The 10 Top Tips for Traveling Solo

Everyone has that one travel item on their bucket list that has been waiting for the right companion. But why wait for a partner? Traveling alone isn’t as frightening as you may think. More people are traveling alone now than ever before!

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Traveling by yourself opens up opportunities to make new friendships, experience things you may not have been able to otherwise and affords you the time to recharge and self-reflect in ways you never could when traveling with others. And since solo traveling has been so trendy, the travel industry has been focusing a lot of time and attention on stag travelers, meaning better perks and prices for your escapade. If you’d like to take the plunge, but still have cold feet, take a look at these 10 tips for traveling solo to help you get over your trepidation.

 

Tips for Traveling Light

Everyone loves to travel, but nobody loves the headache that comes with packing for their getaway – or the backache that results from lugging 50 lbs. of luggage through an airport. That’s not even taking exorbitant bag fees into consideration. With Memorial Day kicking off the summer travel season, cut out the headache (and the added fees) on your next trip by following these great tips for traveling light.

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Travel Trends of 2016

Trends are certainly nothing new in the fashion industry or the technology sector, but I bet you didn’t know they extend to the travel industry, as well. Travel itself is pretty trendy, so make it even more on point by following these 5 travel trends of 2016.

 

1.) Bleisure Travel (Business + Leisure)
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Take advantage of your business trips, Photo by mxmstryo / CC BY

With more corporations putting emphasis on healthy work-life balances, business trips have become quite more exciting. It’s a mini vacation on your employer’s dime, so it’s really no wonder this is a trend right now! Many companies now allow families to join employees for trips over long weekends and give employees the flexibility to roam. Thanks to modern-day technology and our ability to be constantly connected, workers spend less time chained to desks and conference centers and more time exploring new destinations.

Your Guide to Philadelphia

View from City Hall, Photo by Norman Maddeaux / CC BY-ND

If you’re searching for your next vacation destination, look no further than the City of Brotherly Love.  Philadelphia was named Lonely Planet’s #1 Best City to Visit in the US in 2016, and for good reason: the history, the architecture, the food…  I lived in Philly for 8 years before moving away last summer, so you could say I know my way around.  Allow me to guide you through the streets of Philly, from historic sites to local hotspots.

 

The Best Hotel Views around the World

One of the most magnificent aspects of traveling is taking in new sights and exploring new territory. If you’d like to have your cake and eat it, too, choose a hotel that incorporates fabulous views.
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You won’t even have to get out of bed to enjoy the beauty of your vacation destination.  Here are 7 of the best hotel views in the world to help you plan your next trip!