Solo Traveler Newsletter - October 2016

Published: Mon, 10/03/16




 
Tip of the Month
 
The World's Best Festivals: And How to Get the Most Out of Them

"The main reason people go to festivals is that people like to gather together. Ever since the early days of humanity, people would get together around a fireplace. A festival is just like a gigantic modern fireplace where people gather around to tell stories and share music." From Milwaukee to Melbourne to Morocco, here are expert recommendations for film, music, and theatre festivals and more around the world, along with tips for getting the most out of them.
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Great Travel Links

5 Tips for Making the Most of a Solo Cruise From the experts at Travel Market Report, here are 5 tips for finding the solo cruise for you, meeting other passengers, or finding a roommate. A little advance preparation will help you make the most of your solo cruise.

New to Airbnb? How to Make It Work for You For first-time users, this article from the New York Times outlines tips - from doing your research to understanding the policies to using filters and contacting the host - to help you get what you want out of the rental experience.

What To Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen While Traveling
19 million phones are lost or stolen each year, and traveling puts you at higher risk for theft. This post from Smarter Travel has some great tips. Don’t wait until it’s too late—know what to do if your phone is lost or stolen on a trip so you can recover faster, protect your identity, and not lose all those great vacation photos.
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The most clicked-on link last month
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What Airlines Actually Owe You If You Get Bumped From Your Flight Airlines won’t always alert you to whether you are owed compensation or services, so it’s best to come prepared with knowledge of the rules and stand up for yourself, says George Hobica, the founder of travel site Airfarewatchdog.com. Find out your rights here.

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.

The 2016 Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We've moved the new edition of the ever-popular Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide online. Containing recommendations for hotels, hostels, B&Bs and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide helps you 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 200,000 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.

No one likes penny-pinching. But when the pay-off is travel it’s worth it. Here are a few money games to help make saving for travel a bit more fun. 

Sometimes going a little out of your way can save a lot. Here are the countries that have the best and deals on flights domestically and internationally.

There are many ways to save travel money and there are an equal number of ways to make travel money mistakes. Here are the top 25 and how to avoid them. 

London and New York City are leading the way in single hotel rooms for solo travelers. They are designing hotel experiences worthy of those of us who travel alone. 

 
Top Posts on Solo Traveler Last Month
 
You could fill a book with solo travel tips. In fact I have written that book. But here, free, are some of my top tips to help you travel alone and love it.

On occasion I hear from people who are fearful of travel. Here’s why it’s important to continue and safety tips to quell your travel concerns.

For wonderful food, wine, and vineyards, beautiful accommodations, and vibrant community spirit, Wolfville, Nova Scotia is a great solo travel destination.

I learn every time I travel. But some trips go beyond learning about geography, history or culture. In New Brunswick I learned about following dreams.

The Solo Traveler Artist in Residence shares her images of Provence, a place she describes as an incredible gem in the middle of a splendid country.
 
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