Solo Traveler Newsletter August 2016

Published: Mon, 08/01/16

 
 




Tip of the Month


The Ultimate Travel Calendar

Stockholm in July, Rio in October, Cuba in December? New Zealand's Stuff consulted leading global travel experts to compile a calendar of when to visit some of the world's top travel destinations. Here is their take on the perfect destination for each month of the year, as well as the best tips on what to do when you get there.
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Great Travel Links
How to Get a Hotel Upgrade The chances of getting a better room than the one you booked aren’t a pipe dream, according to one hotel specialist. From New York Times Travel, here are a few avenues to try to get an upgrade on your next hotel stay

Protect Your Personal Information When You Travel (or even while you're at home) A Virtual Private Network, or VPN will protect your personal data and info when you're using public WiFi. Here's why you should have one, how to use it, our recommended VPN, and a step-by-step set-up guide.

Favorite Places in the UK Guardian Travel asked five leading nature writers to reveal the places in the UK that they love. Their answers, from Orkney to Dartmoor, blend weather and landscape with childhood memories. Love the outdoors, fresh air, and gorgeous scenery? Here are 5 UK destinations to consider.

Suddenly Considering Travel Insurance? If recent terror attacks around the world have you thinking about travel insurance, you’re not alone. Industry experts say that consumer interest in terrorism and trip cancellation coverage has spiked after each attack. From New York Times Travel, good news for Americans: despite increased interest, travelers won’t be facing rate hikes. And from Solo Traveler, insurance advice from top bloggers in 6 countries.

The most clicked-on link last month
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10 Free (or Cheap) Travel Apps Worth Downloading There are plenty of apps out there that are not worth the time and trouble to install and attempt to figure out. But here, courtesy of The New York Times, are 10 that will make your travel life easier. They provide solutions to some common travel complications, and best of all, they are either inexpensive or free. Here are 10 apps to consider for your next trip.

And of course...

No Single Supplements Allowed Don't forget to check out the Solo Traveler Deals page before planning your solo trip. You may just find exactly what you need there at a great price.

Coming Soon: The 2016 Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We're gearing up to produce a new edition of the ever-popular Guide. Containing recommendations for hotels, hostels, B&Bs and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide will be moving online this year. You'll be able to find, review, and book a room all in one place. 
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The Pics of the Week
Pics of the Week are contributed by members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook.  
Every week on Solo Traveler we publish a travel photo submitted by a member of the Solo Travel Society. Join our community of more than 155,000 travelers from around the world: simply "like" our Facebook page and you're in! Upload photos any time, along with a caption telling us where it was taken. Click on last month's photos below to see who took them and where. 
 
Travel Money Tuesdays
Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: Travel Money Tuesdays! Every week, we will bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often. Travel Money Tuesdays--because the best things in life aren't things.

Everyone loves a sale. No one wants to leave a coupon code box empty at check-out. Here are coupon codes for travel to help you save!  Continue reading →

For some, cruising is the only way to travel. No packing and unpacking. Many ports of call. But it can be expensive. Here’s how to save on an ocean cruise.  Continue reading →

Opportunities arise that simply demand that you break your travel budget. Here’s how to make travel money decisions and break your budget with impunity.  Continue reading →

Lost your credit card? What to do about it is no longer the simple “cancel it” answer. Here’s your decision path for a credit card gone missing.  Continue reading →
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Fave Five Posts Last Month
In case you missed them, here are the five most read posts on Solo Traveler last month.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The O​​​​xford County Cheese Trail: A Photo Tour
If you love cheese like I love cheese, you’ll thank me for this introduction to the Oxford County Cheese Trail. It makes for a tasty solo road trip.  Continue reading →

Two solo travelers, one destination. Two different experiences, five years apart. These Solo Travel Society members both recommend Cuba as a great option.  Continue reading →

Dublin is fun. Dublin can be expensive. Here are 32 budget Dublin tips for free and low-cost things to do, how to get around, where to eat and more.  Continue reading →

Climbing Quebec’s beautiful Mont Tremblant in summer, this solo traveler shows that there is more than one way to explore the mountain.  Continue reading →

What have been your most challenging and most rewarding solo trips? Members of the Solo Travel Society share their experiences and what they’ve learned.  Continue reading →
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