Two statistically significant discriminant functions were identified. The first function (x2ðf1Þ 1⁄4 87:202; p , 0:000) accounted for 59.3 per cent of the variance, and consequently the second function (x2ðf2Þ 1⁄4 36:248; p , 0:003) accounted for 36,7 per cent of the variance. The two travel perceived risks factors, the discrepancy age, the educational level and the household incomes were significant discriminators among the four travel motivations segments. The classification for the four segments was not very satisfying since only 43.3 per cent of the respondents have been correctly classified as belonging to one segment or another.