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WHAT KIND OF ISLAND ARE YOU?
TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT....
We don't use any methodology. Just some fun questions to help you discover your island-self. We hope our quiz helps you find your perfect island destination. Enjoy!


Scoring: Answer the following questions, choosing the letter that most suits your island personality. Then tally-up your score & check our recommendations for some islands that could be your "cup of tea!"

1. Which famous islander would you prefer to sit next to at a dinner party?
A) Robinson Crusoe
B) Richard Branson
C) Aristotle Onassis

2. Your idea of the perfect island drink is?

A) a cold, island-made beer
B) the local bartender's specialty
C) a beautiful tropical concoction

3. Your island shopping adventure must be
A) shop? I didn't come here to shop
B) for quality local goods or unusual finds
C) to take advantage of duty-free or whatever else I can hunt down on my adventure

4. Your favorite island footwear is
A) barefoot
B) sandals that suit the purpose
C) Chanel "slides"

5. The islandstyle book you'd most likely read is

A) "Stranger in the Forest" (on foot across Borneo) by Eric Hansen
B) "The Weight of the Water" (true story island murders in 19thc.) by Anita Shreve
C) "Greek Fire" (Onassis, Maria Callas & his rather large yacht) by Nicholas Gage

6. Your favorite beach "chair" is

A) a towel
B) a hammock
C) a cushioned lounger

7. Your island's shoreline is

A) rough, wild, invigorating & isolated
B) is full of island character, whatever it looks like
C) a pristine beach, well suited to comfort & relaxation

8. When the sun goes down
A) I relax with a cold one from my refrigerator after a strenuous day outdoors
B) I head for where the locals go to eat and drink
C) I take a long shower & dress for a dinner reservation

9. Your island boat is
A) a sea kayak
B) a sailboat
C) a yacht

10. Island transportation I most prefer is
A) by my own two feet or maybe a donkey
B) a bicycle or low-tech island vehicle
C) a taxi or rented car

11. Your idea of the perfect island dinner is
A) the fish I caught an hour ago & just grilled
B) whatever the local specialty is at a local restaurant, not tourist place
C) something at a well-reviewed gourmet restaurant

12. An island getaway should include
A) a short wave radio
B) binoculars
C) champagne

13. You can most identify with this island movie

A) "Castaway" (South Pacific/born to survive)
B) "Stromboli" (Sicily/classic Ingrid Bergman)
C) "Wings of the Dove" (Venice/love, money & decadence)

14. My idea of an island accommodation
A) just needs to be a place to sleep & hold my gear
B) is an old island house with lots of history but very comfortable
C) luxurious villa or hotel suite that's "fully loaded" with amenities

15. You're packed and ready to go with

A) a backpack & sports equipment
B) carry-on luggage & your camera
C) check-in bags & a copy of "W" or "Details" magazine

16. Your island trip was planned

A) by myself, keeping plans at a minimum to let the days just "happen" as they will
B) by myself, after doing lots of research & then booking just what I want
C) through my travel agent, since she knows what I like & takes care of all the work

17. Perfect island weather is
A) invigorating, to go along with the adventure
B) a little of this and a little of that
C) sunny days and balmy nights

18. My kind of island music includes

A) the sound of my own guitar
B) Bob Marley reggae ("No Woman No Cry")
C) Stan Getz classic ("The Girl from Ipanema")

19. Your favorite travel magazine is
A) National Geographic Adventure
B) Conde Nast Traveler
C) Departures (American Express)

20. The perfect island vacation sport, besides swimming

A) is fishing
B) is snorkling
C) is golf

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