- Solo travelers are a growing segment of the travel industry.TRAVEL image by Thaweesak from Fotolia.com
Singles looking to travel on their own have plenty of options when it comes to exotic vacations. Many travel agencies and tour companies cater to single travelers and offer itineraries with the solo explorer in mind. Some single people enjoy traveling alone, because they are free to do what they want without having to worry about the plans and desires of companion travelers. - Single Travel International travels to the exotic Galapagos Islands.galapagos turtle image by andreea h from Fotolia.com
Singles Travel International specializes in the "art of the single traveler," according to its mission statement. With 25 years of travel experience, Singles Travel International offers a variety of tours, from domestic trips to exotic jaunts a world away, all while catering to the specific needs of single travelers. Planned trips for 2010 include the seven-day "Isle of Crete Rendez-Vous" and 10-day "Luxury Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador," as well as weekend getaways like the "4th of July Party Cruise" to the Bahamas and "Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque."
Singles Travel International
7491 N. Federal Hwy. Suite C5328
Boca Raton, FL 33487
877-765-6874
singlestravelintl.com - Ireland is on the itinerary for an upcoming O Solo Mio singles tour.Ireland image by Loreti from Fotolia.com
The owner of O Solo Mio Tours started the company in 1991 because she grew "tired of traveling alone," according to the "New York Times." Her Los Altos-based tour company plans vacations for singles who feel the same way. O Solo Mio keeps tour groups fairly small and divides travelers into two age groups. The 18-35 tours cater to the younger crowd looking to meet new people during their travels, and the 35 and older trips feature more traditional itineraries. Upcoming jaunts in 2010 include an Alaska cruise, island hopping in Greece and a 10-day tour of Ireland.
O Solo Mio Tours
160 Main St.
Los Altos, CA 94022
800-959-8568
osolomio.com - Best Single Travel brings tour groups to Machu Picchu.Wayna and Machu Picchu image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.com
Upcoming tours from Best Single Travel include the "Wonders of Turkey" tour, a singles safari in Kenya, Africa, and the "Running of the Bulls" in Spain. This tour company also features eco-adventures to Costa Rica and Machu Picchu. For the sportier set, Best Single Travel offers a "Surf School" program and skiing jaunts to California, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming, as well as multisport tours to far-flung locales such as Morocco, Thailand and Peru.
Best Single Travel
6510 E. Ashler Hills
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
877-848-7477
bestsingletravel.com - Club Med vacations include everything from airfare to meals.ss_med image by Sergey Tokarev from Fotolia.com
For singles who want to experience an exotic beach vacation, Club Med offers all-inclusive packages specifically for solo travelers. Club Med boasts singles resorts in the Bahamas, Martinique, Turkey, Brazil, Turks & Caicos and Italy. Whether you want some time alone on the water or the chance to meet new friends, Club Med takes care of all the details allowing guests to simply let go and enjoy their vacation. Premium Club Med trips include accommodations, all meals and snacks, a variety of entertainment and round trip airfare to the resort.
Club Med Worldwide Resorts
888-932-2582
clubmed.us
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