North East Travel News

Issue 128

No need to bring your partner if they’re not as sophisticated. Solo travel is booming. More of us want to go beyond our usual holidays, explore new cultures, discover great golf courses and create memorable experiences. The news might make the world feel unstable, yet travel trends tell a different story: people of all ages are more adventurous and far less willing to wait for someone else before they book that dream trip. Who is the solo traveller today? There is still a myth that solo holidays are mainly for older travellers or widows and divorcees on coach tours around Europe. The reality is very different. Today’s solo traveller might be: An “empty nester” whose children have left home and who finally has time to visit India, Japan or South Africa, even if their partner has no interest. A professional in their 20s, 30s or 40s whose friends are busy…