Journey Spectrum
Discover your color. Travel with Intention.
The Journey Spectrum allows you to create a starting point on your travel journey. Where are you most comfortable in your travels.
Not every trip needs to be epic to be meaningful. The Journey Spectrum helps you choose your travel style based on how you want to feel—not just where you want to go.
Whether you're craving calm, flexibility, or full-on immersion, this guide is your starting point to explore the world in a way that fits you
01 Purple
Calm, curated, and completely planned. Low-risk trips designed for relaxation and restoration.
02 Blue
Easygoing, mostly planned, with light structure and cultural flavor.
03 Green
Nature-forward, light adventure with a little room to roam.
04 Yellow
Active and flexible—adventure that’s still within reach.
05 Orange
Immersive, unpredictable, hands-on travel with some risk.
06 Red
Fully immersive, high-stakes, challenge-embracing exploration.
Purple
Purple travelers crave calm and control. They prefer all the details handled in advance—think luxury cruises, private tours, and high-end resorts. The joy is in the ease, not the surprise. These trips are designed for those who want to relax, recharge, and know everything is taken care of.
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Offering a calm and planned environment where every detail is meticulously managed, luxury cruises provide curated shore excursions, fine dining, and a consistent level of comfort.
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Tailored tours in renowned destinations like Paris or Tokyo, where all logistics are handled by experts, creating a stress-free and highly curated experience.
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Often prefer the calm and structured nature of luxury cruises and private guided tours, where every detail is taken care of, from transportation to accommodation and guided activities.
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Professionals who wish to unwind or conduct informal business in a relaxed, luxurious setting might choose these options for the seamless experience and high-quality service.
Purple Travel Articles
Blue
Blue travelers are open-minded and adaptable but still enjoy some structure. They love city breaks, group tours, and trips with low risk but high cultural value. This is a great place for newer travelers or families who want discovery without the stress.
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Structured trips to culturally rich cities like Rome or New York, with pre-planned itineraries including museum visits, historical tours, and some leisure time.
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These often include fixed itineraries with a mix of planned activities and free time, allowing travelers to experience the culture with some guidance.
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Individuals who are just beginning to explore international travel might opt for cultural city breaks and organized group tours for their structured approach, which still allows room for personal discovery without overwhelming logistics.
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Seeking cultural enrichment and educational experiences for their children, these families find structured itineraries in culturally rich cities or organized tours very appealing.
Blue Travel Articles
Green
Green travelers seek balance. They enjoy the mix of a few plans with space to be spontaneous. Think hiking trails, national parks, or nature lodges—trips that don’t demand perfection, just a sense of play.
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Explore breathtaking destinations like Costa Rica or New Zealand, where you can immerse yourself in nature through a variety of organized and self-guided activities.
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Adventure Parks: Visit places that offer thrilling outdoor activities such as zip-lining or kayaking, along with comfortable accommodations for a complete experience.
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This group often seeks dynamic travel experiences that blend thrilling activities with opportunities to explore independently.
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For those who prefer vacations filled with physical activities but still within a safe and managed environment, the combination of structured and impromptu adventures fits perfectly.
Green Travel Articles
Yellow
Yellow travelers are curious and open to twists in the road. They love trying new things, but within a structure they can trust. Think road trips, couples retreats, or casual adventure tours where flexibility and fun are the focus.
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Planned routes with a mix of known and spontaneous stops, exploring regions like the American Southwest or the coasts of Portugal.
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More structured tours with activities like hiking or snorkeling, allowing for some spontaneity and cultural experiences.
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Young or middle-aged couples looking for a balance of adventure and structure might find road trips and small group adventure tours appealing as they offer the flexibility to explore while providing some planned activities.
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A group of friends eager to create memorable experiences together might choose these travel styles for their blend of adventure and the chance to bond over shared experiences.
Yellow Travel Articles
Orange
Orange travelers want the real, raw version of a place. They plan their own routes, book their own stays, and expect the unexpected. This category is for self-guided adventurers who find joy in figuring it out as they go.
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Independent travel through various countries, staying in hostels and engaging deeply with local cultures.
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Adventurous trips such as hiking the Inca Trail or exploring the Himalayas, where travelers arrange their own details and face the unknown.
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Typically adventurous and budget-conscious, these travelers relish the challenge of navigating foreign environments independently, making backpacking trips and self-planned trekking attractive options.
Orange Travel Articles
Red
Red travelers are all-in. They thrive on challenge, discomfort, and transformation. These are the backpackers, wilderness explorers, and thrill-seekers who want the kind of trip that rewires something inside. Risk is part of the reward.
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Traveling to remote destinations like Antarctica or the Arctic, where the journey is as adventurous as the destination itself.
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Trips to isolated locations, often involving camping or staying in minimal lodges, fully immersed in the environment and culture, with a high degree of unpredictability and self-reliance.
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Those with extensive travel experience who thrive on high-adrenaline and high-risk activities will find the unscripted nature and the challenges of expedition cruising and remote wilderness adventures fulfilling.
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Professionals who seek to escape the predictability of their daily lives might embrace these extreme travel forms for the profound sense of adventure and disconnection from the ordinary they provide.