We all travel differently, and not just in the obvious ways. It’s more than choosing a beach over a city, or luxury over backpacking. “Travel is deeply personal,” says Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts. “It’s about how you connect with the experience, and what part of yourself you discover along the way. It’s what you carry home that you can’t fit in a suitcase.”
This fun quiz, created by First Group Hotels and Resorts, will help you uncover your true travel personality: the instincts that guide your choices, the priorities that shape your experiences, and what creates those lasting, magical holiday memories for you. Curious about what makes you tick? Then give it a go:
Questions
1. You’ve got one free afternoon in a new city. You:
A. Wander until something catches your eye
B. Hit the top three TripAdvisor attractions
C. Find a café and people-watch for hours
D. Take a local’s recommendation, even if you get lost
2. The best holiday is one where you:
A. Return feeling like a completely different person
B. Finally get to finish that book/podcast series
C. Cross off everything on your bucket list
D. Barely know what day it is
3. When something goes wrong on a trip (missed flight, bad weather), you:
A. Pivot immediately – it’s part of the adventure
B. Feel genuinely upset – you planned this carefully
C. Laugh it off – makes for a better story
D. Revert to plan B
4. You’re most likely to splurge on:
A. An experience you can’t get at home
B. Accommodation – if you’re sleeping badly, nothing else matters
C. The journey itself – first class, scenic routes, road trips
D. Whatever catches your eye in the moment
5. The holiday photo you’re most likely to take is:
A. Whatever’s in front of you when something funny happens
B. The perfect shot you planned in your head
C. Honestly? Mostly food and drinks
D. You’re usually too busy experiencing it to photograph much
6. Your travel companion(s) would say that you:
A. Always find the hidden gems nobody else knew about
B. Keep everyone on schedule and fed
C. Turn every mishap into a hilarious memory
D. Wander off alone, and come back with adventure stories
7. You pack your suitcase:
A. An hour before leaving – you’ll figure it out
B. Days in advance with a checklist and weather forecasts
C. With too much “just in case” stuff
D. Minimally – you prefer to travel light
8. The souvenir that matters most to you is:
A. A skill or recipe you learned
B. Nothing – you prefer the memories
C. Something completely impractical that made you smile
D. A carefully chosen piece that reminds you of a specific moment
9. When you tell people about your holiday, you focus on:
A. The unexpected detours and surprises
B. Whether it was good value and well-organised
C. The people you met and conversations you had
D. How it made you feel or what you realised about yourself
10. Your ideal travel pace is:
A. Packed – you can sleep when you’re dead
B. Structured with built-in downtime
C. Spontaneous with zero plans
D. Slow – really soaking in one or two places
Your Results
Tally up your answers and see which letter you chose most often. If it’s a tie, read both – you’re probably a hybrid traveller!
Mostly A’s: The Serendipity Seeker
You travel for the unexpected. The magic happens in the margins – wrong turns, chance encounters, experiences you never saw coming. You’re adaptable, always up for “let’s just see what happens,” and you collect moments, not itineraries.
Your motto: The favourite stories start with ‘So we got lost…'”
Travel tip: Build in buffer time – your spontaneity works best when you’re not racing to catch trains.
Mostly B’s: The Intentional Explorer
You travel with purpose – researching, maximising time, truly experiencing places rather than just visiting them. You value efficiency and comfort because smooth logistics mean more enjoyment.
Your motto: “Always be prepared.”
Travel tip: Schedule one completely unplanned morning – you might surprise yourself with how much you enjoy the freedom.
Mostly C’s: The Social Voyager
For you, travel is about connection. Views are stunning, but people bring places alive – locals sharing stories, travellers becoming friends, unfriendly waiters who eventually smile. You collect experiences that involve laughter, conversation, and human moments. Your camera roll is full of blurry group photos and random shots that capture the laughter, not the landmarks.
Your motto: “I came for the sights; I stayed for the people.”
Travel tip: Say yes to group activities or tours at least once – they’re networking gold for someone like you.
Mostly D’s: The Intuitive Wanderer
You travel by feel – some days buzzing with exploration, others content with coffee on a balcony. You don’t force experiences or tick boxes; if something doesn’t feel right, you skip it. You’re comfortable being alone and trusting your instincts.
Your motto: “I’ll know it when I see it.”
Travel tip: Occasionally share your inner monologue with travel buddies – they’re curious where your mind (and feet) wander.
The Hybrids
A + B = The Flexible Planner: You love a good spreadsheet but won’t cry if you throw it out the window. Balance is your superpower.
A + C = The Adventurous Extrovert: You’re up for anything and everyone. Your holiday highlights reel is basically a buddy comedy.
B + D = The Mindful Optimiser: You plan so you can be present. Efficiency creates space for depth.
C + D = The Reflective Connector: You’re drawn to meaningful exchanges over surface-level tourism. Quality over quantity, always.
And now that you know your travel style, the real question is: “Where to next?”
Visit https://www.firstgroup-sa.co.za/ and start planning