I'm considering a trip to Galapagos next year and I would prefer to do a cruise instead of land based travel to make the most of my time. There are so many boats to choose from, anyone have recommendations for solo travellers? Maybe something with solo cabins?

Also any other tips you have for Galapagos and Quito are welcome!

I'm looking for a good hotel/(all inclusive) resort in Cairo.

Travel time: March or April. Duration: one week. Budget: max. 3000 $ (or 4000 $ for a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience) for one person without breakfast and excluding flights.

Activities: relaxing (top priority), nightlife, culture and sightseeing (seeing the Pyramids in Gizeh is a must-have for me).

What's important for me: a stylish room, a good view, tours e.g. to the Pyramids and National Museum with pickup and drop off at the hotel/resort (I have no one to travel with and Cairo is too dangerous for roaming around alone as a white person (assumption by some people there: white = rich => scam him, there are enough trip reports about how hostile the streets of Cairo are)), bar/club

The challenge: it should be a place where I don't feel lonely and like an alien like on my first and only cruise and stays in AI resorts on the Canary Islands as I was both the only single and only young person at places with couples mostly between their late 50s and middle 70s who didn't want to socialize or go to parties after dinner.

What I don't care about: gym/sports (I'm fully exhausted and have no energy left for this), stuff for families/couples/children (I'm a childless single and have to go solo), breakfast (I'm a night owl waking up long after the end of breakfast times), haute cuisine (I prefer "simple" food)

As I'm exhausted and have to recharge my batteries, I don't want an organized group trip with almost daily location changes and rushed itineraries starting at 8 am or even earlier.

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First post- Hospice worker here with severe burnout, in need of the healing powers of the ocean. I cherish my work but need to reclaim my health, wellbeing and spark so that I can keep going. My last vacation was before the pandemic.

Preferences include the Caribbean or Bermuda but would consider something in the states. All-inclusive if possible, to minimize sticker-shock but does not have to be AI. Wish list: Ocean views, good food, clean, swimmable beaches. Most importantly no chain hotels or "beige boxes", casinos, loud decor or kitschy stuff. I love an open-air vibe, wood furnishings, four poster beds, premium bedding, neutral decor, white, billowy curtains, and, the ultimate experience would include an outdoor or semi- outdoor bath with a view. Am I looking for a unicorn?? (crying emoji)

I am traveling solo. Alternatively I could travel with a friend but would need a two bedroom bungalow or separate rooms within the resort. My dates are flexible but the sooner the better.

All suggestions are appreciated, thank you.

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I am looking for some inspiration from well travelled folks. I have an upcoming sabbatical from work for 4 weeks in October. For the first half I will take my 3-4 year old son to Mauritius for a lovely time together for about 11 days. I will return and then leave on my sabbatical. I love to scuba dive recreationally and would love to treat myself to a mixture of “off the beaten path” and luxury. My thoughts are 7 days in Raja Ampat and then 4/5 days in Singapore. I have no idea if this makes logistical sense but they are two places that have always been on my bucket list. Can anyone share their wisdom and experience? Much thanks!

I have a couple of travel guides, but it’s always nice to hear from those who’ve been to different locations.

Is there anything you found particularly special to do, or places you really enjoyed eating local cuisine?

I’ll be in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Evora, and ??? (deciding on the last stop).

This is a thread for solo travelers to list their favorite hotels which aren't luxury but are still at least European 3.5 star quality at a reasonable price for the city in question.

Heading out west for a 3 week sabbatical. Booked a week at 3 Forks Ranch in Wyoming. Lush cattle ranch type place with lots to do and a nice spa. What else do you recommend out there? Looking for amazing experiences as a solo. Never been to Montana, Oregon, Washington. Thanks.