You are embarking on a new journey by yourself and want to get the best insights to make sure your solo trip goes smoothly and easily? With Contours Travel that is guaranteed, but we also want to give you the best tips and advice for solo travellers!
Travel insurance
No matter if you are off by yourself or with family and friends. This is not only one of the best tips for solo travellers, Travel Insurance is a MUST. Make sure you have it updated and validated from the moment you arrive at your home airport. In this blog article, we share with you 10 reasons why you should get travel insurance.
Avoid single supplements
Although single supplements are charged widely, expert travel advisors can book you into solo-friendly accommodation. Your trip will be fairer without paying the excess of single supplements. Keep in mind that there might be places where this cannot happen. However, your Contours Travel Agent will know the best way to make sure you get the best out of it.
Know how to stay in touch with dear ones
Make sure your family and close friends stay in the loop of your trip. A great way is to download communication apps like WhatsApp. These apps work with any wifi at your hotels or public spaces. The best and easiest way to send them a quick message saying your ok and how wonderful your trip has been!
Leave a copy of your itinerary to your friends and family
As we said, keep the dear ones in the loop. Leave a copy of your itinerary to your family and closest friends. They will be at ease knowing what you are up to by yourself, plus, if anything should happen they will know how to get in touch. In your Contours Travel itineraries, you have all the information about your accommodation, travel agent contacts, and our trusted on-ground partners. We assure you you will be safe and happy on your trip with us, but this tip is always a goodie.
Update your emergency contact list
Never leave home without knowing who should be contacted in case of an emergency. Your travel insurance will also need this information, and so will we when we book your trip. Make sure your contact list is up to date and know you are off travelling by yourself.
Learn a little bit of the language
Learning a little bit of the language is one of the best tips for solo travellers, and group trips as well! If there is an emergency it will be easier to say there is a problem. If you want to know how to go somewhere else, you will understand the way. But mostly, you might meet local people that can become friends!
Go to the local coffee shops
Have a morning off in your itinerary? Wander around a bit and get a nice cuppa of coffee at a local store. Watch the locals’ daily life. Give yourself some time to hear the local sounds. Try out the styles of coffee locals would drink. Talk to the people at the coffee shop. This is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities for any traveller.
Meet other travellers
On your solo trip, it will be more likely you will meet people. Having not to deal with others will boost your confidence to be friendly. Solo Travellers tend to share their experiences, tips, and advice on where to go, what to do, and what to avoid. Plus, you might meet a friend for life!
Start the day early
We know you are on holiday, but early birds experience more! Start the day early and make the most out of your solo trip. Other solo travellers do the same, so it will be easier to bump into a potential travel companion for the day on the early breakfast sitting!
Do something you wouldn’t do normally with others
When travelling with partners, family, and friends, we always accommodate everyone’s wants. But on your solo trip, it is all up to you! The freedom to choose where to go and how to do it is bliss, but it’s even more blissful to choose to do activities that you would normally do when you are not on your own. So go ahead and explore, experience, and enjoy!
If you are unsure about travelling solo, we can give you a bunch of reasons why it’s worth the journey. Our expert travel advisors have the best tips for solo travellers, so don’t hesitate to call us. We can tailor your trip and take care of any inconveniences, talk to one of our expert travel advisors, and let’s get you on your way!
