When it comes to travel, more people are flying solo. It’s a trend you might see pop up on social media. “It's not new, but it is definitely an explosion,” said Mar Pages, co-founder of the site .
Pages has visited more than 60 countries solo, exploring on her own for more than 20 years. She shared photos from Morocco, Venice, and Cuba – just a sliver of her travels. Her site, Solo Female Travelers, offers travel advice, itineraries, and tour opportunities to women looking for solo adventures.
“Traveling solo is this feeling of like, ‘Wow, I could do it by myself. I managed the entire thing by myself,’” Pages said. “This empowerment, this sense of fulfillment and self-realization, is definitely the number one most mentioned benefit.
” , 59% of people were “looking to venture alone” this year. Men in particular are embracing solo travel, according to the survey found searches for “solo travel” climbed 35%. Priceline is now holding its first-ever for solo travelers who book by August 11.
According to Priceline’s Lesley Klein, solo travelers can save up to 40% by bundling a flight and hotel room for certain experiences. “Some people are looking for more enriching cultural and historical experiences,” Klein said. “Places like Kyoto, Barcelona, Istanbul.
We're also seeing a desire for wellness-inspired trips where you can just relax in beautiful surroundings.” In addition to bundling, Klein said solo travelers can save by being flexible with tr.