There are a growing number of single people and this can cause problems when it comes to taking a vacation. If you are traveling alone, many companies sting you with a 'single supplement' or 'double occupancy' charge. Companies that specialize in vacations for the single person try to avoid these penalties and they also bring people together to share experiences.
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Single Travel International - STI provide vacations for professional people in the 35 – 63 age range. They offer a range of destinations in the US, Canada, and Europe. Trips to South Africa, China, and Peru have also been organized. You can choose from city breaks to a cruise on the Queen Mary 2. The staff matches the guests to share a room, so a new friendship is just around the corner. The 'Solo Super Saver' deal means zero or low single supplement. Group departures are also arranged.
Best Single Travel - This company promotes to the 'Active Singles and Solo Travelers'. Roommates are matched according to gender, location, age, and smoking preference. You can even ask for someone who doesn’t snore! If both parties agree, you can contact the roommate before the vacation commences. There are various US and international trips to choose from, including the Kenya Safari, which takes in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The East Canada Tour itinerary includes Niagara Falls, Toronto, Quebec City, Montreal, and Ottawa. A tour through Britain and Ireland visits London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, and Cardiff. There is also an Egyptian tour of the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, Luxor, and a cruise down the Nile.
Active Singles Travel -
Single travelers may also want a bit of adventure and this company specializes in outdoor vacations that may involve hiking, safaris, biking, or water activities, such as sea kayaking, snorkeling, or whitewater rafting. The target group is the 25 – 55 age range and roommates are arranged according to gender. You can book on behalf of a club or group and you will receive a free vacation if you bring a group of ten or more people. The company supports ecotourism and encourages responsible tourism. Trips have been arranged for Morocco, Patagonia, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Peru (including Machu Picchu), and New Zealand.
Trek America - This company takes small groups on
adventure holidays and their travelers come from 45 different countries with more than 70% of custom coming from the young and single. Their most popular trek is ‘Southern Sun’, a 21-day trip that takes in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and the Washington monuments. It’s a mixture of camping, adventure pursuits with a tour leader, and nightlife. Activities include whitewater rafting, hiking and horseback riding. The 'Western Wonder' package includes Yosemite and the Grand Canyon National Parks, and a tour of Hollywood. Other trips go to Alaska, Mexico, and Canada.