| So, you want to go on holiday, leave work and your | | | | should know the ins and out of the culture of the |
| stresses behind and explore somewhere different. | | | | country you are visiting and the best places to visit. A |
| Picking your destination is fun but if you have no one | | | | great guide should be like your own Lonely Planet |
| to go with, what are you supposed to do? As a single | | | | Guide, except you can ask them questions along the |
| person, it costs you more to travel as you are usually | | | | way and they can learn more about you to help you |
| subject to single room supplements and it's decidedly | | | | find the experiences that will best suit you. If something |
| less fun to holiday on your own with no one to share | | | | goes wrong, say a family emergency back home, you |
| the experiences with. So, what are the options? One | | | | have a supportive guide who knows the area and can |
| option, is to go on an organised singles walking holiday. | | | | help you find the easiest and least stressful way to |
| An organised group holiday, even if it's not specifically | | | | get home if you need to. |
| aimed at just singles, has many advantages for the | | | | One of the best aspects of walking and adventure |
| single person. | | | | holidays for singles is having others to share your |
| Firstly, it gives the whole organizational stress to | | | | experiences with. With others in the same boat, you |
| someone else. They find out the best ways to travel | | | | are quickly meeting new people who are also |
| around, find the most suitable accommodation, | | | | interested in similar activities to you. This frequently |
| determine what are the best activities and places to | | | | results in new friendships and we have experienced |
| visit. They ensure you see and do the best activities in | | | | numerous groups who met on holiday and 15 years |
| the area and stay at the places that best suit your | | | | later are still great traveling companions. |
| needs. You get the fun of deciding where you want to | | | | Walking and Adventure holidays aimed at singles also |
| go, how long you want to be away, look at the | | | | allow you to share a room and avoid the dreaded |
| available itinerary and pick the one that best suits you. | | | | single room supplement. Not only will you get better |
| But, someone else gets the work of arranging all the | | | | deals on your accommodation but you also usually |
| practical logistics like transport and accommodation. | | | | have the advantage of getting special travel rates that |
| We have all heard of travel nightmares, the "only if I | | | | an independent traveler would probably not be aware |
| had known" stories, choosing a reputable organised | | | | of. This may be special times, exclusive group tours or |
| tour group can help you avoid these as your guide | | | | just that little something extra. |