While all of our holidays can be made to suit solo travellers (although you may get a few grumpy faces if you book a family holiday and then leave the kids at home), there are some trips in particular that are especially good for solo holidays. Solo ski holidays, for example, are excellent for combining adventurous days exploring with a spot of socialising après, while city breaks offer up endless cobbled alleyways, quaint cafes and interesting museums and galleries where you can linger as long as you like. Even safari holidays - usually the preserve of couples and families - can be done solo with the right guidance (which is where we come in). Whatever you're looking for, our team of experts can find something that fits the bill, right down to the last detail.
The independently intrepid can also enjoy our range of additional services that come as standard to make your solo holiday all the more wonderful. Start in style with fast-track through airport security and access to the airport lounge (even if you're flying in economy); travel guilt-free knowing that we off-set 100% of the carbon generated by your air and ground travel; and make the most of your time away with the help of our local Concierges who know their destination inside-out and who are on hand to help with everything, from recommending the best activities on rainy days to where and what to eat for the 'live like a local' experience.
Solo Roadtrips
Whether you fancy staying closer to home with a European road trip (amazing food and picture-perfect landscapes, yes please) or jetting off for a more exotic adventure on four wheels in Africa or North America, we've got you covered. We can recommend the best routes to try - be it the stunning Highway One which hugs the Californian Coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, or a seriously cool self-drive safari along South Africa's Skeleton Coast - and the top luxury accommodations to stay in along the way.
If this is your first time setting off on a solo road trip, and you're a little daunted by the logistics, fear not. From arming you with a tailor-made itinerary stuffed full of memorable experiences and organising car hire and navigational gear, to providing destination specific playlists and reading lists to really get you in the holiday mood, all you need to do is drive.
Solo Ski Holidays
The good news is that our team of European consultants include several ski specialists who can suggest the best resorts across the Alps, the Dolomites and even in further flung parts such as Sweden. They can talk you through the best ski hotels for solo skiers, help with the attendant ski admin, book guides when required, and generally oil the wheels of your solo ski holiday. Then there are the additional services that come as standard on all our trips, including fast track airport services and lounge access, even if you're travelling in economy. After all, if you're travelling solo you might as well treat yourself.
In terms of ideal solo ski holiday destinations, the Italian Dolomites are a particular favourite, thanks to charming accommodation and a big focus on wellbeing, so you can go straight from piste to pampering. The skiing is pretty amazing too, set against a backdrop of extraordinary mountains.
But it's not just Europe that works for solo ski holidays, if you're a fan of the white stuff who gets withdrawal symptoms in a European or North American summer, we can arrange ski trips to the likes of Argentina or New Zealand so you can get your fix.
Solo Walking Holidays
Walking is one of the cornerstones of slow travel, and as connoisseurs of slow travel (if we do say so ourselves) we can incorporate wonderful walks into your itinerary, where that's a smattering of two-footed activities or an entirely dedicated solo walking holiday. Some of our favourite solo walking holiday destinations include The South Luangwa in Zambia; beautiful and mountainous Bhutan; UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu in Peru; vast and versatile Australia; and the intriguing Italian-French island of Corsica. Wherever you wish to wander, our experts can tell you the best places to enjoy walking safaris; book walking tours through cities and countryside with expert guides (or just a map if you really want to go it alone); and even plan high-altitude treks through mountains and remote villages.
Solo Wellness Holidays
When it comes to wellness holidays, our travel specialists know the ins and outs of planning a stress-free trip. From fast-tracking you through the airport and organising private transfers between destinations, to pointing you in the direction of the best luxury hotels where you can end your days with soothing spa treatments, we'll ensure that you're footloose and worry-free the entire time you're away.
There are countless ways to craft a wonderful solo wellness holiday. If you're in need of a good old fashioned escape, may we prescribe an island-hopping holiday. From a tour around the dizzyingly beautiful Indonesia archipelago to a trip around Hawaii - with surfing, hiking and sunbathing in between - breathe in the fresh sea air and load up on Vitamin D as you bob between beautiful spots.
If you're after more than just a laid-back break, use your time away to master the tips and tricks of the wellness masters. Learn the art of meditation and mindfulness with a stay in a luxury onsen (hot spring) resort in Japan, hone your yoga skills with a retreat in the Himalayas and find tranquility in the temples of Bhutan.
And if you're after the full wellness package? Stay in a luxury hotel in Marrakesh that specialises in fitness and nutrition, book yourself onto a health retreat in Mozambique, and indulge in unique wine wellness treatments in a vinotherapy spa outside of Bordeaux.
