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Whose approach resonates with yours the most (honestly)?
| Class | Characters | Destination | Departure | Accommodation | Daily Activities | Return Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Class/Chavs | Alfred, Hilda | Benidorm, Spain | - Wear tracksuits or Primark clothes. | - All-inclusive resort. | - Rot at the pool with cheap lager. - Take selfies at the buffet. - One day trip to a local water park. | - Bring back duty-free booze and tacky souvenirs. - Post on Facebook about their tan. |
| Blake, Amber | Cancun, Mexico | - Loud at airport, overpacking cheap luggage. | - Budget all-inclusive resort. | - Drink all day at resort bars. - Visit touristy beaches and malls. - Take selfies in "local" areas they barely explore. | - Post photos captioned "Paradise" on Instagram. - Return broke but happy. | |
| Lower Middle Class | Caleb, Claudia | Corfu, Greece | - Slightly more organized, pack Tesco meal deals for the flight. | - Airbnb or mid-range hotel. | - Alternate between lounging at the beach and doing easy excursions like boat trips. - Dinner at restaurants with tourist menus. | - Bring back olive oil and magnets. - Post modest travel photos, avoiding anything that looks too "show-offy." |
| Dara, Declan | Turkey (Antalya) | - Family-focused with a checklist of things to pack for kids. | - Family-oriented resort. | - Balance pool time with cheap excursions like camel rides or markets. - Kids’ clubs and evening resort entertainment dominate. | - Return with cheap leather goods. - Talk about how "Turkey's cheap but great for the kids." | |
| Middle Class | Ernie, Frances | Tenerife, Canary Islands | - Use slightly higher-end luggage and wear Boden/Marks & Spencer. | - Nice hotel or villa rental. | - Mix of beaches, organized tours, and shopping. - Visit popular attractions but avoid overly touristy areas. - Dine at mid-range restaurants. | - Talk about how "Tenerife isn’t just beaches, there’s culture too!" |
| Gretel, Kelvin | Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice) | - Carry compact Samsonite luggage and travel guidebooks. | - Centrally located boutique hotels. | - Museum and church hopping, wine tasting. - Book guided tours for convenience but explore neighborhoods for "hidden gems." - Lots of dining and Instagram pics. | - Return with wine, pasta, and leather goods. - Rave about the "authentic Italian experience." | |
| Intellectual Class | Heath, Imogen | Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) | - Minimal packing, possibly a backpack and Lonely Planet book. | - Budget hotels, capsule hotels, or hostels. | - Wander random neighborhoods and hop on local trains. - Visit small shrines, bookstores, or art galleries. - Eat street food and local specialties. | - Bring back obscure souvenirs like handmade crafts. - Share intellectual reflections about culture on social media. |
| Ferdinand, Esther | Berlin, Germany | - Dress in slightly edgy fashion, pack light. | - Cheap boutique hotel or Airbnb. | - Explore niche museums, underground music venues, and flea markets. - Try to blend in with locals. - Avoid touristy landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie. | - Discuss Berlin's "raw culture." - Post black-and-white moody photos of graffiti. | |
| Upper Middle Class | Joshua, Joyce | Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui) | - Stylish luggage and curated travel outfits. | - Upscale hotels with occasional Airbnbs. | - Mix of luxury spa days and adventurous activities like jungle treks. - Organized cultural tours like temple visits. - Dine at high-end restaurants. | - Share polished Instagram stories featuring sunsets and temples. - Talk about "the balance of luxury and adventure." |
| Greg, Blanche | South Africa (Cape Town, Safari) | - High-quality outdoor gear for safari and wine tours. | - High-end lodges or wine estate accommodations. | - Spend time on curated safari tours. - Visit wineries and upscale Cape Town areas. - Take planned cultural excursions like Robben Island. | - Return with luxury souvenirs. - Discuss how "travel broadens the mind" over dinner parties. | |
| Upper Class | Irving, Amber | Maldives | - Chauffeur-driven to airport. - Designer luggage like Rimowa. | - Private overwater villa. | - Stay at the resort, with personalized snorkeling tours and spa sessions. - Occasionally take luxury yacht trips. - Avoid mingling with other guests. | - Fly back in business or first class. - Post discreetly on Instagram to maintain exclusivity. - Immediately book the next trip. |
| Hilda, Ferdinand | French Riviera (Nice, Monaco) | - Fly private or business class. - Dress in designer casualwear. | - Stay at 5-star hotels or private villas. | - Spend days shopping in designer stores, dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, and lounging on private beaches. - Attend exclusive events or galas. | - Return with high-end fashion items. - Mention the trip casually, as if it’s routine. |
