NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Solo travelers
need not shy away from trips because Valentine's Day is looming.
Leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso®, taking a page
from crooner Justin Bieber's
book, offers this advice for singles: Go and love yourself. To
escape the incessant messages of romantic love that are everywhere
in mid-February, Virtuoso "proposes" that singles give themselves
the gift of a trip on their own.
Singles are no longer waiting for a partner before seeing the
world. The 2018 Virtuoso Luxe Report, which found that two-thirds
of the network's advisors foresee growth in solo travel this year,
named five destinations for singles to fall in love with:
- Italy – Enjoy a
Valentine's dinner at the world's smallest restaurant, with only
one table. The waiter appears when summoned with a silver bell, and
serves Italian specialties crafted from seasonal ingredients.
- England – Visitors can
join legends such as The Beatles and Pink Floyd and record a
masterpiece at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios. Sound
engineers, musical directors, musicians and vocal coaches provide
support in recording a song, regardless of ability.
- France – In Paris,
arguably the world's most romantic city, single travelers only need
to awaken their inner fashionista to enjoy a visit. Heading to the
finest boutiques with a fashion expert, reviewing trends,
discovering designers, and building an enviable wardrobe, is a good
way to show some love.
- Australia – Valentine's
Day is the perfect time to contemplate the theory of evolution,
especially when guided by Charles
Darwin's great-great-grandson, Chris. In 1836 Darwin's
Australia visit helped shape his
groundbreaking ideas. Today, visitors can walk in his legendary
footsteps through the Blue Mountains, exploring the wildlife and
landscapes that inspired him.
- Thailand – Valentines
come in all shapes and sizes, so why not an elephant? Travelers can
become an elephant keeper (or mahout) in a private experience,
complete with a special outfit to take home. This includes bathing
their elephant as well as learning commands in a local dialect.
Elephants will even create artistic masterpieces as a
souvenir.
Many companies are acknowledging the solo travel boom by waiving
the single supplements that raise the cost of a journey for
travelers on their own. Virtuoso partners that eliminate or lower
the supplement for select trips include Abercrombie & Kent,
Aqua Expeditions, Azamara Club Cruises, Holland America Line,
Norwegian Cruise Line, Ponant, Royal Caribbean International, Tauck
and Zegrahm Expeditions.
Taking a solo journey does not mean traveling alone. Not only do
Virtuoso travel advisors create trips of a lifetime with these
kinds of rare experiences, they also provide constant support to
ensure clients travel with confidence. To find a Virtuoso advisor,
visit https://www.virtuoso.com/advisors#.
About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading international
travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential
travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 800
travel agency partners with more than 16,000 elite travel advisors
in over 45 countries throughout North
America, Latin America, the
Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred
relationships with 1,700 of the world's best hotels and resorts,
cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations,
the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive
amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. More than (U.S.)
$21.2 billion in annual travel sales
makes Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more
information, visit www.virtuoso.com.
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