What type of holiday goer are you?

Everyone’s got a different idea of what their ideal holiday looks like. The good news? There’s a Lakes & Mountains destination for every taste – whether you love nothing more than kicking back on a sun lounger or reaching the top of a mountain. 

So, what kind of holiday goer are you? Our quick quiz will reveal this – plus serve up resort picks to suit you.

If your perfect holiday starts with a deep exhale and ends with a shimmering lake view, you’re probably in lakeside‑lounger territory.

You might be the sort of traveller who loves swapping the daily rush for something slow – think easy shoreline strolls, scouting out the best lake beaches, or stretching out on a lounger with a book in one hand and an ice‑cold drink in the other. Boat‑hopping could well be your idea of adventure, especially if there’s a breezy open deck involved, and you might even be tempted to test your balance on a paddleboard… as long as everything stays blissfully low‑key.

Long dinners by the water? Absolutely. Sunset drinks on a terrace? Hard to beat. And chances are you’ll gravitate towards places where you can simply look up from your lounger and catch those effortless lakes‑and‑mountains panoramas.

How about lacing up your boots and heading straight for the nearest mountain peak – does that fill you with a little fizz of excitement? Consider yourself an active explorer.

Our guess is that you’re an outdoorsy type who doesn’t just admire a mountain from afar – you want to be on it, ticking off summit strolls, hidden waterfalls and as many scenic trails as daylight allows.

Chasing those sky‑high views is likely your holiday fuel, but the adventure doesn’t stop there. Swimming, paddleboarding – maybe both – could be calling your name, and a breezy bike ride or a go‑for‑it paragliding moment might also make the list. Cosy mountain huts dishing up hearty local favourites? You’ll probably want to find a few. And after all that action, a sauna session or a lakeside chill‑out is the perfect way to reset for tomorrow’s trails.

For some, a holiday unfolds one bite at a time – and if that sounds even vaguely like you, food‑fan territory might be calling. Head to a place where the hillsides are laced with vineyards, the wine is poured with pride and menus lean into regional flavours you’ve never tried before.

You’ll probably find yourself drifting towards award‑winning restaurants or family‑run mountain huts – the sort that serve comforting favourites passed down through generations. Artisan food shops are almost impossible to walk past, and cosmopolitan bars mixing local twists into classic cocktails are also on your radar.

Your camera roll may end up full of colourful plates and scenic long lunches, because stunning views are even better when paired with something delicious. And if a day trip promises tastings or a full‑on wine tour, chances are that’s the one you’ll be raving about long after you’re home – feeling just a little more worldly with every new taste.

For travellers who get a thrill from things like uncovering stories etched into ancient ruins, culture is the real compass. Maybe you’re drawn to places where history seems to spill from every corner – frescoed walls, clifftop castles and palaces dressed in gold‑leaf details. One minute you’re strolling through grand gardens, the next you’ve drifted down a hidden pathway or slipped beneath a centuries‑old archway into a quiet square.

Lakeside hotspots rich with heritage are likely to catch your attention, and day trips become irresistible when they promise another museum, another viewpoint, another chapter in the region’s past. You may find yourself reading up on the area between stops, snapping far too many photos and seeking out the signature dish just to taste a bit of its story.

If your ideal holiday is a treasure hunt of art, architecture and atmosphere, this might just be your type.

Take our quick quiz to see which holiday style suits you best – and get more resort recommendations.

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Author: Charlotte Baldwin

Last updated: 21/01/2026