CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore announced this week their list of Top Ten Solo Travel Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. 1. Serengeti, Tanzania: A wide variety of tours and loads of other travelers make this once in a lifetime sight one of the easiest for solo travelers. 2. Sydney, Australia: Make some friends at your hostel at Kings Cross, then go out to explore the beaches, nightlife, Macquarie Street, and the Opera House together. 3. Cuzco, Peru: It’s hard not to meet people in South America’s traveler epicenter; Cuzco is everything a solo traveler could want.
The remainder of the list includes:
4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
If paradise is your first thought when planning a solo vacation, look no further than Bora Bora.
5. Antigua, Guatemala
With more language schools per capita than anywhere else in the world, it is no wonder Antigua is a favorite stop on the gringo trail for solo travelers. When not studying, you can climb volcanoes, hike, go drinking, and visit with the remnants of the Mayan culture.
6. Katmandu, Nepal
Whether you’re here to climb Mount Everest, hike the Anapurna Circuit, or drink beer from the world’s highest brewery you will be in the company of many others.
7. Oahu, Hawaii
Whether you want complete relaxation in a natural setting or the opportunity to meet an assortment of travelers from around world, Hawaii’s most populated island has you covered.
8. Red Sea, Egypt
For a little R&R and five star luxuries, gorgeous beaches and fine services, try the Red Sea.
9. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
These idyllic islands near Phuket were the scene of the enchanting scenes from the backpacker favorite The Beach, where one man’s solo search goes astray. Vertical rock faces rise right out of the water hiding tiny coves, caves, and tiny beaches of legends.
10. Santa Fe, New Mexico
The serenity of the desert is matched by nearby health spas and yoga retreats. Where spirituality and nature meet.
iExplore offers guided tours to most of the above destinations. Call 1-800-IEXPLORE (1-800-439-7567) for details and pricing.
Founded in 1999, iExplore (www.iExplore.com) is the leading online resource for adventure and experiential travel, serving over 1,300,000 visitors per month at its website.
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