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“Meal times are often challenging for the single traveller so there’s nothing as good as a book or e-reader to stop you feeling self-conscious. And if the
restaurant has seating at the bar, ask for a space there as there’ll be more going on and the setting can be sociable. The independence offered by solo travel can be educational, enlightening…and great fun.” • Baldwins Travel runs events for single travellers. For further information, visit
baldwinstravel.co.uk. Starling Safety (
starlingsafety.com) is a new website in which travellers share safety advice with each other.
Hobby Hunting
Ever wanted to capture stunning Italian landscapes on canvas, get that novel started on an idyllic Greek island, zone out in a yoga
retreat in Sri Lanka or become a culinary genius? Then holidays combining travel with an interest are perfect for the solo traveller. There are numerous specialist companies. Check them out:
•
hfholidays.co.uk;
healthandfitnesstravel.com;
flavoursholidays.co.uk; sansebastian.mimofood. com;
watermill.net;
authenticadventures.com
OUR PICK
THE ROAD TO SAMARKAND. Been inspired by Joanna Lumley’s latest adventure and fancy travelling the Silk Road? A 16th August departure with Jules
Verne (
vjv.com) – a company that offers no single supplement on a range of trips – costs from £1,995 including flights. It’s also available as a solo group with departures on 5th July and 25th October from £1,895.
SADDLE-UP IN RAJASTHAN. Wild Frontiers (
wildfrontierstravel.com) has a 12-day desert ride showing off the best of the magical Marwar Kingdom. Riding Royal Marwari horses along flat, sandy riverbeds, through towering sand dunes and past age-old granite mountains, you will see ancient temples, unspoilt rural villages and meet local tribespeople. The trip departs 9th November and costs from £3,745 (excluding flights). There is no single supplement for those happy with a same sex accommodation share.
A NOVEL IDEA. The Writers’ Lab on the Greek island of Skyros offers writers, thinkers and dabblers the opportunity to learn from distinguished authors, share the joys and struggles of the creative process, discover their strengths and polish their skills. Skyros (
skyros.com) offers seven-night breaks throughout the summer for £795 (excluding flights) based on twin share accommodation.
BIG IN JAPAN. With the Rugby World Cup this year and the Olympics next, Japan is a hot ticket. Solos Holidays (
solosholidays.co.uk) has a 14-day Journey Through Japan
Cuba © Caledonia - Languages Culture Adventure
Husky Sledding © Christine Andrews
Africa © Tamlyn Wright
Sierra Nevada Walking © The Natural Travel Collection
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