Tips for Solo Women Traveling Across the Globe

If you’ve never been on a solo adventure, a cruise or organized group trip is a great way to test the waters. Whether it is fellow travelers or crew members and guides, someone is always nearby, so you’ll still feel secure and safe on the seas or abroad. Not only are most cruises and group trips all-inclusive, but hotels and ground transportation are often included (or offered for a reasonable cost), and many tour operators can also help book flights, making logistics a breeze. Do your research and find cruise lines and travel companies that cater to solo travelers; Windstar Cruises even offers a number of itineraries with reduced single supplement fares.

When you’re ready to book, try to plan ahead, as this offers you more options for availability and premium accommodations. You can score better deals when booking cruises, airfare, hotels and activities. Windstar Cruises has several early bird deals available throughout the year; the latest special runs for bookings made between September 12 and November 6, 2023.  Advance planning also gives you time to research everything from airport lounges to local tourist attractions, along with putting together a backup plan in the event that you encounter any snafus en route. If you’re planning a solo road trip, make sure you check your vehicle before you depart, and take note of rest stops, gas stations and even local tow companies, depending on how adventurous of a trip you’re planning. For solo road trippers, an emergency kit is essential (food, water, first aid, blankets, batteries, flashlight, tire compressor, etc.), along with a satellite communication device, like a Garmin InReach.