WANT sun, sand and zero compromises this summer holiday? A solo break could be just the ticket.
As editor of 101 Singles Holidays, Tracey Davies is seeing more folk wanting to go away alone.
This summer, you can save £100 on its guided walking holiday in the Dolomites in northern Italy Credit: Getty
Solo travel specialist Friendship Travel hosts brilliant HouseParty holidays in destinations across the Med, including this one in Corfu Credit: Getty
Skyscanner’s Global Travel Report shows an 83 per cent rise in bookings from the solo travel search filter compared to last year.
Want to go exploring on your own? Here are Tracey’s picks . . .
A PASSAGE TO INDIA
Mercury Holidays’ ten-day Essence of North India for Solo Travellers tour is a great introduction to the country Credit: Getty
Mercury Holidays’ ten-day Essence of North for Solo Travellers tour is a great introduction to the country.
Take a rickshaw ride around , visit the “Pink City” of and explore the historic Amber Fort .
And right now, you can save £200 on the tour departing on 22 September.
GO: Essence of North India for Solo Travellers is £1,549, including flights, excursions and most meals.
See mercuryholidays.co.uk .
DIVE IN TO THE DOLOMITES
A solo holiday doesn’t always mean travelling alone.
HF Holidays specialises in group walking trips in the UK, Europe and further afield.
This , you can save £100 on its guided walking holiday in .
Staying at the charming Regina Elena hotel in Caderzone Terme, the week-long holiday includes scenic walks around the Genova Valley and day trips to .
GO: Walking in the Dolomites & Lake Garda is now £1,349, including flights, guided walks and most meals.
Departs August 22.
See hfholidays.co.uk .
LIVE IT UP IN LATVIA
Regent Holidays’ five-day tour explores the Baltic capitals of and .
Landing in Riga, you will spend two days exploring Latvia’s atmospheric capital, where a highlight is the food tour of the Central Market, housed in an old Zeppelin hangar.
Then take a first-class train ride to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and enjoy the delights of its Old Town, staying two nights in the music-themed Rock’n’Roll Hotel.
GO: The Discover Riga & Vilnius tour is from £990, including flights, transfers, a room with breakfast, first-class train ticket and guided tours.
See regent-holidays.co.uk .
MARVEL AT MARRAKECH
Bag a bargain in with easyJet Holidays, staying at the Diwane Hotel, which has an onsite spa and a pool.
Shop in the souk, mooch around the Medina and see snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
GO: A four-night B&B holiday is from £402, including flights from Gatwick on August 25.
See easyJet.com/en/holidays .
GREEK GETAWAY
Solo travel specialist Friendship Travel hosts brilliant HouseParty holidays in destinations across , including this one in .
Apollo Studios is a small and friendly hotel, just moments from the beach in Ipsos.
Relax by the pool or book a Jeep safari or sunset cruise.
It’s a great way to meet and mingle with like-minded folk.
GO: A seven-night break in early September is £1,070, including flights, transfers, a studio room, plus many meals.
See friendshiptravel.com .
ENGLISH RIVIERA ESCAPE
Bob along the gorgeous with singles holiday specialist Solos on this three-night break based at the beachfront Mercure Paignton Hotel.
Enjoy a scenic steam train ride to Kingswear, potter around Dartmouth and relax on a cruise down the River Dart to Totnes.
GO: Half-board breaks in September are from £649, including dinner each night and excursions.
See solosholidays.com .
- Find more information on solo travel at 101holidays.co.uk/singles .
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