Riviera Travel has reported a rise in the number of customers going it alone on holiday and importantly, travelling long-haul.
The most popular destinations include Botswana, New Zealand and Japan and, interestingly, more female than male customers are going solo (71% compared to 29%).
In October last year, the business launched a new range of escorted tours specifically designed for solo travellers with no additional single supplement.
The company's marketing director, Ben Hitchcock, said: ?Going on an escorted tour holiday with a small group of likeminded solo travellers gives people the confidence to explore the world, particularly long haul destinations, and try new things while feeling safe and comfortable. It?s a product which lends itself well to agency selling, with agents being able to give reassurance to their clients, especially if it?s their first time embarking on a solo voyage to faraway lands.?
Each customer who books a solo tour is met at their regional airport and accommodated in a double room to themselves throughout their holiday. And as with all the company's tours and cruises, prices are transparent, with a fully inclusive price, plus a range of regional airports and train stations available to ensure maximum convenience.
Solo tours are available for Bruges, Berlin, Dresden, Meissen and Colditz, Rouen, Honfleur and Highlights of Normandy, Classical Spain, Classical Italy, Sri Lanka, India and Shimla, plus South Africa.
For more information visit agents.rivieratravel.co.uk/escorted-tours
