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A new style of travel? Why solo travel tours are now popular in 2022

Statistics indicate that Google searches for the term “solo travel” nearly tripled in the period between January 2015 and January 2020 – and with the effects of the pandemic on travel having now largely eased, we wouldn’t be surprised if that growth is continuing in 2022.

Benefits of traveling alone

Benefits of traveling alone

At the point where you decide to travel alone, either for a trip or holiday, you will be at the brim of pushing yourself off-limits and getting out of that comfort zone. Here are the benefits of traveling solo.

Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows and singles opt for Airbnb to avoid extra charges

Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular; a survey by a holiday home insurance company has shown that 74% of people have chosen to use Airbnb when travelling alone to avoid extra charges.

Solo travel set to rise

Singles holidays are on the rise, with the biggest surge in demand from the over 50s traveller, according to research out today from travel inspiration website, 101 Holidays.

Singles event in St Lucia

Singles event in St Lucia

Singles specialist, Friendship Travel, in conjunction with the BodyHoliday LeSPORT in St Lucia, is highlighting September Solos 2015 which includes a host of complimentary activities in addition to the normal all-inclusive holiday package.

Single parent holidays with Baby Friendly Boltholes

Single parent holidays with Baby Friendly Boltholes

Baby Friendly Boltholes is reporting an increase in enquiries from single parents who are looking for holidays that combine style and luxury with child- and baby-friendly facilities, but are also perfect for lone adults.

City breaks for singles this Christmas

City breaks for singles this Christmas

For a Christmas getaway with a difference, leading singles specialist, Friendship Travel, is featuring breaks in Marrakech and Barcelona, where solo travellers can enjoy a sociable city festive break in the company of other single guests.

Skiing for singles in 2014/15 with more choice and more ‘learn to ski’ holidays

Skiing for singles in 2014/15 with more choice and more ‘learn to ski’ holidays

A wealth of ski and snowboarding holidays for the solo traveller – including an expanded programme of ‘learn to ski’ holidays – is on offer from singles specialist, Friendship Travel.

New for singles - escorted wine tasting in Bordeaux or walking in Morocco

New for singles - escorted wine tasting in Bordeaux or walking in Morocco

Small, fun escorted group tours for solo travellers – including wine tasting in Bordeaux and two-centre breaks combining Marrakech and The High Atlas Mountains– are being featured for the first time this autumn by leading singles specialist, Friendship Travel.

Make like Kate and take a solo trip to Malta

Kensington Palace announced earlier this week that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will undertake her first solo tour overseas, when she travels to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta.

Solo travellers shun hotels for university rooms

Solo travellers shun hotels for university rooms

Solo travel is an increasing trend within the accommodation sector, but is one not necessarily catered for by the traditional hotel industry.

Travelling solo? You’re not the only one!

Deciding where to holiday can be fun but invariably involves a degree of compromise. Finding a solution to suit every member of the family, or one that will keep both partners content, isn’t always the easiest task.

Seven million Brits holiday without their partner

More people are choosing to go on holiday and leave their partner behind, according to new research from LV= travel insurance. In the past year, over a quarter (27%) of those in a relationship went away without their partner, which is equivalent to nearly seven million Brits.

Growing trend for solo holidays

Jet2holidays has revealed an increasing trend of people choosing to take holidays alone, bringing a whole new meaning to the word ‘Selfie.’

Seasonal savings for singles in Sharm El Sheikh

Seasonal savings for singles in Sharm El Sheikh

Leading singles specialist, Friendship Travel, has announced savings of up to £350 on its Christmas holidays in Sharm El Sheik, which depart Gatwick on 22 December.