"The joys of travelling solo are endless. There is something truly freeing about exploring new places alone - you can go where you please, eat when you want, and have uninterrupted quality time with yourself. The interest in solo travel has been slowly rising for a while, but data from UK-based travel organisation ABTA shows that 16 per cent of travellers went on holiday by themselves in 2023, a five per cent increase from the previous 12-month period."
"Alongside this shift is a need for deeper, slower, more connective travel. For many, solo travel is the perfect way to achieve this - it provides an opportunity to trust your instinct, go with your gut and get lost in the experience. You rely on yourself rather than on others' whims or desires. But, if you're not a seasoned solo traveller, it can be a daunting prospect."
Solo travel offers freedom to choose itinerary, dining times, and uninterrupted personal time. Solo travel increased to 16% of UK travellers in 2023, up five percentage points year-on-year, with numbers among 35–44-year-olds more than doubling to 13%. Many travellers seek deeper, slower, and more connective travel experiences when alone, using trips to trust instinct, follow gut feelings, and immerse in locations. Solo travel requires reliance on oneself rather than others' whims. Dining alone is common and can feel empowering; strategies include bringing a book, using headphones to watch a show, or embracing the solitude.
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