‘Discoveries Today Are Combinations of Serendipity and Searching’ – Siddhartha Mukherjee
According to the recent Mintel UK Holiday Report, people are proactively choosing an activity holiday (up by 51% in the past two years). Mainly motivated by the ‘‘cooped up Covid’ legacy and driven by a shift to experience the great outdoors, stay fitter for longer, and focus on mental wellbeing.
- 34% interviewed chose a holiday primarily that will improve mental wellbeing and consider nature and outdoor adventure as a key personal driver.
- 46% want a trip that mixes exercise with rest days and sightseeing / new experiences.
- 32% already don sturdy boots and already book walking and hiking holidays.
- 28% say social connection and / or competitive challenge are a motivator to book.
Solos Holidays have carefully created ‘blended itineraries’ to inspire these inquisitive travellers. Solos isn’t just for single people, it’s for partners with differing holiday ideas, people who don’t want to travel alone and those who want to explore the world with likeminded others.
Seven Nights – Crete Trails & Tavernas:
A delicious, guided walking discovery, along north-western Crete, exploring magnificent coastlines, archaeological sites and traditional Cretan villages. Suitable for those who enjoy gentle exercise, whilst marvelling at panoramic mountain views. An opportunity to breathe in the lemon, orange and olive groves and to feel the sand between their toes on quiet beaches and crystal waters, listen to the sounds of soaring birds and bustling wildlife and savour the delights of differing traditional tavernas. The seven-night Crete Trails & Tavernas– costs from £1,599 pp (no single supplement) and includes return flights and transfers, airport taxes and charges, double/twin room for sole use with private facilities, breakfast every morning plus four lunches and three taverna dinners, five guided walks, and an accompanying Solos Tour Leader. Solos (020 8951 2900, www.solosholidays.co.uk)
Three Nights – Opera & Vineyards in Verona
Combine a first-class theatrical performance at the Arena di Verona, with the chance to explore the stunning sights of the city on this three-night trip with Solos. With a guide, embark on a walking tour of the city with its traces from Roman and Medieval eras, stop for a photo at Juliet’s romantic balcony and take in the majestic Castelvecchio castle before taking a seat for the spectacular performance of Bizet’s Carmen. The next day, join an informative walking tour of the historic vineyard Corte Brà sampling three iconic wines served with gourmet meats and cheeses. The three-night Opera & Vineyards in Verona trip, departing 2 August 2024, costs from £1,395 pp (no single supplement) and includes return flights and water taxi transfers, airport taxes and charges, welcome drink and dinner and information meeting, twin room for sole use, breakfast every morning, tickets to the Opera Carmen, guided tour of Verona, vineyards tour with wine tasting, and an accompanying Solos Tour Leader. Solos (020 8951 2900, www.solosholidays.co.uk)
Four Nights – Villages & Vineyards of Alsace
Discover centuries old traditions, a rich cultural heritage and UNESCO listed sites exploring Alsace, in Eastern France. Follow the famous Alsatian wine route whilst wandering through half timbered, medieval villages, over hilltop fortresses or through magnificent cities and rolling landscapes. Combine regional specialities (including the famous gingerbread) and a boat trip in Strasbourg. Marvel at the exquisite medieval Obernai and Riquewihr, (proudly voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France) Sample Reisling under castles at Ribeauville and a step back to Renaissance times in Comar. The four-night Villages & Vineyards of Alsace trip departing on 20th July 2024, costs from £1,799 pp (no single supplement) and includes return flights and transfers, airport taxes and charges, welcome drink and information meeting, twin / double room for sole use, breakfast every morning, 3 dinners & 1 lunch, guided tour of Obernai, Comar and Wine Route, Guided culinary tour of Strasbourg with 3 tastings and boat trip, visit to Haut Koenigsbourg castle, wine cellar visit and tasting and an accompanying Solos Tour Leader. Solos (020 8951 2900, www.solosholidays.co.uk)
Solos Holidays – Explore the world with a ready-made group of likeminded travellers.
Solos was founded in 1982 and now offers a wide range of holidays for globetrotters. From Costa Rica to Canada, Africa to America, India to Iceland, Croatia to the Caribbean, Uzbekistan to the UK, and Norway to New Zealand, Solos has divided its holidays into easy-to-select categories depending on interests. Whether it be Sun, Discovery, Walks & Treks, Golf, or City Breaks, the only thing guests need in common is a zest for life and a desire to travel. www.solosholidays.co.uk/
Solos travel isn’t just for single people, it’s for partners with differing holiday ideas, people who don’t want to travel alone and those who want to explore the world with likeminded others. Regardless of age, ability, circumstance, background, or gender, joining a Solos group lets you decide how much time is spent with others or on your own. It is the best of both worlds.
To get a feel for these unforgettable holidays, you can download a free copy of their Discovery holidays brochure: online.flippingbook.com/view/383187335/
