Who? You’re a rational, idealistic type with a
backbone made up of principles, integrity and a consciousness about
the world around you. Self-control and perfectionism are your
forte, and you are attracted to high standards in others.

Visit: Portland, Oregon

Why? You want a lot from a holiday destination.
With a low-impact tourism policy, carbon neutrality and plans to be
the world’s first fully organic nation this year, Bhutan is the
benchmark when it comes to a Reformer’s getaway. But for a summer break? Not really – it’s best enjoyed
between October and December. Instead, head to Oregon’s capital of
the unconventional to mingle with progressive locals and techsperts
as the environmentally friendly city pulls out all the stops with
summertime festivals celebrating the best in craft beer, food,
music and contemporary art. When you’ve done exploring (via
Portland’s web of public transport and cycling routes), head
outside the city to Mount Hood or the wine-soaked Willamette
Valley.

Stay: Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel

Who? You are driven by the need to love and be
loved. You’re caring and generous but can veer into people-pleasing
and possessive territory. A sense of freedom and a feeling of worth
have you feeling at your best.

Visit: Central Otago, New Zealand

Why? Type twos are wired to care for others so
suggesting a voluntourism trip seems like no brainer – but we say:
you need to take a break. Your big heart will likely find kindred
spirits in cities such as Nashville or Austin, where larger-than-life southern
hospitality is reflected in welcoming, design-forward hotels, great
food and vibrant entertainment scenes. Yet to balance out those
people-pleasing habits, we suggest whisking yourself to Central
Otago in New Zealand’s South Island to recalibrate as you
explore shimmering valley floors backed by the craggy Southern
Alps, cycle through orchards laden with apricots and quaff a local
pinot noir in Queenstown. This summer, you’re pleasing
yourself first.

Stay: Matakauri Lodge

Who? Driven by the need to succeed and be
respected (and yes, we know you can feel pretty image-conscious,
too) you take a best-of-the-best approach to life and travel.
You’re hopeful, pragmatic and adaptable.

Visit:
South Tyrol, Italy

Why? Your go-getting vibe would resonate in the
concrete jungle of New York, among the beau monde of Paris’s Le Pigalle neighbourhood or perhaps
Kreuzberg in Berlin – but sweating it out in the city just isn’t the
way we’d want to spend a summer. Instead, head to Italy, where
picturesque beaches, lakes, great coffee, better plonk, mountains
of pasta and even taller geographical peaks will give you that
good-life feeling without sacrificing those look-at-me snaps on
your Instagram feed. Make a beeline for South Tyrol where world-class hiking trails (who
settles for second best?) across the Dolomites give way to the charming Riviera and
the spa town of Merano.

Stay: Hotel Therme Meran

Who? Fours are often the types seeking an
“authentic” experience; you want originality, creativity and
personalisation. A sensitive soul, you veer between being
dramatically expressive (read: temperamental) and having a
self-reflective state of mind.

Visit: Galway, Ireland

Why? Romantic. Creative. Dramatic. Such words
could be used to describe fours just as easily as they could be
pinned on Galway, Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2020. Well suited
to solo travel, imaginative fours can throw themselves into this
bohemian West Coast city, where Irish pubs blare live music, artisanal shops sell
handcrafted Claddagh rings and Galway Market peddles locally
sourced produce. We’d like to crack a joke about Ireland’s “wild west” weather being as
temperamental as your temperament, but we thought it a little mean.
When you are in that more self-reflective mood, head out of the
city to the rugged Aran Islands.

Stay: Inis Meáin

Who? With a razor-sharp intellect, you’re
hungry for knowledge, often of the high-brow variety. You’re
perceptive and innovative but can also appear secretive and
detached – your time and space is yours, after all.

Visit:
Arles, France

Why? We’d take a bet you’d be happy in any
destination that captures the imagination, whether that’s exploring
Prague‘s Jewish Quarter, playing Indiana Jones
around Machu Picchu, sailing the Northwest Passage or simply
pootling about London’s museums. When space hotels open, a five
will likely be the first to check in – closely followed by a seven.
Until then, we suggest summering in Arles, where the Mediterranean
light has drawn creatives such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Mitchell.
It’s a popular escape for Parisians thanks to its cocktail of
cultural offerings including first-century Roman Theatre and the
Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles. Drink up.

Stay: Le Cloître

Who? You’re a homebody. You’re a commitment pro
and stick to situations where you feel most safe and secure –
though that doesn’t mean you take to isolation naturally. Anxiety
is an issue, but you’re a star when taking on responsibility.
Planning is your superpower.

Visit: UK

Why? As easy on the pocket as they are on the
environment, staycations are summer 2020’s holiday du jour –
and a road trip on home turf couldn’t be more suited to a six. They
bypass the need for planes and help to quash anxieties over the
contributing to the climate crisis and the spread of COVID-19.
Plus, your penchant for planning will come in handy. The 4,500km
English Coastal Path was completed this year – the world’s longest
of its kind. We suggest crafting an itinerary along a southern
stretch, using our range of pocket guides to pick out the best
creative enclaves and coastal towns to dip into en route. Brighton, Rye and Lyme Regis rank among our favourites.

Stay: The Gallivant

Who? A fun-loving type who thrives on
spontaneity, versatility and being busy (some perceive this as
being scatty, but you don’t care), sevens are born travellers who
thrive on throwing themselves into new experiences as much as they
do their work.

Visit: Yerevan, Armenia

Why? In truth, an ever-curious, fun-loving
seven (you guys suffer FOMO easily) would be happiest on a
round-world trip. You want to get lost in the souks of Marrakech or Tangier, party in Bahia or Tel Aviv, and revel in the dynamism of Cape Town. Appease your pioneer spirit in
Armenia’s buzzy capital, where traditional pandoks and whimsical
courtyards rub shoulders with Soviet-era buildings. Get your
culture fix at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts and sip soorch
(Armenian-style coffee) by the dancing fountains in Republic Square
before embarking on a section of the Transcaucasian Trail that
snakes 3,000km across Georgia to Azerbaijan.

Stay: Hotel Alpha

Who? Eights tend to be the leaders of the pack.
Naturally self-confident, you command power with ease, make firm
decisions and don’t shy away from a challenge or confrontation.

Visit: Azores, Portugal

Why? Scaling glaciers in Chile? Been there. Trekked Kilimanjaro? Done that.
Backpacking in Denali National Park? Yawn. Okay, that kind of
travel checklist is of an extremely adventurous persuasion, but if
there was a type to have done it… it would be an eight. This
summer, make plans to visit the Azores before they’re inevitably
discovered by throngs of tourists. Floating 1,500km off the coast
of Lisbon, these nine volcanic islets are ideal for
island hopping – Flores, Faial and Pico are our favourites. Thermal
pools, crystalline lagoons, whale-watching, hiking trails, smoking
volcanoes and ancient vineyards are guaranteed to satisfy your
daring spirit.

Stay: Graciosa Resort

Who? A calm, easygoing type, you just want
everyone to be happy. Stability and harmony are your raison d’etre.
Tension? No thanks. You tend to be receptive and reassuring, though
this can sometimes come across as indifference.

Visit: Ise-Shima, Japan

Why? In a bid to avoid confrontation, nines are
likely to go with the flow of others’ plans or gravitate towards
destinations that have attractions to suit everyone in their travel
party. However, a peaceful spot soaked in history and spirituality
is likely to appeal to you personally – something like Stone Henge
or Rishikesh will do, though we recommend escaping to
Japan’s Mie Prefecture, where the Ise-Shima
National Park juts into the Pacific. Two hours’ drive from Kyoto, it’s prime territory for recalibrating
the soul between Shinto shrines (don’t miss Ise Jingū) and dinners
of seafood sustainably hand-harvested by Ama divers.

Stay: Amanemu