The operator's managing director, Debbie O'Neill, notes that "Solo travel is nothing new for us at Jules Verne," as a series of solo picks are spotlighted for 2024 and 2025
Debbie continued to uncover the motivations behind the rise of solo travel.
"People choose to travel solo for a number of reasons, whether it’s a desire for personal growth or the simple fact that their partner, family, or friends don’t want the same experiences as them."
Dedicated solo group departures are scheduled throughout 2024 and 2025, including the nine-night 'India's Golden Triangle' option on September 7th, 2024 and September 6th, 2025. Group departures with no single supplements are on offer for October 12th, 2024 and March 15th and October 11th, 2025.
The tour, which includes return flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic, eight nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, one lunch and six dinners, guarantees a classic introduction into the iconic Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Excursions include a visit to Fatehpur Sikri city, which was deserted for 400 years, a rooftop drink at sunset overlooking the Taj Mahal and the film set for the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Prices lead in at £2,165 per person.
“Escorted tours have proven particularly popular with solo travellers of all ages thanks to three factors: the option of company with like-minded people; guides that are well-versed on the destination and that can take care of logistics; and a sense of safety in numbers, especially when visiting new places."
The 14-night 'Grand Tour of Turkey' sees no single supplement on the November 2nd and 9th, 2024 departures. Return flights from London Heathrow with Turkish Airlines bring guests to the historic destination, with a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, a stay at the rock-nestled Hotel Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi and a host of tours and excursions from £2,445 per person.
Jules Verne launched to the trade in January 2023; we heard from Debbie and business development manager Abbey Cousins on what they've learned since launching to the trade.
