Solo Travel Deals - February 2017

Published: Mon, 02/20/17

 


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.

If you’re a solo traveler, you can now enjoy up to a 100% discount on our standard single supplements on selected trip departures. See how much you could save with the below featured itineraries. 

Guided vacations are a hassle-free and enjoyable way for you to discover your destination if you’re traveling alone.

Everything’s taken care of, like your day-to-day itinerary, hotel check-ins and luggage. And there’s the opportunity for you to meet and share experiences with like-minded people from all over the world. Find out more about why taking a guided vacation might be right for you. Spaces are limited and offer may be withdrawn at any time.

See our solo travel deals

To check the available departures* and prices of the below trips, please click on the link. 
 

Artful Wellness Retreats for Solo Travelers 

Unique in the world of wellness travel, Artful Retreats uses art to help mindfulness, get self-awareness and achieve positive growth.

Think of these retreats as little escapes to rediscover and rejuvenate yourself using your own creativity.

From morning yoga, to inspiring artists, to walks through iconic landscapes all wrapped up with charming accommodations and delicious meals.

Join us in Crete on May 20 to 27. Shared rooms from 3,300 Euros or $3,400.

Or join one of the other programs in Switzerland or Asia.  Learn more

Visit us here:  website   facebook   youtube

 

NO SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS - GET YOUR OWN ROOM AT NO ADDED COST

Whether it's sleeping under the stars in the Sahara, experiencing local village life in India, witnessing a spectacular sunrise at Halong Bay in Vietnam, or simply kicking back on a relaxing Nile Cruise in Egypt, there are lots of wonderful experiences to be had travelling with On The Go Tours.

Immerse yourself in a truly authentic local experience on our guided group tours, where you’ll be adventuring alongside an international mix of English-speaking travellers. With an average size of just 18, it always makes for a fun and eclectic holiday for singles.

And now, solo travellers can choose to have their own room, supplement-free. Join one of the tours listed below and you can book a single room at no additional charge. We are launching this deal, exclusively on Solo Traveler, on a selection of our most popular tours to Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Russia, Thailand, China, Morocco, Nepal and Jordan. With the comfort of your own room at no extra cost, solo travel just got a whole lot easier and affordable!

With lots of inclusions, an excellent range of 3-5 star hotels & boutique properties, private transfers and fabulous English speaking local guides, our tours represent unbeatable value.

Quote ST-OTG-17 when booking. Full details are available here and we have abolished single supplements on a selection of trips to:

  • India Choose from over 25 departure dates on a selection of classic tours, including popular Holi and Diwali festival departures.
  • Egypt The treasures of Ancient Egypt await. Choose from over 25 departure dates on a selection of our most popular tours.
  • Asia Discover the best of Asia on our trips to Sri Lanka, Vietnam, ThailandChina and Nepal.
  • Middle East and North Africa In addition to Egypt, visit Marrakech & the Sahara in Morocco as well as the stunning Rose City of Petra in Jordan.
  • Russia See the best of Moscow and St Petersburg on a selection of tour dates on our ever popular Vodka Shot trip to Russia.
 

The Best Choice for Solo Travelers

Value. Camaraderie. Enrichment. Safety. Convenience.

Vantage is the only company in the travel industry whose river ships include cabins built specifically for solo travelers, with no single supplement whatsoever. And that’s just the start!

See what awaits when you travel solo with Vantage on these popular journeys:

 

Free Single Room Option – worth up to $1,000 – last chance to book

Get a Free Single Room Option worth up to $1,000 if you book one of 40 Explore trips today – offer ends 20 Feb 2017

Plus on over 60 trips get a Free Extra Hotel Night – offer ends 20 Feb 2017

SAVE up to $125 on Spain and Portugal trips*

Choose from over 20 trips in Spain and Portugal and save up to $125 – offer ends 27 Feb 2017

Cultural trips include Highlights of Andalucia on which you can discover the magnificent cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba or Highlights of Portugal which explores Lisbon, Coimbra, the Medieval capital of Portugal, and Porto.

Walking trips are also a great way to enjoy Spain & Portugal. Choices include Walks and Wine Tasting in Spain and PortugalLevada Trails Of MadeiraAzores Island Hopping and the classic Camino De Santiago.

Cycling trips in the region include Andalucia by Bike and Cycle Seville to Porto.

Confirm your trip no later than 27 February 2017 and mention Solo Traveler to take advantage of this offer.

For full details of the Spain and Portugal offer go to www.exploreworldwide.com

Also now’s the time to order your new Explore brochure for 2017. Bigger and better than ever get your free copy of the ultimate adventure travel catalog. Choose from the Worldwide, Cycling or new Walking and Trekking edition.

 

Women’s Journey to Kenya for Solo Travelers in 2017

Linda Higdon hosts a fascinating women’s global journey where pure joy waits around every corner! Linda has worked in Kenya for 15 years and gives you exclusive access to people and places not offered by any other tour. Stay in first-class luxury hotels and travel safely.

This tour is designed to lift the heart! You’ll have plenty of time to sit, talk and discover daily life with many beautiful Kenyan women. Get ready to celebrate in the villages!  Meet amazing women shaping contemporary Kenya. Celebrate traditional dance and artistry! See magnificent African wildlife only found in this part of the continent. Romp with spirited children. Retreat to 4-star comfort at the end of each day.

Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital and East Africa’s commercial and diplomatic hub. We’ll be waiting to welcome you and whisk you away to the Fairview Hotel, a beautiful historic British lodge at the edge of the City Centre.  Temperatures are perfect for our July 2017 tour! We are a small-group tour of 10 plus staff.

The friendships we made with the women were simply priceless – Esther M.
It was the trip of a lifetime! – Suzan N. 

Contact: Linda@globalheartjourneys.net or 262-742-2064. Subscribe to our Newsletter here.

 

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,

India, 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

 

Priced for Solo Travelers!  Top Solo Travel Deals: SoloTrekker4U.com

  • One-stop shopping for tours and 800,000+ lodgings-up to 68% off.
  • For savings and better travel, see our new TravelStyle weekly Blogs on how to travel light to save and be chic plus our “2017 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.

Take advantage of great off-season deals and advance sales for 2017 with up to 50% off!

 

Rocky Mountaineer's Go Solo offer makes traveling solo even more desirable as you relax in luxury with unparalleled views of springtime in the Canadian Rockies. Onboard this memorable train journey, you will enjoy the company of fellow travelers, wind through lush rainforests, gaze at snow-capped mountains, and catch glimpses of wildlife.

Whether traveling alone or with a friend or relatives, the Go Solo offer has you paying the per person double occupancy rate. Translation? Your journey offers more value than ever before.

And with Canada’s 150th birthday just around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to explore the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Promotion valid on Rocky Mountaineer vacation packages of five days or more departing in April or May of 2017. Hurry and book a qualifying package by May 15, 2017 to take advantage of this unique offer.

 

The Blue Walk – Walking Tours for Solo Travelers

Travel at the speed of you.

The Blue Walk is about experience, people, beauty and a touch of luxury. Our small group walking vacations take place in unique and undiscovered locations. We offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy leisurely, small-group walking vacations along beautiful coastlines, villages squares and open spaces of Europe while staying at luxury boutique hotels and resorts. Each tour includes daily leisurely 1 hour to 1/2 day walks in some of the world’s most serene surroundings where you can look up into an open sky or gaze out at tranquil blue waters.

Hiking boots and backpacks are optional as we offer a unique blend of lovely walking trails, coastal meandering, and urban strolling. We also offer yoga and art themed tours. Explore our offerings at thebluewalk.com.

  • Blue Walk Italy  Rapallo – Cinque Terre – Portofino – Bellagio – Lake Como (In April and June) 6 nights, shared accommodation or low single supplement, land only
  • Blue Walk Greece  Athens, Amorgos, Naxos (In April, in May and in October 2017) 12 nights, shared accommodation or low single supplement, land only
  • Blue Walk France  French Riviera: Nice, Cannes, Menton, & others – (September 2016) 6 nights, shared accommodation or low single supplement, 6 nights, land only

e: travel.maven@thebluewalk.com | t: 551.BLUEWLK (551) 258.3955 | www.thebluewalk.com​​​

 

Like College … Only Better

Inspiring teachers, spirited conversations, new friends, new experiences — being a Road Scholar encompasses the best of the university experience. You’ll learn from expert faculty and meet fellow Road Scholars, who, like you, are students of the world.

No single supplements on these Road Scholar educational travel adventures …

(800) 454-5768

Get a free catalog at roadscholar.org/solo-traveler-blog

 

Free single supplement on available cabins and save 15% on the berth cost of our Sable Island Voyage until March 31!

Sable Island - July 5-13, 2017

Aboard the 199-Passenger Ocean Endeavour

Sable Island’s wild horses are world-famous, but there’s so much more to this remote sand island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The world’s largest colony of grey seals breeds here, as does the rare roseate tern and the endemic Ipswich sparrow, among many birds of note. Amid the island’s forty-two kilometres of beaches, dunes, and bogs you’ll find a plethora of plants: from iris, to sundew, to wild berries in abundance. Whales and sharks ply the nearby waters.

Sable Island’s history includes shipwrecks and salvage; sealing and walrus hunting; rescue and research. Still, the horses remain the island’s most charismatic residents. Free to roam, they represent one of the world’s last wild equine populations and their spirited antics are truly a sight to behold. Now protected as Canada’s forty-third national park, Sable Island offers an experience unlike any other.

Most of Adventure Canada’s voyages offer single supplements at no extra cost on categories 3-7 aboard the 198-Passenger Ocean Endeavour. Call for details!  1-800-363-7566

 

$150 off 100+ Countries Worldwide with NO Solo Supplements!

Exodus Travels is offering $150 off small group tours to 100 + countries with no single supplements and single rooms for little as $10. With over 42 years of creating Cycling, Hiking, Wildlife and Cultural tours, making the most of the world is in our DNA.  Over 60% of Exodus’ travelers fly solo and we have thousands of happy repeat clients to prove it! Journey with 8-16 like-minded travelers from the USA, Canada, UK, Oz and New Zealand.

Receive $150 off any tour for travel until March 28th 2018 when booked before April 1st 2017. Promo code: SoloAdventures2017. Not combinable with any other offer.

A small sample of our most popular tours for Solo Travelers (and you still get a $150 discount!):

Visit ExodusTravels, Order Brochures Learn More, Sign Up for the latest Exodus specials  1 800 267 3347

 

That's it for this month. If you have a deal you would like to promote, please contact Simon Constam

Cheers!

Janice & Tracey