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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.
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.
The most clicked-on link
last month 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.
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.
________________________ 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 →
_________________________ Fave Five Posts Last Month |
In case you missed them, here are the five most read posts on Solo Traveler last month.
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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