Most people don't travel on their own. And that's especially true of people who like to travel for adventure. Well, at least that's the way it used to be. These days, singles adventure travel is really beginning to take off as a possible thing for people to do.
That's what a survey done by the US Travel Organization says. It's a trend that the travel industry sees so much potential to that they have really been putting their resources into planning for all kinds of exciting new possibilities in singles adventure travel.
I find it hard to believe that this could really be as mainstream as all this? When you see how the Lonely Planet in its travel books these days always makes a point to add tips for the solo traveler on every page, it has to get you thinking. And there are travel websites that are exclusively dedicated to the lone traveler - websites like CSTN.
Certainly, traveling alone for pleasure is a preference that many people now happily go for. Singles adventure travel though is a travel niche in the general lone traveler segment. Finding information on how best to go about adventure travel alone may be a bit harder than general travel. Let's quickly go into what options you have here.
For the first-time lone adventure traveler, a retreat or adult camp is often a great choice to make. A retreat is a place you go to, when you really know what kind of adventure activity you like - surfing or snowboarding or something - and you go to a place that's dedicated to that one activity. You'll find that they have lots of plans and activities planned out for you, as well as a lot of loafing time.
The idea of traveling alone for adventure and finding yourself in a place that's full of "available" people, may be a bit disconcerting. Especially if you're not "available" yourself. But that really isn't any trouble. The singles adventure travel retreats always have gender-specific arrangements. You even get to choose age-specific retreats. These retreats tend to think of everything. You don't have to worry about where to stay, what to eat, equipment rentals - all is arranged for.
First-timers to singles adventure travel can also choose organized destination vacation tours. These can be a great way to meet people who think the way you do, and you don't have to drag your partner along with you who isn't interested in adventure travel. Whatever it is that you like - hiking up mountain trails, going hunting for fossils or whatever - these can be a great way to concentrate on your passion while not worrying about romance.
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