DISCLAIMER: CSTN searches the world for singles tours, singles cruises, singles travel clubs, hospitality organizations, any and all single-friendly holiday ideas. We pass the word but have no control over times, dates, prices, or itineraries, which are subject to change and must be verified directly through contacts given below.
Atlanta, GA. Adventures For Singles (AFS) has been dedicated to maximizing your vacation experience with inspiring and authentic journeys since 1991. Every AFS destination provides stimulation, relaxation, education and adventure, says founder Suzy Davis who has well over 100 countries stamped in her passports as evidence of her extreme passion for international travel.
"Our goal at Adventures for Singles," says Davis, "is to offer well-planned, upscale tours at affordable prices. We aim to exceed expectations. In personally sharing vacation time with our single travelers, we've been gratified to witness the making of countless friendships and over a dozen marriages."
With the focus on quality over quantity, AFS arranges only a select few trips each year, and they fill quickly as the 2012 schedule shows:
Details: See Adventures for Singles for video and full itineraries.
Atlanta, GA. In 2012 All Singles Travel (Travel Services Worldwide) celebrates its 17th year of arranging holidays just for singles. Erik Kravitz, who coordinates all of the trips and leads many of them, reports that 2012 is shaping up to be another banner year for All Singles Travel. Here's what he has lined up for coming months:
Details: Visit their website at www.allsinglestravel.com for prices and itineraries; or telephone 1-800-717-3231, 1-770-664-7437.
The folks at SoloMate Travel understand that it can be hard for singles to find people to travel with. "That's why," says co-founder Patty Magalnick, "my business partner, Andrea Leber, and I started SoloMate Travel, so that singles could enjoy the hassle-free experience of a preplanned trip in the company of like-minded travel chums. We pride ourselves on providing first-class, escorted tours for singles to the most sought after destinations all over the world."
While "first class" is top priority, travelers looking for the most cost effective holiday may save money with SoloMate's guaranteed room-share program, yet anyone wanting a private room always has the choice of selecting the single occupancy option. In choosing SoloMate as a travel partner, solos may rest assured that they are joining one of the most exclusive singles vacations on the market. "That's a promise," says Magalnick.
Check out these upcoming trips:
Details: Visit the website SoloMate Travel. Call toll free 1-855-290-7050. Or, visit them on Facebook and YouTube.
Langley, BC. When Gloria Watson started organizing and leading groups of single travelers in 1991, she didn't know what she was in for, so she kept her accounting "day job." In time, singles and solos from all over North America began joining Gloria's trips, and travel arranging pretty much became her full-time vocation. Nowadays, she looks worldwide for her Travel Buddies, and recently she welcomed an addition to her team – Gay Carter, who assists in the office and acts as hostess on some trips.
With 20 years of arranging vacations just for singles under her belt, Gloria still enjoys planning several trips each year. Here's what she has in store for 2012.
Details: Travel Buddies Worldwide; www.travelbuddiessingles.com. Tel. 1-800-998-9099. Or, register for her regular e-mail news and updates.
Vancouver, BC. BikeHike Adventures specializes in small group, multi-sport, worldwide adventures. Company Director Trish Sares says "We are single-friendly, with no extra fees for solo travelers. We match single travelers of the same sex, and if we can't find a partner, individuals get their own room at no additional cost."
Three-quarters of BikeHike Adventures travelers join on their own. They come from all over the world anticipating an unforgettable, soul enriching and empowering active vacation using their own muscle-power. Mountain Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving are just a few examples of the high adventure activities that await. Destinations include countries in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Trip levels are graded into four categories: easy, moderate, and challenging – something to suit everyone. Here's a sample of the many trips offered throughout the year:
Details: For the complete schedule of trips visit BikeHike Adventures. Tel. 1-888-805-0061 (toll free, Canada and US), 1-604-731-2442.
With Meet Market Adventures it's easy and affordable for you to meet amazing singles both online and off. Along with all sorts of vacation choices, you also find options for free online dating, fun monthly events, and personal matchmaking – all from one website. Over 200,000 active single men and women have already found friendship and more through opportunities offered by Meet Market Adventures. So why wait? For more information or to register, visit Meet Market Adventures, or call the office at 1-800-239-0542.
Here's a sample of the many upcoming trips available at Meet Market Adventures:
Looking for an exciting vacation but don't want to go alone? Singles in Paradise are experts in vacations for active singles with a 25-year track record. As the owner of the California-based Active Singles Adventures, Ed Reder took his many years of singles travel expertise and in 2000 opened up the already well-attended trips to non-members. He calls this group "Singles in Paradise." These trips are geared toward the under 65 crowd.
Each trip is escorted and offers adventurous excursions along the way to fully discover the beauty of each country. Some examples of recent destinations visited by Singles in Paradise include: Fiji, Thailand, New Zealand, Tahiti, Belize, Greece, Croatia, Vietnam, Galapagos, Kenya, Egypt, and Bali.
Next up for Singles in Paradise:
Contact: Singles Vacations Singles Travel & Trips. Tel. 1-800-954-5453, 1-808-662-1212.
The travel-quest directory of singles holidays and singles vacations provides links to travel operators offering dedicated singles trips or those who specifically accommodate single people in their standard tours.
Details: travel-quest.co.uk.
The regularly updated Single-Friendly Travel Directory currently lists over 250 travel suppliers that have been found to be sensitive to the needs of people who travel alone. The Directory comes included with membership in Connecting: Solo Travel Network.
Details: Single-Friendly Travel Directory.
Ft Lauderdale, FL. When you travel with SinglesCruise.com, you travel single but not alone. SinglesCruise.com is part of Travel Leaders Leisure Group, a division of Minneapolis-based Travel Leaders Group. Such hefty backing is only one reason why this specialist agency ranks among the largest and most successful singles cruise operators in the United States. Just as importantly, SinglesCruise.com has been booking singles cruises featuring exclusive events hosted by a dedicated staff of cruise directors since 1991. SinglesCruise.com guests may expect private meet-and-greet singles events, cocktail mixers, dance lessons, lectures, theme parties, and a separate "singles mingle" dining area that allows new dinner companions each night. Other extras include complimentary roommate matching, singles-only shore excursions and the opportunity to connect with singles on your cruise in a private online chat forum before the cruise sets sail.
SinglesCruise.com's comfortable environment and activity-filled schedule adds up to a memorable vacation experience for singles looking for fun and adventure with new travel companions. Look for details of the following upcoming cruises on the SinglesCruise.com website:
Details: SinglesCruise.com. Tel 1-800-393-5000, 1-954-489-3200.
Crete, Greece. The Mistral is a travel company offering holidays in western Crete exclusively for the independent single traveller. There is no single supplement charged, and prices represent single room occupancy.
The Mistral is a family-owned and run hotel that provides a friendly, intimate atmosphere for single people – a perfect, children-free zone where single guests can meet, mix, and make new friends with like-minded people. There is no matchmaking touch to the holiday and no pressure to join the activities. Guests have the freedom to do their own thing, join others, or just relax.
A deluxe wing includes two swimming pools, a bar, and a restaurant serving homemade food. The beach is only 200 yards away. The weekly program of entertainment features wine tasting, Greek dancing night, cooking classes, and exclusive local trips. The Mistral also offers beauty treatments as well as a wide range of local trips and activities to choose from.
The hotel is open from April to October with some special interest weeks arranged throughout the season.
Details: For more information and brochures visit the website www.singlesincrete.com, or contact the Mistral Hotel at Tel. +30-2821062062.