Solo Travel Society member Roni relaxes on the beach in Accra, Ghana. Sometimes, we want to do it all ourselves, all the research and planning. Other times we want the work done for us. That’s when a solo holiday is
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Have Your Say! Take the 2020 Solo Traveler Reader Survey
Tell us who you are, how you travel, and what you’d like more from us. With this knowledge, we can serve you better and advocate on behalf of all solo travelers. It’s that time of year. Time to have your
Group Tour in Iran: A Solo Traveler’s Dream Trip
I’m so pleased to share with you a post by Catherine, a Canadian member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Here, she shares the story of a group tour in Iran that she joined in order to live out
How to Choose the Right Credit Card for Travel
Points from credit cards and other loyalty programs are a big deal. It’s important to choose the right credit card for travel. Chances are you’re saving points of some sort to help pay for your travels. There are dozens of loyalty
What to Do When You Can’t Travel
There are times when solo travel is just out of the question. There are a lot of factors that can prevent us from traveling, either for specific periods of time, or more permanently. Financial restraints are a big and very
How to Photograph People on Your Travels
The people of Indonesia are delightful. They are warm and playful and relaxed. This woman sat easily at a street-side restaurant waiting for her meal and was very willing to be photographed. There are certain rules to follow when photographing
US extends Canada, Mexico travel restrictions for COVID-19
The United States government has extended a one-month ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 despite increasing political pressure to lift the restriction. US border communities that are dependent
Coronavirus & international travel: Is it worth It for students?
Without a doubt, Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown have greatly influenced all spheres of our lives from education to entertainment. But, one industry that was influenced the most is traveling. In an attempt to stop the spreading of the deadly
NCL Resumes US Cruising With Norwegian Encore From Seattle
Prior to its resumption of U.S. cruising out of Seattle, Norwegian Cruise line reiterated its commitment to sailing with 100 percent of its guests and crew being fully vaccinated. The line marked Norwegian Encore’s debut on seven-night Alaska itineraries roundtrip from the
As Club Med Readies to Open First Canadian Resort, It Reinvests in Agents
Club Med will bring its brand of Alpine ski resorts to Quebec later this year, the all-inclusive operator’s first foray into Canada. Club Med Québec will be a four-Trident resort (equivalent to four-stars), with an all-inclusive mountain experience including ski-in, ski-out access,
After a Year Indoors, Americans Are Ready for Active Adventures’ Brand of Adventure Tourism
Active Adventures, a Queenstown, New Zealand-based small hiking and adventure tour company, has seen a shift in American client’s eagerness to travel, reporting its largest sales month in their 25-year history. Active Adventures currently has trips on the road
Lugano, Switzerland Announced as 2022 Adventure Travel World Summit Host Destination
On Friday, 16 July, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Switzerland Tourism held three AdventureConnects in Seattle, Boston, and Zürich to announce Lugano, Switzerland as the host destination for the 2022 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) on 3-7 October
The Adventure Travel Trade Association Announces New Transformation Design Principles Course
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), in partnership with the Transformational Travel Council (TCC) and lead Educator, Tanner Colton, announce a new online education course, Transformation Design Principles in Travel Experiences. This high-value business recovery course provides travel professionals with practical tools, principles, and skills to
Reconsidering Outdoor Travel in the West, as Wildfires Burn
GET THE TRAVEL DISPATCH NEWSLETTER Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Part of what Katherine Lee loves about Moscow, Idaho, where she lives, are the trails 10 minutes away. She visits with
Bedlam on US airlines and more vaccine and mask mandates: What’s new in Covid travel this week
(TBN) — There have been cancellations and chaos on US airlines, Canada and Japan have been cracking down on Covid rule-breakers, but the UK is opening up to more and more vaccinated visitors. Here’s what we learned in pandemic travel