Single Travel ~ Solo Travel

Solo Travel: No Compromises Necessary! That means freedom, empowerment, no comprises. That's just a few of the benefits that inspire travelers to head out to fascinating places far and wide with an intrepid attitude of adventure!  Travelers are getting more comfortable traveling alone, but more and more love the freedom. They can cater to their own needs, be with other single travelers and do what they want to do when they want to do it! Here's a few ideas to mull over then take the plunge and try solo travel!

We know you want to enjoy a destination on your own terms, free of the demands and obligations you face with someone else's considerations and schedule.  Easily put: "Singles Don't Have To Compromise."  You'll love traveling alone because:

•  you can rely on yourself and choose your own route!
• experienced solo travelers say they prefer to travel on their own because they meet and engage with  more people when traveling alone than when they are with a companion

• you can push your limits out of your comfort zone to meet people, whether you're on a group trip or locals if traveling independently.
• you grow when you have to overcome obstacles that present themselves
• you learn a lot about yourself and how to make decisions quickly
• you're in control of designing your day
• solo travel boosts your confidence​

Traveling Single, Solo On A Cruise

• there’s always someone you meet that you have something in common with, especially on an expedition cruise
• many cruise lines today host singles’ welcome gatherings onboard
• on ultra-luxury cruises, an officer will usually escort a single woman to her table, and they host singles for dining
• another benefit is that single travelers on a cruise tend to get more attention and more invitations from the crew, to trivia, to wine tastings, and other activities
• if dining alone is difficult and you do love people, have your cell phone and eat at the bar – it’s easier to engage others if you're feeling friendly
• there’s always someone you meet that you have something in common with, especially on an expedition cruise
• many cruise lines today host singles’ welcome gatherings onboard
• on ultra-luxury cruises, an officer will usually escort a single woman to her table, and they host singles for dining
• another benefit is that single travelers on a cruise tend to get more attention and more invitations from the crew, to trivia, to wine tastings, and other activities
• if dining alone is difficult and you do love people, have your cell phone and eat at the bar – it’s easier to engage others if you're feeling friendly

Single Travel Tips by PJ

Here are some of our best tips we like to share when you opt to travel on your own:

• make sure friends and family know where you’re going and what you’re doing
  
• post on social media, so you have your support system from home with you as you travel
• blend in as a local
  
• clothing really does matter when touring solo
  
• don’t stand around with your map out
• in an unfamiliar city, travel during daylight hours
• even in a city that you know, stick to public places
  
• always move with an air of confidence
• have a plan but be prepared to adjust to allow for interesting opportunities that catch your attention