Condé Nast Traveller editors have introduced the concept of 'travel love languages', categorising different traveller types to help individuals better prepare for their next trip and choose suitable travel companions. This initiative builds on the early 1990s concept of five love languages, which aimed to help people understand each other's needs.
The publication suggests that travel can introduce variables such as airport queues, flight delays, and lost luggage, which can lead to stress. Understanding travel personalities is presented as key to communication and harmonious trips.
Among the identified 'travel love languages' are 'The Planner', described as the 'Operations Manager' who organises itineraries and bookings, and 'The Photographer', an 'aesthete' who seeks out beauty and views. Other types include 'The Treasurer', who manages finances and tracks spending, and 'The Navigator', who possesses an innate sense of direction.
The concept also offers advice on who certain 'travel love languages' should avoid travelling with. For example, 'The Planner' is advised not to travel with 'The Culture Vulture', while 'The Treasurer' may clash with 'The Night Owl'.