It is increasingly difficult to categorise the "typical" island hopper. The activity has moved on from the days of the stereotypical unwashed backpacker.
Most Caribbean airlines offer an island-hopper ticket which will save you money if you are planning to make two or more local flights.
An island hopper service links Inverness - Stornoway - Benbecula, and Inverness - Shetland.
If you fly the small island hoppers in the Pacific, each passenger is weighed with baggage before being allowed to board.
