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<\/a>Credit: Contiki<\/em><\/p>\nThinking about taking a solo vacation? You\u2019re not \u201calone.\u201d Roughly half of United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) tour operator members have reported growth in solo travelers last year and many have created new opportunities for those going it alone to visit their dream destinations. With waived or discounted single supplement fees, new itineraries tailored to single travelers, and new ways to connect guests before and during the trip, off the beaten path experiences no longer only come in pairs.<\/p>\n
The following are just a few of ways USTOA members are encouraging solo travelers to see the world.<\/p>\n
Specifically designed for solo travelers, Intrepid Travel\u2019s<\/b> \u201cBest Morocco \u2013 For Solo Travelers<\/a>\u201d itinerary brings together an intimate group of 16 guests and a local Moroccan guide. The group will explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and find the cultural heart of Morocco in Fes. Other trip highlights include riding a camel towards a desert sunset, hiking through lush palm groves in Todra Valley, discovering popular filming locations in World Heritage-listed Ait Benhaddou, unwinding in seaside Essaouria and more.\u00a0 www.intrepidtravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n Alexander+Roberts<\/b> offers Enchanting Colombia. On this private journey with no more than 16 guests, travelers are lead through the vibrant country to spend time with flower farmers outside Medellin and join Bogot\u00e1 residents in some of their traditional pastime. The trip also features a guided walk to discover Medellin\u2019s vibrant street art, and a full day to explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Cartagena. www.alexanderroberts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Make friends with your fellow passengers as you travel through 10 European countries during Contiki\u2019s <\/b>12-day \u201cEuropean Discovery\u201d itinerary. Solo guests can share a bottle of champagne under the Eiffel Tower or bike through Munich with other guests helping to form lifelong bonds. Guests also will discover the canals of Amsterdam and Venice; visit Vatican City and explore the ancient streets of Rome; and enjoy two days in the city of lights, among other exciting activities and destinations.\u00a0 www.contiki.com<\/a><\/p>\n Credit: Contiki\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Black sand beaches, snorkeling with Gal\u00e1pagos penguins, and an experienced expedition team create an unforgettable and educational experience for solo travelers on Lindblad Expeditions\u2019<\/b> itineraries to the Gal\u00e1pagos. New ships also feature an increased number of solo cabins. www.expeditions.com<\/a><\/p>\n Tabletop Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and more must-experience adventures bring solo travelers to the southern tip of Africa for Abercrombie & Kent\u2019s <\/b>\u201cSouth Africa & Victoria Falls\u201d<\/a> itinerary. The nine-day trip also features a visit to the thundering Victoria Falls and an on-safari Chef’s Table experience where travelers will cook traditional fare side-by-side with a chef.\u00a0 www.abercrombiekent.com<\/a><\/p>\n Trafalgar <\/b>allows solo travelers to explore Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora with its \u201cBest of Greece\u201d<\/a> itinerary. Guests will traverse the mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, dine with a local Greek family, enjoy a night of traditional food and dancing with local residents, and more during this eight-day trip. Solo travelers also will visit iconic sites like the Temple of Apollo, the Acropolis and Parthenon with a local specialist.. www.trafalgar.com<\/a><\/p>\n Tauck<\/b> is offering single travelers special savings on select river cruises and reduced fees on other departures worldwide. Waived single supplement fees on all Category 1 European riverboat cabins makes it easier than ever for solo travelers to enjoy an upscale European cruise. Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in select categories on select river cruises \u00a0For more information visit www.tauck.com<\/a><\/p>\n SITA World Tours\u2019<\/b> \u201cMasai Footsteps\u201d<\/a> itinerary brings groups and solo travelers on a game drive through the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The exciting seven-day trip includes a visit to Lake Nakuru to see its flamingo-lined shores and a drive to see Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park. Guests also may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, etc.\u00a0 www.sitatours.com<\/a><\/p>\n CIE Tours International<\/b> encourages solo travelers on \u201cThe Irish Pub Tour\u201d<\/a> itinerary to explore the cozy pubs and meet the local people throughout Ireland. The trip includes boozy stops at the Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, and South Pole Inn for a real Irish coffee. Guests on this eight-day tour also will enjoy dinner and music at Kate Kearney\u2019s Cottage, story-telling at Dublin\u2019s oldest pub, and stays in the towns of Kilkenny, Killarney and Westport. . www.cietours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Credit: Intrepid Travel<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Credit:: Contiki\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/b>Credit: Trafalgar<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Credit: SITA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Credit: SITA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Credit: SITA<\/em><\/p>\n