Best of Touring - Autumn/Winter 24

wanderlust, the people met, and memories made along the way. The world’s too big to wait for someone to join you on every adventure. Discover the beauty of solo travel for yourself with one of our specially designed solo tours. olo

The romance of self-discovery. The magic of going with the flow of life. The liberation of total freedom. The empowerment of choosing when, why, and where. This is the mystifying beauty of going solo. The dream of solo travelling crosses the mind of many. Unwilling to be held back waiting for others, year upon year, the number of British travellers embarking on a solo adventure is increasing. Driven by a quest for self- understanding, new experiences, and the desire to see the world, almost one in five 25–34-year-olds have travelled alone according to ABTA. But the biggest year- on-year increase for solo travel is among those aged 35- 44. But why? What compels people to take the leap and go solo? And what captivates them to travel solo again and again? There are countless reasons why people push themselves out of their comfort zone and into the realm of this deeper, slower, more connective travel style. Whether it’s born from a longing to see the world, a sudden shift in circumstances at home, the need for something new, the fear of regret, or the reluctance of those around you that spurs your motivation to travel solo - one thing is for sure. You’re not in it alone.

to embark on a solo adventure, there’s no singular face of solo travel - that’s part of its beauty. Solo touring is a place where diversity thrives; and age, gender, and background converge seamlessly. Whether it's brief meetings on beaten tracks or long journeys through dazzling destinations, with new collections of people bursting with experiences and stories around every corner, you're bound to connect with a like-minded traveller on a solo tour. Friendships, freedom, and full control. It is often these promises that entice people to solo travel. But there are nonstop benefits to travelling alone. Solo travel encourages you to stretch, adapt, and grow as a person. You gain confidence. You become a problem-solver. You get to see the world how you choose without the need to compromise. You begin to understand yourself better and discover interests beyond the confines of your life back home. People who venture into the great unknown of solo travel often come back with the sense of independence, confidence, and empowerment they went in search of. Others speak of gaining something they never knew they were looking for. Some return with life-long friendships forged by bizarre off-the-beaten-track experiences and core memory moments. But in some way, no matter how small, everyone returns from solo travelling changed by

People who venture into the great unknown of solo travel often come back with the sense of independence, confidence, and empowerment they went in search of.

More and more people are trading the worries of the unknown for the joys of solo travel. With endless reasons

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