS TOURIST
DRIFTER
EXPLORER
ACTION SEEKER
THRILL SEEKER
ESCAPIST

4. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? SUN WORSHIPPER | 04
SUN WORSHIPPER
We expect that most people will be able to relate to this type of tourism. After all,
despite sweeping changes in the industry and the attitudes of travellers, large numbers
of people still decide to take a holiday in a particular destination because the sun will
be shining most of the time.
The sun worshipper follows a very particular pattern of behaviour during a holiday; they
are the people that you see relaxing around the pool from dawn until dusk, and on the
days they do move it is only down to the beach where they follow a similar pattern of
inactivity.
Sport
Nature
Luxury
Party

5. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? SUN WORSHIPPER - DESTINATIONS | 05
The beauty of being this type of tourist is that you can almost look at a world map and
point to any country that has the climate you’re looking for. Depending on where you
are in the world, it might not be necessary to spend a lot of money if all you’re seeking
from a trip is the sun.
Consider Mexico, the northern coast of Brazil, and places around the Mediterranean,
including politically stable nations in North Africa.
SUN WORSHIPPER - PLACES TO VISIT

6. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ACTION SEEKER | 06
ACTION SEEKER
This probably isn’t going to be the description you expect to find under this banner. No,
an action seeker is not someone who loves an adventure holiday or heads off looking
for extreme sports, although we will get to that later.
An action seeker is the tourist who heads to a resort and becomes an all-out reveller,
looking for the parties that are taking place around a locality, the best nightclubs, and
organized events such as bar crawls and booze cruises. Throw in a very liberal attitude
towards sex and drugs and you won’t be far away from the perfect fit when it comes
to this description.
Luxury
Party

7. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ACTION SEEKER - DESTINATIONS | 07
We’re not about to feel like we’re naming and shaming any resort or country, and the
last thing we would want is to upset a national embassy or tourist board and have
ourselves blacklisted for life.
If you fit into this category yourself, you know the type of places we’re talking about. If,
for some reason, you’re planning to be an action seeker, then a quick Google search
will likely show you the best places to go.
ACTION SEEKER - PLACES TO VISIT

8. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ANTHROPOLOGIST | 08
ANTHROPOLOGIST
Admittedly, this sounds like we’re starting to get a little deep, thus moving perhaps
from one extreme to the other. However, being an anthropologist doesn’t mean you
have to have an impressive degree or any other qualification.
Rather, a tourist anthropologist is a person who takes themselves off to various locations
around the world and immerses themselves in their destination. This tourist is probably
the most likely to reject anything that is on offer from their homeland, and try out local
cuisine, pastimes, and spend time within the community getting to know the people,
and maybe even getting involved with farm work, fishing, or other traditional roles. An
anthropologist is also likely to stay in a guest house or bed and breakfast facility, rather
than an ‘all mod cons’ hotel or apartment complex.
Sport
Culture
Nature

9. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ANTHROPOLOGIST - DESTINATIONS | 09
Three locations around the world really stand out for us in this respect. The Greek
Islands is the first. Clearly, you need to avoid the islands that are known for sun and
action seekers – no, we’re not naming them – and head to the smaller locations that
are perhaps not even well known for tourism.
East Africa would be our second option, with community programs often operating in
countries such as Tanzania and Kenya, where you can actually go and live in a village
undergoing development and have some input yourself. Finally, consider the
Patagonia region of South America. This area is very remote, but home to some great
communities as well as simply stunning landscape.
ANTHROPOLOGIST - PLACES TO VISIT

10. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? MASS TOURIST | 10
MASS TOURIST
If you feel that your holidays are stuck in a rut, then the chances are that you find
yourself firmly in the ‘mass tourist’ category. This person perhaps closely relates to the
sun worshipper or action seeker, but is more likely to be someone who travels with their
families and younger children.
The mass tourist books their holidays at the travel agency, picking out the best picture
from the collection of ‘Summer Sun’ brochures on the shelf, and indulging themselves
in tour operator excursions and the buying of souvenirs – some might say tacky ones –
during their trip.
Culture
Nature
Luxury
Party

11. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? MASS TOURIST - DESTINATIONS | 11
We were tempted to label this one places to avoid, but if you’re a person who enjoys
a traditional ‘tourist holiday,’ there are many great locations around the world to
head, depending on your current location and budget.
MASS TOURIST - PLACES TO VISIT

12. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? THRILL SEEKER | 12
THRILL SEEKER
We promised you we would get onto looking at extreme sports, and now we have the
real definition of what many would term an action seeker. This type of holiday goes far
beyond mere action, and can range from a 100 miles an hour adrenaline rush down a
mountain to discovering some of the most unique and exciting wildlife anywhere in the
world.
Thrill seekers are more likely to book an adventure holiday, following adrenaline-fuelled
pursuits such as skydiving and abseiling, but you can also group those who look for a
diverse mixture of travel activities into this category. These travellers choose holidays
specifically because of the adventure element; this is not your tourist who arrives in a
country, sees something exciting, and decides “I’d love to try that.”
Sport
Nature
Luxury
Party

13. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? THRILL SEEKER - DESTINATIONS | 13
This depends completely on what your interests are and what you’re looking to do on
holiday. However, countries such as Australia and New Zealand offer a diverse range
of options, and the varying terrain found across these nations means that you can do
almost anything, from wakeboarding and swimming with sharks in the water to skiing
and snowboarding down towering peaks.
That said, those countries can be expensive to get to, so if you’re on a tighter budget,
you will have options elsewhere; almost every country has something to offer a thrill-
seeker.
THRILL SEEKER - PLACES TO VISIT

14. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? EXPLORER | 14
EXPLORER
More than just enjoying discovering new locations, an Explorer embraces the
challenge that can often come with travelling to such locations. Someone who loves
backpacking holidays, for example, would be the perfect candidate for this category.
Explorers follow a range of holiday plans; they might have a pre-determined route or
an itinerary, or they could ensure that they have enough money and an idea of hostels
and places to stay, and then improvise as they go along.
Culture
Nature
Party

15. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? EXPLORER - DESTINATIONS | 15
South East Asia is the modern day explorer and backpacker’s paradise. As well as
having a hot climate and some stunning places to see and visit, getting around the
region is extremely cheap, making it a potential holiday opportunity for everyone.
A little to the south, Australia is also a great place for exploring, and with emerging
tourist trends there such as relocation campervans available to hire, getting around
doesn’t have to cost a fortune there, either.
EXPLORER - PLACES TO VISIT

16. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? JETSETTER | 16
JETSETTER
If there is a type of tourist that is more aspirational than the others, then you would
have to argue that it is this one. However, it can have the most barriers in terms of
inclusion, as you often need a considerable level of finance behind you to be a jet set
traveller.
Many people would consider a jet set traveller to be someone who bounces from
place to place quickly, and while there is perhaps an element of truth to that, our
definition focusses more on those who love to travel to and stay in the most luxurious
resorts around the world, dining in high class restaurants, and partying in exclusive bars.
They may also actively seek out the company of celebrities or others who have a
similar budget or lifestyle.
Culture
Luxury
Party

17. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? JETSETTER - DESTINATIONS | 17
Think about the most exclusive places in the world, such as St. Tropez and Monte Carlo,
and you’re onto the right line of thinking for a jet set traveller. However, there are
notable locations around the world with a high concentration of luxury places to eat,
drink, and stay. Our choices would be Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, and New York
City.
JETSETTER - PLACES TO VISIT

18. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? DRIFTER | 18
DRIFTER
Is this a type of tourism or is it a way of life? The reality is that it can easily describe both,
however it is how one becomes a drifter that is perhaps most intriguing, because we
can almost guarantee you won’t set out to be one.
How do you become a drifter? Generally, a drifter is an explorer or seeker, who finds
themselves immersed in life wherever they have travelled to, and tends to stay there
for an extended period, while occasionally moving from place to place. Drifters can
make their money from short-term jobs such as bar work or helping out on a farm.
Culture
Nature
Party

19. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? DRIFTER - DESTINATIONS | 19
As we said, it is unlikely you will set out to become a drifter, but you are most likely to do
so in the popular explorer and backpacker locations we mentioned earlier, specifically
South East Asia, owing to the relaxed way of life and considering how cheap it can be
to get by.
DRIFTER - PLACES TO VISIT

20. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ESCAPIST | 20
ESCAPIST
You can perhaps be an escapist while fitting into many of the tourist categories we
have already explored. We often say that a holiday is out opportunity to ‘escape from
it all.’ An escapist embraces this fully, heading to remote destinations where they can
relax in a peaceful surround, be it a quiet village, a beach hut, or somewhere in the
countryside.
Culture
Nature
Luxury

21. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? ESCAPIST - DESTINATIONS | 21
This one comes down to your own personal choice. If we started listing places now,
everyone would head there and it would defeat the purpose of wanting to escape!
ESCAPIST - PLACES TO VISIT

22. WHICH TYPE OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? CREDITS | 22
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