Vacation Types for Different Personalities

Psychocentrics Prefer the tour package Are not highly active Enjoy commonplace of activities such as sun, sand and surf Often prefer to drive to a destination rather than fly Prefer a familiar tourist destination Prefer accommodations, restaurants, attraction and shops similar to those at home ie Holiday Inn

Continued Do not want a “foreign” atmosphere Are a comfortable being with other travellers like themselves Prefer to have all travel arrangements made for them, such as a packaged bus tour Safe, Low Risk, Familiar, No Surprises

Allocentrics Are adventurous and like to explore alone or in small groups Enjoy a sense of discovery and having new experiences Seek out novel and different destinations before others have been there Often have high activity levels Prefer areas that are not “touristy”

Continued Will accept basic conveniences in accommodations and food Enjoy meeting and dealing with people from another country or culture Ie. Backpackers, Mountain Biking, White-water rafting

Mid-Centric A person who possess many of both personality types

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