Top 10 travel personality types

Checking a map in the middle of the street is one of the top signs of being a tourist The most common city break traits include the ‘Backpack Brit’, the ‘Try-hard Tourist’, and the ‘Super Scheduler’, research has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults, who have been on a city escape, revealed 13 percent consider themselves a ‘free and easy’ traveller – who wanders about with nothing more than a pair of sunglasses when on holiday. A further 16 percent voted themselves as a true ‘Culture Vulture’ – soaking up everything ‘real’ around them. And 43 percent, when on a city break, simply do their best to try and not look like an obvious tourist. A spokesman for Jet2Citybreaks, which commissioned the research, said: ‘There are always certain traits that people inherit when they go on a city break, depending on their personality type. ‘Everyone travels differently – with some people wanting to plan every last detail of their trip, while others are more spontaneous and will just go with the flow. ‘With this in mind, when you go away with someone, it’s important you either have similar values, or make sure your companion’s traits mesh well.’ The study also revealed 42 percent believe accidentally getting lost is the best way to discover a new city. But nearly half of Brits abroad try not to look too obviously like tourists And while just 17 percent are more than happy to look like a tourist when they go away, 40 percent reckon they can always spot other non-locals when they travel. It emerged the top thing that makes people look like a tourist is having a camera hanging around their neck (53 percent). This is followed by those who stop in the middle of the street to consult a map or their phone for directions (50 percent), or people who constantly take selfies (47 percent). Nearly four in ten (38 percent) think another sure-fire way to spot a tourist is how long it takes them to count out currency while paying for things. And 35 percent believe that a person in shorts, while the locals are in jumpers and trousers, is also a big tourist giveaway. The average adult plans in three activities for each three-night city break they take, and eats five meals out, according to the OnePoll.com figures. Venice is the top city break destination Brits would like to visit SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info They’ll rack up six miles on foot each day, and spend £213 on attractions and sightseeing – and £270 on food. It also revealed the top three cities people would most like to visit on a city break, with Venice, Florence, and Iceland’s Reykjavik at the top of the list. The spokesman for Jet2Citybreaks added: ‘A European city break in a destination you have not visited before allows you to scratch that wanderlust itch in just a few days. ‘While most of us like to blend in with the locals when abroad, it is all too easy for us to look like tourists when we are exploring a new city. ‘Whether that is getting lost, not being familiar with the currency, or taking too many selfies – but that is all part of the fun of a holiday. ‘The research shows the demand for city breaks is a strong as ever, and looking at that top ten list of where people want to go really whets the appetite for adventure.’ TOP 10 CITY BREAK PERSONALITY TYPES: ‘Super Scheduler’ – every minute of every day is planned to maximise the sights that can be seen. ‘Culture Vulture’ – obsessed with the culture and soaking up everything around you. ‘Chameleon Character’ – blending in with the locals and trying not to look like an obvious tourist. ‘Free and Easy’ – travelling super light, with nothing more than a pair of sunglasses. ‘Foot Soldier’ – refusing to use public transport or taxis because you get a much better feel for a new city by walking around. ‘Foodie Fanatic’ – every plan ends with food, and is only happy on a full stomach. ‘Backpack Brit’ – carries everything you might possibly need, from lip balm to four different currencies. ‘Try-Hard Tourist’ – taking photos at every single landmark, including the obvious ones like ‘holding up’ the Leaning Tower of Pisa. ‘Lost Cause’ – never finding your way to the place you’re actually trying to get to, and getting lost at least twice a day. ‘Stubborn Mule’ – refusing to ask for help or directions, trying to speak the language, using the public transport.