Deals for the readers of Solo Traveler |
Every month we'll send you deals that we think have value for solo travelers. Our goal is to share travel deals that don't have a single supplement but we also include budget options that make solo travel more affordable
and products that are relevant for solo travel. If you have a deal you'd like included, please contact Simon Constam. Free Single Room on 22 Explore Trips Save up to $1000 with a free single room option on 22 trips popular with solo
travelers Travelling solo doesn't mean travelling alone. Explore small group trips are perfect for solo travelers, looking for the convenience of small group travel, with the added bonus of meeting new like-minded friends on an adventure. For a limited time on select Explore trips enjoy a free single room option if you book between now and 29 July 2016. There
are cultural, walking and cycling trips to choose from in destinations as diverse as Italy, Greece, Poland, Morocco, Vietnam, Burma and more. Choices include Trails of Hidden
Tuscany, the Greek Island Wanderer, and Burma Highlights. Availability is limited so make plans soon to get your free single room on select Explore trips. To receive the offer please quote “Solo Traveller Offer” at the time of
booking. To learn more about the free single room for solo travelers special offer click here. Why Solo Travelers Love Vantage “I found that wherever I am, there’s someone from Vantage taking care of me. I just feel comfortable, safe, and cared for… but with a lot of excitement and a lot of very interesting people.” That’s how Deanne Gerstel described her experience as solo traveler with Vantage. And she’s not alone – thousands of solo travelers choose Vantage Adventures every year. Why? First and foremost: value. Here’s what you can expect as a Vantage solo traveler: - FREE Single Supplements on any Land Adventure
- FREE Single Supplements on many of our optional extensions
- Designated cabins for solo
travelers
- Cruise Directors and Adventure Leaders who create a congenial, solo-friendly atmosphere
- A trip filled with like-minded folks, including possible solo travelers like yourself
Whether you’re looking for an African safari, a cultural exploration in Cuba, a coastal cruise in Norway, or a river cruise in France, Vantage offers solo travelers the best combination of value and experience in the deluxe travel industry. See what awaits when you travel solo with Vantage. SOLO TRAVELLERS SAVE UP TO US$10,395*!
Discover the best of Antarctica with the small ship experts – Aurora Expeditions! - Just 54
Passengers– One of the smallest group sizes in Antarctica!
- Daily Shore Excursions– getting off the ship is what it is all about
- An Expert Team– your experience is our expedition guides
priority
- Optional Activities– sea kayaking, snorkeling, diving, photography and climbing!
- All-inclusive Costs– includes accommodation, meals, excursions and more!
- No Single Supplements– our cabin-mate finding service helps you avoid single supplements
- 25 Years’ Experience– with over 200 trips to our name, we know what we’re doing
SPECIAL OFFER: Quote ‘SoloTravelBlog’ when booking and all solo travellers will receive either a 10% discount on shared cabins or a reduced single supplement of 1.3 times the twin-share rate on selected 2016-17
Antarctica voyages. That is a saving of up to US$10,395! For more information and full T&Cs visit our website. $175 Off Responsible Wildlife Adventures Worldwide (Supplement Free) Celebrate The World’s Greatest Animal Kingdoms Responsibly With Exodus
Travels. Give into the call of the wild and save $175 per person with no single supplements on East Africa’s Great Migration, India’s Golden Tigers, Uganda’s Gorillas, the animal packed Galapagos, Indonesia’s Orangutans, Madagascar’s Lemurs and much much more! Carefully researched and created by the Exodus' dedicated Responsible Tourism Department to ensure that animal exploitation of any kind is off the cards, these sustainable adventures start as low as $1,255. With no single supplements, single rooms for as little as $10 a night, 55% of Exodus adventurers flying solo and thousands of happy repeat
travelers, the time to book is now! This incredible promotion is for travel anytime through July 18th 2016 through to the end of 2017. Book before Aug 30th 2016. Quote the promo code: GoWildGoResponsibly. Visit www.ExodusTravels.com, Order Brochures Learn More ,
Sign up for the latest Exodus specials here. Priced for Solo Travelers! Top Solo Travel Deals: SoloTrekker4U.com - One-stop shopping for tours and 800,000+ lodgings-up to 46% off.
- At our Contacts page, request our “2016 Update: 175+ Solo Travel
Tips”.
- On our website home page, sign up to receive our newsletter for more details.
- Visit us often as we add new top solo travel deals each week. See, for example, our:
The Blue Walk – Walking Tours for Solo Travelers
The Blue Walk walking tours are about enjoying the meditative nature of walking along large, lovely bodies of water, about the bonding experience of talking with friends when you go for long walks, and about meeting new friends. It’s about really seeing a town as you walk through it, experiencing it at ground level and your own pace.
SOLO TRAVELER SPECIAL:
Mention solotravelerblog.com when you reserve and get 50% off single supplement. Space is limited! Must book by July 31, 2016. - Blue Walk Greece Athens, Amorgos, Naxos – Sept 25-Oct 3, 2016, $1995 per person d/o, land only
Explore the Greek Islands With Us! A perfect blend of the famous, and the
undiscovered. Join us one night in Athens for its vibrant city and history; two nights in Naxos for it’s picturesque harbor and Venetian castle; and unwind for 5 nights in Amorgos, an unspoiled gem, and enjoy this simple, authentic island. (Amorgos is covered with hiking trails, uncrowded little towns, beaches, and a monastery built into the side of a hill. Discover it with us before everyone else does!) - Blue Walk France French Riviera: Nice, Cannes, Menton, & others –October 24-30, 2016 Guided – $1495 per person d/o, land only. Self-Guided $1350 per person d/o, land
only
Experience The Blue Walk’s guided or self-guided small-group walks along the French Riviera. No hiking boots or packs required, our exclusive morning customized itineraries of seaside walking trails and urban sidewalk strolls bring you to the Mediterranean’s best-loved towns around lunchtime including Nice, Cannes, Menton and Antibes. You have the Riviera as your playground each
afternoon. Looking ahead for next year? Check out our exciting 2017 lineup here. Contact us for early booking discounts. Must reserve by September 1, 2016. Quark Expeditions announces
New Arctic Voyages for 2017
Best Early Booking Bonus Ever!
The Arctic – still one of the last frontiers on earth. Discover the remarkable wildlife: polar bears, walruses, musk oxen and narwhals. See the unrivalled beauty of a part of the world few people ever see. The region spans the Arctic Ocean and covers land areas in parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia,
and the United States (Alaska) as well as Sweden and Finland. Quark Expeditions has been the world leader in polar adventures for over two decades. To kick off this thrilling season, Quark is offering an Early Booking Bonus savings with a LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE of:
20% OFF itineraries OR 50% OFF Single
Supplement* - PLUS $150 online Polar Boutique credit
- PLUS $500 credit towards a transfer package, international flights, or travel insurance
A SOLO TRAVELER
HOLIDAY IN BEAUTIFUL SAINT LUCIA
During September Caribtours has launched a Solo Traveler month at The BodyHoliday on the stunning island of Saint Lucia with an exclusive price
promotion.
The BodyHoliday is perfect for solo travelers as it gives the opportunity to get involved in group fitness activities including, pilates, yoga and exercise classes or if that all seems too much, spend your time relaxing by the pool or on the beautiful beach.
You will also have the luxury of having a
personalised schedule; which includes, daily spa treatments, tutored watersports and masterclasses.
During the month of September there will also be sunset cruises, themed evening receptions, hosted cocktail parties and dinners, where you can meet like-minded travelers.
5 Nights on an All-Inclusive basis for, $1,355 per
person* with no single supplement charges, for a single Garden View Room.
If you have any questions, or want to have a chat with one of our travel advisors please contact us on 020 7751 0660.
Visit our website or dedicated Facebook page for more information. See The Great Naturalistic Gardens of The Netherlands
Enjoy 15% off Piet Oudolf & Dutch Wave Gardens August 17 –
23 Garden inspiration, botanical discoveries, and the promise of plant loving travel companions provide Solo Travelers with ample reason to book an unforgettable garden tour with CarexTours. The final 2016 tour of the season will include 7 days and 17 of the very best Dutch gardens. Tours also include accommodations, coach travel, admissions to all gardens, most meals and the very best company you could
ask for. Enjoy NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT on our Amazon
Voyage Just because you’re traveling solo doesn’t mean you have to explore alone! International Expeditions’ small-group adventures are the ideal way for solo travelers to enjoy an engaging, educational and upscale experience while enjoying safe, escorted travel to the world’s wild regions. Spend 10 days traveling upriver
from the inland port of Iquitos. You'll voyage into villages and tributaries not accessible by any other means and rarely visited by outsiders. - Observe wildlife in their natural habitat on guided hikes, boat and kayak excursions.
- Relax in spacious accommodations featuring private balconies for every cabin and Wi-Fi.
- Attend a blessing ceremony and Q/A session on medicinal
plants with a village Shaman.
Select cabins on all January-November departures are available with no single supplement fees. International Expeditions 1-855-232-7154 OAT’s Top 5 Destinations for Solo Traveler
Today, 2 in 5 of OAT’s travelers go solo—due to OAT’s Free Single Supplement and Solo Friendly Policies. Top 5 destinations for solo travelers in 2016, based on bookings, are Iceland, Machu Picchu & the Galapagos, India, Botswana, and Italy (Sicily). With small group size of just 10-16 travelers by land and 14-25 by Small Ship, solo space sells quickly, so
call 1-800-955-1925 or visit www.oattravel.com today.
Come travel with us—and see why OAT is the leader in solo friendly travel.
Veteran traveler Harriet Lewis, who’s also vice chair of Overseas Adventure Travel, has compiled "101 Tips for Women Travelers", a comprehensive travel tips E-book. It is filled with tips from women travelers on going solo, trip preparation, packing, health and hygiene, safety,
communications, digital photography, and more. Get it here for free!
“101 Tips for Women Travelers” FREE download Top luggage suggestions for solo travelers for summer
2016
Ever thought of being able to roll two suitcases with only one hand at a busy airport? The revolutionary Atlantic Unite 2 luggage collection is all about efficiency: it’s equipped with the Link-to-Go system allowing you to attach two suitcases together with the help of Velcro. It also has an integrated USB port in a carry-on size which helps you stay connected at all times
– for example, no need to worry if your phone battery dies in the long line at the airport. As a bonus for a solo traveler needing extra space, Atlantic Unite 2 offers an expandable packing capacity and a full-size interior lid compartment.
Atlantic Unite 2 collection is available at Shop.ca.
Packed with innovations, the new Travelpro Crew 10
collection is equipped with 360 degree dual wheels that allow the luggage to roll effortlessly on almost any surface. It is also equipped with an RFID-blocking interior pocket, ensuring the credit card and passport hidden in the interior pocket are well protected against loss and identity theft. What’s more, they reduce shoulder and arm strain. The Crew 10 luggage is specifically conceived for high-mileage travel and is famous for its durability – ideal for
adventurous solo travelers eager to discover new places.
TravelPro Crew 10 collection is available at TheBay.com
and Holiday.ca. 223 Places to Stay in 62 Countries A Free E-book! This labor of love comes to you from Janice, Tracey, our sponsors and, especially, from the contributions of our readers. It contains some of the best places to stay for solo travelers in over 60 countries. Each has been
recommended because it is special in some way. The Guide covers boutique hotels, hostels, B&B's and apartments. But it is not just a guide to accommodation around the world, it's also a book that will inspire you to travel, to visit those countries you've dreamed of getting to and perhaps a few that will now gain a place on your list.
And don't forget... The Solo Traveler's Handbook "Fun, empowering, and tremendously useful."
Dr. Bella DePaulo
Author of Singlism, Single with Attitude,
and Singled Out The 2nd edition of The Solo Traveler's Handbook offers more stories and tips on solo travel fun and safety. Part how-to manual and part travel literature, it will help you venture out with confidence to discover yourself as you
discover the world! The Solo Traveler's Handbook offers: - A comprehensive how and why of
solo travel.
- Real solo travel stories.
- Solo and social: meeting locals and other travelers.
- Safety: four priorities, five principles and sixty tips.
- Planning and packing.
- Where to go and when.
- Dozens of resources.
**Available in paperback and most
e-readers** | |
That's it for this month. If you have a deal you would
like to promote, please contact Simon Constam. Cheers! Janice
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