Solo Traveler Advisory of Deals- June 2016

Published: Mon, 06/20/16

 


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.


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 IcelandMachu Picchu & the Galapagos, IndiaBotswana, 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

 

Let Your Adventure Begin! $100 off Tours to 100+ Countries Worldwide.


There’s never been a better time to discover the extraordinary world of Exodus Travels. Offering $100 off small group tours to 100 + countries with no single supplements, dedicated solo departures and single rooms for as little as $10 a night, the time to book is now!


With over 42 years of creating award winning small group and self-guided Cycling, Hiking, Wildlife and Cultural tours, making the most of the world and the great outdoors is just in our DNA.  55% of our adventurers are flying solo and we have tens of thousands of happy repeat clients, trust us when we say your “adventure begins here.”  Learn More


Solo Traveler readers and followers receive $100 off any Exodus tour for travel through to the end of 2017 when booked before July 20th2016. Quote the promo code: SoloSavingsJust4You.


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 

 

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 http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/solotravelblog

 
 


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.



 

Save up to $300 on your first Explore trip


To celebrate 35 years of adventure travel Explore is offering you savings of up to $300 when you book your first Explore tripChoose from 500 trips in over 120 countries with carefully crafted itineraries that are great for solo travellers. Mention “Welcome to Explore” and book by 30th June 2016 to take advantage of this offer.

Below are three great trips we think you would love, but don’t be limited to just these, choose from the full range of Cultural DiscoveryWildlifeWalking and Trekking, and Cycling adventures.


Amalfi Coast Walking.. Enjoy a relaxed walking trip exploring Italy’s spectacular Amalfi Coast culminating in the celebrated ‘Walk of the Gods’ – one of the world’s greatest coastal walks.


Land Of Ice & Fire. On this circumnavigation of Iceland, discover raging waterfalls, remote villages and glistening glaciers.


Cycle Dolomites, Lake Garda and Venice. Ride ride down the magnificent valleys of the South Tyrol, past the jagged backdrop of the Dolomites to the beautiful setting of Lake Garda.


For full details of how to save up to $300 on your first Explore trip click here.


 
 

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.


 

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
 
 

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.

  • Piet Oudolf & Dutch Wave Gardens | August 17-23
    A showcase of some of very best examples of gardens that represent the trend toward naturalism in contemporary gardens. Features a special trip to the home garden of Piet Oudolf. Now 15% off.

CarexTours host, Carolyn Mullet, is an award winning professional garden designer and long-time solo traveler. She is widely known for her Facebook community of over 1.4 MILLION garden enthusiasts.


 

Kauai and the Hawaiian Islands for Solo Travelers!

The Our Beautiful Rock Travel Club is a dedicated group of expert travel guides who love to show off our amazing, beautiful rock, Kauai. We specialize in organizing tours to the islands of Hawaii, with Kauai being our most popular destination. We were born and bred here on the Garden Isle, so we are deeply familiar with it and with our other very special islands in the Hawaiian chain.

Kauai, the fourth oldest island geologically in the chain, is noted for the utterly breathtaking Waimea Canyon, the amazing Napali Coast and the pristine beauty of the Pacific Ocean with its extraordinary variety of sea life.


Our tour packages are all-inclusive. Your accommodation, transportation, excursions and meals are all taken care of in our tour packages. And there is never a single supplement fee on all domestic tour packages! And …. at $995 this is an amazing value!


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We’re made for the solo traveler!  Hope to see you soon! Please contact me, Chris Woolley, anytime if you have any questions? My personal line is 808 631-7343 or you can reach me at ourbeautifulrock@gmail.com

 


 

Our holidays for women combine a healthy dose of activity with indulgent pampering, wonderful food, and plenty of precious time to relax. SHE Travels offers luxury, single accommodation that’s perfect for the solo traveler. Join our small groups of like-minded women and have ’the best holiday ever’! Our itineraries offer a holiday experience like no other. Join our ladies-only groups as we learn to surf in Bali: July dates now available.  Use the code ‘solotravel’ to receive a saving of $300 off the advertised holiday price.


Surf in Bali.It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran or haven’t ever surfed before.

You’ll love it. SHE surfs Bali. Dates: July 24th- 30th. . Stay in our 5 star luxury villa, enjoy stunning single accommodation, and surf each day with some of Bali’s best local instructors. Add yoga, massages by the pool, delicious meals and wonderful dining experiences, and you’ll have ’the best holiday ever’! (beginner surfers are very welcome!)


Surf & Yoga Escape. Dates: July 11th-15th.   Take time to reconnect, recharge and rejuvenate in beautiful Bali with a surf & yoga escape.  Be supported to set new intentions, explore new challenges, and release old stories as we surf, stretch and sun ourselves away from the busyness of home life.


SHE Travels, a great Australian travel company for women with a sense of adventure! See more about us here.


 

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.

 

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

 

Special for Solo Traveler Readers – Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Dubai & Turkey – Single Supplement Free


Osiris Tours is a unique travel company – offering private guided and custom tours in Egypt and the Middle East.  We cater to those who are fascinated by history, culture, art and architecture. We specialize in Egypt tour packages but we also offer private luxury trips to JordanMoroccoDubaiTurkey, and Lebanon.



Our private tours are completely customizable and private. This means that you will have your own private vehicle, guide and driver for the full trip. You can focus on the sites you want to see and take your time to wander around the temples, pyramids and tombs at your own pace.


Check out these totally single-supplement-free tours… you pay only the per-person price!

For more information www.osiristours.com or email us: info@osiristours.com

 

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