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Enter your solo travel era
Whether you’re going for a full-on backpacker situation or a solo stay at a five-star hotel, travelling by yourself hits different. You can do what you want, when you want, without worrying about anyone else. Morning hike or morning margs – the power to pick is yours.
And just because you’re going by yourself, doesn’t mean you’re alone. Book a city break and find yourself in a whole new place filled with people. Hostels are a good way to meet other solo travellers, and you can join group tours and social events to mingle with like-minded people – hello, First Choice Experiences. Or, if your favourite company is your own, have your main character moment and treat yourself to a sightseeing trip, spa session or sunset dinner all by yourself – it’s called self-care.
With all that freedom, deciding on a destination can be tricky. Nailing down your vibe from our holiday picks is a great place to start – like Beach or Last Minute – and then you can see all of the trips to match. Keep it close to home with a short break to Europe, or go big with an All Inclusive holiday somewhere exotic.
If you’ve got your eye on more than one destination, pick a trip with our partners in flight-free adventure, Byway. Journey through Europe and beyond, soaking in the sights along the way and seeing even more as you hop off at different stops. Your transport and accommodation are taken care of, so all you’ve got to do is sit back, relax and watch the world go by from your window.
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Solo holidays this summer
Finding yourself is so on with these top summer trips…
Hotel Stil Picafort Park
Bournemouth - 3 Nights - Half Board
Based on 1 Adults - 10 May 2025
Hotel Sun Palace
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 3 May 2025
Talayot Apartments
Newcastle - 3 Nights - Self Catering
Based on 1 Adults - 18 May 2025
Globales Cala Vinas
London Luton - 3 Nights - Half Board
Based on 1 Adults - 10 May 2025
TUI SUNEO Royal Kenz
Glasgow - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 9 May 2025
Globales Almirante Farragut Hotel
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 10 May 2025
AQI Aqua Mirage Club
Manchester - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 6 May 2025
Aes Club Hotel
Bristol - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 13 June 2025
Hotel Karbel
Birmingham - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 3 June 2025
Blue Bay Platinum
Birmingham - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 13 May 2025
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permission to be completely selfish and pick the places YOU want to visit. Some spots are ideal for travelling alone – Malta’s mini size makes it super easy to get around, but it’s also packed with major history – and you can take as long as you want to soak it all up. It’s a similar story in San Sebastian, except here it’s all about the foodie finds. Grab a stool at a pintxos bar and meet other travellers over yum tapas plates.
Social butterflies can always back a vibrant city to serve up new experiences and networking opps. Athens, Zurich and Oslo are known for their friendly locals and big art scenes, or pick an up-and-coming place like Riga to try somewhere a little off the tourist radar. Here are the best stays to make your solo trip happen…
Last-minute Solo trips
If you’re a solo traveller AND spontaneous legend, this last-min trips are all yours…
Hotel Sun Palace
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 3 May 2025
TUI SUNEO Cortijo Blanco
Birmingham - 4 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 2 April 2025
TUI SUNEO El Trebol
East Midlands - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 21 April 2025
Blue Bay Platinum
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 28 April 2025
TUI SUNEO Royal Kenz
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 25 April 2025
AQI Aqua Mirage Club
Birmingham - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 25 March 2025
Protur Bonaire Aparthotel
London Luton - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 26 April 2025
Riu Costa del Sol
London Gatwick - 3 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 20 April 2025
Aes Club Hotel
London Gatwick - 4 Nights - All Inclusive
Based on 1 Adults - 3 May 2025
Manaus
London Southend - 3 Nights - Bed and Breakfast
Based on 1 Adults - 31 March 2025
Our solo travel tips
While you’re away, keep someone back home in the loop with your travel plans, join group tours if you don’t want to explore alone, and use apps and services you trust when you’re booking trips and transport. For extra peace of mind, share your location on your phone so you don’t have to message your mum with an update every two hours.
Read MoreBook a hostel for a cheap place to stay (plus great social vibes) and make the most of free things to do like museums, markets and local festivals. Don’t want to sit down alone? When you get hungry, street food is usually super cheap, and you can eat it on the go. Walking everywhere doesn’t cost a penny or at least pick public transport where you can.
Read MoreYou won’t have your besties to borrow clothes from, so check the forecast before you go to prepare for the weather. To cram in extra stuff for all eventualities, try rolling your clothes or use packing cubes to squeeze it all in. And make sure you take the essentials like cables, portable chargers and whatever adaptor you need. It’s just you and your phone, so don’t let it die – how will you spam your Instagram?
Read MoreOfc, you want to have a great time on your solo trip, so it’s important to pick a destination where you feel comfortable and safe being yourself. If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, check out the Rainbow Map to see how destinations rank for their LGBTQIA+ policies and find out more about the government’s advice for LGBTQIA+ travellers.
Read MoreSolo travel inspo
Start with our articles to spark your next solo travel plans…
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FAQs
Staying in hostels with communal social areas is a great way to meet other travellers. Rather than sightseeing alone, book onto group tours and events – you’ll be surprised how many other people are travelling solo, too!
If you don’t feel like sitting down at a table for one, street food markets are a great shout for grabbing something on the go. If you want to meet other people, choose cafés and restaurants that have social tables or bar seating. Or if you’re after a peaceful meal, bring a book or a journal with you.
It depends on what kind of trip you want! There are the classic backpacker destinations like Thailand, India and Mexico where solo travellers have been going to find themselves for decades. For social butterflies, a vibrant, inclusive city is the perfect spot for putting yourself out there and meeting new people. Toronto, Lisbon and Barcelona all faves for their friendly locals and lively cultures.
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