{"id":261794,"date":"2023-02-08T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/?p=261794"},"modified":"2023-04-05T13:21:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T17:21:24","slug":"best-solo-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-solo-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Amazing Solo Vacations to Take in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don\u2019t have anyone to travel with this year? That\u2019s no reason to stay home. Solo travel is on the rise, and tour operators are expanding their offerings to meet the increasing demand. Below are the 11 best solo vacations for 2023, covering every corner of the globe. Some of these trips made the list because they\u2019re specifically designed for solo travelers; others offer discounted single supplements or roommate matching so you don\u2019t have to pay extra fees for traveling alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that all trips and single supplement discounts were available at the time of publication, but they could sell out at any time. If you\u2019re interested in these solo vacations, it\u2019s best to book early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-explore-madeira-portugal-on-foot\">Explore Madeira, Portugal, on Foot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exodustravels.com\/trips\/portugal-holidays\/walking\/walking-island-of-madeira\/tsd2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Exodus_Madeira_Portugal_Hiking_Excursion_Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Exodus Madeira Portugal Hiking Excursion\" class=\"wp-image-387879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Exodus_Madeira_Portugal_Hiking_Excursion_Coast.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Exodus_Madeira_Portugal_Hiking_Excursion_Coast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Exodus_Madeira_Portugal_Hiking_Excursion_Coast-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Exodus_Madeira_Portugal_Hiking_Excursion_Coast-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Exodus Travels<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweeping coastal views, sleepy fishing villages, and sheltered forests await on one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exodustravels.com\/trips\/portugal-holidays\/walking\/walking-island-of-madeira\/tsd2\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exodus Travels\u2019 Madeira walking tour itinerary<\/a>. The eight-night trip includes leisurely walks of up to nine miles a day along some of Madeira\u2019s most breathtaking hiking trails. The trip ends with free time to explore Funchal, the island\u2019s historic capital. Exodus will match you with a roommate, or you can pay a modest single supplement for your own room. Departures are available every month throughout 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-see-morocco-from-the-mountains-to-the-desert\">See Morocco from the Mountains to the Desert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oattravel.com\/trips\/land-adventures\/africa\/morocco-sahara-odyssey\/2021\/itineraries?jobcode=749-4172&amp;omtr_sem=ps:google:search-oat-nb-top-products_nb-oat-travel,-africa---morocco:morocco-trip:phrase:&amp;omtr_sem=:Google:--:keywordid=:jobcode=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6n3L2jmSm9Wh42kAz9fdD3iigPQLOBnGIaBqNdF8B8yv5HD4S_44RBoC-dQQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/camel_back_sahara_desert_morocco.jpg\" alt=\"Camel Back Ride Sahara Desert Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-387867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/camel_back_sahara_desert_morocco.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/camel_back_sahara_desert_morocco-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/camel_back_sahara_desert_morocco-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/camel_back_sahara_desert_morocco-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Aurelia Teslaru\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseas Adventure Travel is one of the best tour operators for solo vacations, thanks to free single supplements on most trips. That includes one of its most popular tours, the 15-night <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oattravel.com\/trips\/land-adventures\/africa\/morocco-sahara-odyssey\/2021\/itineraries?jobcode=749-4172&amp;omtr_sem=ps:google:search-oat-nb-top-products_nb-oat-travel,-africa---morocco:morocco-trip:phrase:&amp;omtr_sem=:Google:--:keywordid=:jobcode=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6n3L2jmSm9Wh42kAz9fdD3iigPQLOBnGIaBqNdF8B8yv5HD4S_44RBoC-dQQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco Sahara Odyssey<\/a>, which takes you through the narrow streets of ancient medinas, over the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, and through the dramatic peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. Unique experiences include lunch in a Berber home and a couple of nights under the desert sky in a private tented camp. This trip has available departures between March and December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-camp-in-utah-s-national-parks\">Camp in Utah\u2019s National Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/adventures\/trips\/namer\/utah-adventure-vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Bryce Canyon on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-447289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_117385382-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Jenifoto | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join REI on a stunning eight-day journey <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/adventures\/trips\/namer\/utah-adventure-vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through the national parks of Utah<\/a>. Hike and camp in Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks as you learn about the nature, geology, and cultural history of the region from REI\u2019s experienced guides. The package includes access to group cooking gear and first aid kits, a tent, and a sleeping pad. Check out their <a aria-label=\"gear list (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/adventures\/trips\/namer\/utah-adventure-vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gear list<\/a> for more information on what to pack. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/hiking-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Pack for Hiking: 38 Essentials<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-explore-northern-india-s-icons\">Explore Northern India\u2019s Icons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\/india\/indias-golden-triangle-143456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-1024x678.jpeg\" alt=\"Taj Mahal at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-447317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-1536x1016.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_130860698-2048x1355.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Sean Hsu | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See the Taj Mahal and much more on this dedicated <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\/india\/indias-golden-triangle-143456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solo trip to India from Intrepid Travel<\/a>. The seven-night itinerary starts and ends in bustling Delhi, where you\u2019ll discover the city\u2019s oldest mosque and have free time to explore on your own. Then you\u2019ll head to Jaipur to visit royal palaces and soar above the city in a hot air balloon before visiting the 14th-century village of Karauli and touring the magnificent Taj Mahal. Intrepid will match you with a same-gender roommate so you can avoid paying a single supplement. This trip departs on select dates between February and December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-summit-mount-kilimanjaro\">Summit Mount Kilimanjaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldexpeditions.com\/Tanzania\/Trekking-Walking\/Kilimanjaro-Lemosho-Route\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Elephants on the plains in front of Mount Kilimanjaro\" class=\"wp-image-447280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_100418826-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">khanbm52 | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A bucket list trip for many avid hikers, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro can seem like a hefty task to undertake by oneself. However travelers partaking in <a href=\"https:\/\/worldexpeditions.com\/Tanzania\/Trekking-Walking\/Kilimanjaro-Lemosho-Route\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Expedition\u2019s Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route<\/a> will feel anything but alone. With dozens of experienced guides, porters, and chefs to support you on the trek and a group of like-minded adventurers by your side, travelers are sure to come out of the 10-day experience with new friends and once-in-a-lifetime memories.    <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/slowing-down-on-kilimanjaro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slowing Down on Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-discover-ireland-your-way\">Discover Ireland Your Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatvaluevacations.com\/vacations\/solo-travel-irish-b-and-b-getaway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland_sunset.jpg\" alt=\"cliffs of moher ireland sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-387871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland_sunset.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland_sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland_sunset-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland_sunset-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">shutterupeire\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not big on group tours? Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatvaluevacations.com\/vacations\/solo-travel-irish-b-and-b-getaway\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Value Vacations\u2019 Irish B&amp;B Getaway package<\/a>, which includes airfare, a rental car, and accommodations at bed and breakfasts around Ireland, allowing you to wend your way through the countryside at your own pace. Highlights include dramatic coastal roads, lively villages, and historic castles. The itinerary can be customized for six to nine nights, and you may depart any month of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-see-japan-by-train\">See Japan by Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadventures.com\/trips\/japan-express-osaka-to-tokyo\/9270\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to a shrine in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-447321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c0ac0236cf501ecdbe5ffac1a4cedad8-edited-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">G Adventures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop on a bullet train to speed between destinations around the country on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadventures.com\/trips\/japan-express-osaka-to-tokyo\/9270\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G Adventures\u2019 Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo<\/a> tour. Travelers can visit shrines in Kyoto, explore the Harajuku district of Tokyo, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko where, weather-dependent, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the famous Mount Fuji. Some G Adventures tours offers a single supplement option, however on most tours travelers will be paired with a roommate of the same gender.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/overpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Tips to Finally Stop Overpacking<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-spot-rare-wildlife-in-madagascar\">Spot Rare Wildlife in Madagascar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/t\/124723?utm_source=partner-smarter-travel&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/black_and_white_ruffled_lemur_madagascar.jpg\" alt=\"black and white ruffled lemur madagascar.\" class=\"wp-image-387863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/black_and_white_ruffled_lemur_madagascar.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/black_and_white_ruffled_lemur_madagascar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/black_and_white_ruffled_lemur_madagascar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/black_and_white_ruffled_lemur_madagascar-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Lauren Bilboe\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out for lemurs, chameleons, boa constrictors, and numerous rare birds as you travel with <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/t\/124723?utm_source=partner-smarter-travel&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore! through Madagascar: The Lost Continent<\/a>.\u00a0 In addition to wildlife-watching treks through the island\u2019s national parks, this itinerary also features a walk along a spectacular canyon, a visit to Madagascar\u2019s oldest palace, and a stay in a local community guesthouse. Explore! will match you with a same-gender roommate if you don\u2019t wish to pay a single supplement. This trip has departures between April and October 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-enjoy-nature-in-costa-rica\">Enjoy Nature in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadscholar.org\/find-an-adventure\/8577\/A-Taste-of-Costa-Rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Hanging bridge in tropical rain forest in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-447283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_277233627-375x250.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Jeroen | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica with Road Scholar\u2019s nine-night <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadscholar.org\/find-an-adventure\/8577\/A-Taste-of-Costa-Rica\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste of Costa Rica<\/a> package. Highlights include river rafting in the Sarapiqu\u00ed River, Latin dance lessons, a walk through a cloud forest, and a visit to the Monteverde Butterfly Garden. Road Scholar is currently offering single rooms at no added cost on this itinerary. This trip has several departures between March and December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/program-these-numbers-into-your-phone-before-you-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program These Numbers Into Your Phone Before Traveling Internationally<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-discover-the-best-of-tuscany-and-umbria-italy\">Discover the Best of Tuscany and Umbria, Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-us\/tours\/country-roads-of-umbria-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tuscany_italy_winding_road.jpg\" alt=\"tuscany italy winding road.\" class=\"wp-image-387911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tuscany_italy_winding_road.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tuscany_italy_winding_road-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tuscany_italy_winding_road-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tuscany_italy_winding_road-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Jaroslaw Pawlak\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason Tuscany and neighboring Umbria are two of Italy\u2019s most beloved regions. Discover them for yourself on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-us\/tours\/country-roads-of-umbria-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insight Vacations\u2019 Country Roads of Umbria &amp; Tuscany tour<\/a>, an eight-night voyage to destinations such as Florence, Assisi, Siena, and San Gimignano. You\u2019ll enjoy a pasta-making demonstration in Baschi, then learn about traditional textile weaving in Perugia and visit a family-run olive mill in Assisi. If you do not opt for a single supplement, you will be matched with a roommate of the same gender. Departure dates are available between April and October 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-have-an-adventure-with-fellow-women\">Have an Adventure with Fellow Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurewomen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/woma_standing_above_dubrovnik_croatia.jpg\" alt=\"woman standing above dubrovnik.\" class=\"wp-image-387903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/woma_standing_above_dubrovnik_croatia.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/woma_standing_above_dubrovnik_croatia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/woma_standing_above_dubrovnik_croatia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/woma_standing_above_dubrovnik_croatia-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Blue Planet Studio\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, like many female travelers, feel safer and more comfortable in the company of other women, consider booking a trip with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurewomen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adventure Women<\/a>, which offers active, women-only tours to destinations around the world. Most of the company\u2019s clients come alone, so you\u2019re sure to find common ground with your fellow travelers. Solo vacations for 2023 with availability at press time include <a aria-label=\"a biking and boating tour through Vietnam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurewomen.com\/adventure-vacation\/vietnam-culture-cuisine-boating-biking\/?departureID=19209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a biking and boating tour through Vietnam<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"an active adventure in the Canadian Rockies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurewomen.com\/adventure-vacation\/canadian-rockies-winter-sports-womens-adventure-2\/?departureID=20049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an active adventure in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"a Serengeti wildlife safari (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurewomen.com\/adventure-vacation\/tanzania-the-classic-wildlife-safari\/?departureID=20084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a Serengeti wildlife safari<\/a>, and more. You can choose to be matched with a roommate or pay a little extra for your own room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sarah Schlichter wants to take every one of these solo vacations. Follow her on Twitter <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/traveleditor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TravelEditor<\/a><em> for more travel tips and inspiration<\/em>. <em>Carol McPherson contributed to this story.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&rsquo;t have anyone to travel with this year? That&rsquo;s no reason to stay home. Solo travel is on the rise, and tour operators are expanding their offerings to meet the increasing demand. Below are the 11 best solo vacations for 2023, covering every corner of the globe. 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