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The Real Challenges of Solo Travel

Solo travel has an image problem: it's often framed as a budget experience. You book a shared room, eat at the hotel bar alone, and pay a "single supplement" — a surcharge that can add 30–50% to a cabin or hotel room just because you're traveling without a partner. None of that has to be your reality.

Beyond cost, solo travelers face challenges that couples don't: who do you call if something goes wrong? How do you get a restaurant reservation for one at the best place in town? What cruise lines or tour operators actually cater to solo travelers rather than treating them as an afterthought?

These are exactly the problems a good travel advisor solves.

How an Advisor Helps Solo Travelers

Single supplement strategies. I know which cruise lines and tour operators waive or significantly reduce single supplements — and which itineraries consistently have solo cabin inventory. This alone can save solo travelers hundreds or thousands of dollars per trip.

VIP perks without a travel companion. Preferred partner hotel programs don't require two guests. A solo traveler booking through me gets the same complimentary upgrades, resort credits, and arrival amenities that couples receive — because the perks are tied to the advisor relationship, not the headcount.

Safety and peace of mind. For solo travelers in unfamiliar destinations — particularly LGBTQ+ travelers, solo women, or anyone traveling somewhere with political or social complexity — I vet destinations and properties with your specific situation in mind. You're not on your own if something goes sideways.

Social opportunities that don't feel forced. The right small-group experiences, cooking classes, walking tours, and local guides can transform solo travel from a solo dining marathon into a genuinely social trip. I know which operators attract the kind of travelers you'd want to meet.

Best Solo Travel Destinations

The best solo destinations are those where solo travel is normalized — where restaurant hosts don't look at you with pity, where the culture supports independent exploration, and where there's enough to do that you never feel the absence of a companion.

Japan is consistently the top recommendation I make to solo travelers: extraordinarily safe, independently navigable, rich in solo-friendly dining culture (solo ramen counter seats, omakase bars), and endlessly stimulating. Portugal — particularly Lisbon and Porto — is close behind: affordable, welcoming, and easy to meet other travelers. Iceland, New Zealand, and much of Scandinavia offer the same combination of safety, beauty, and solo-friendly infrastructure.

For LGBTQ+ solo travelers specifically, the LGBTQ+ Travel page covers destination vetting in more detail — but the short answer is: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Montreal, Palm Springs, and Cape Town are among the most consistently welcoming cities on earth for solo LGBTQ+ travelers.

Ready to Travel on Your Own Terms?

Tell me where you're thinking of going. I'll put together a plan that makes solo travel feel exactly the way it should — free.

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