Enter your solo travel era
Whether you’re going for a full-on backpacker situation or a solo stay at a five-star hotel, travelling by yourself hits different. You can do what you want, when you want, without worrying about anyone else. Morning hike or morning margs – the power to pick is yours.
And just because you’re going by yourself, doesn’t mean you’re alone. Book a city break and find yourself in a whole new place filled with people. Hostels are a good way to meet other solo travellers, and you can join group tours and social events to mingle with like-minded people – hello, First Choice Experiences. Or, if your favourite company is your own, have your main character moment and treat yourself to a sightseeing trip, spa session or sunset dinner all by yourself – it’s called self-care.
With all that freedom, deciding on a destination can be tricky. Nailing down your vibe from our holiday picks is a great place to start – like Beach or Last Minute – and then you can see all of the trips to match. Keep it close to home with a short break to Europe, or go big with an All Inclusive holiday somewhere exotic.
If you’ve got your eye on more than one destination, pick a trip with our partners in flight-free adventure, Byway. Journey through Europe and beyond, soaking in the sights along the way and seeing even more as you hop off at different stops. Your transport and accommodation are taken care of, so all you’ve got to do is sit back, relax and watch the world go by from your window.
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Best hotels for solo travel
Solo trips 🤝 permission to be completely selfish and pick the places YOU want to visit. Some spots are ideal for travelling alone – Malta’s mini size makes it super easy to get around, but it’s also packed with major history – and you can take as long as you want to soak it all up. It’s a similar story in San Sebastian, except here it’s all about the foodie finds. Grab a stool at a pintxos bar and meet other travellers over yum tapas plates.
Social butterflies can always back a vibrant city to serve up new experiences and networking opps. Athens, Zurich and Oslo are known for their friendly locals and big art scenes, or pick an up-and-coming place like Riga to try somewhere a little off the tourist radar. Here are the best stays to make your solo trip happen…
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FAQs
Staying in hostels with communal social areas is a great way to meet other travellers. Rather than sightseeing alone, book onto group tours and events – you’ll be surprised how many other people are travelling solo, too!
If you don’t feel like sitting down at a table for one, street food markets are a great shout for grabbing something on the go. If you want to meet other people, choose cafés and restaurants that have social tables or bar seating. Or if you’re after a peaceful meal, bring a book or a journal with you.
It depends on what kind of trip you want! There are the classic backpacker destinations like Thailand, India and Mexico where solo travellers have been going to find themselves for decades. For social butterflies, a vibrant, inclusive city is the perfect spot for putting yourself out there and meeting new people. Toronto, Lisbon and Barcelona all faves for their friendly locals and lively cultures.