GO IT ALONE, GIRL!

 

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T ENJOY A HOLIDAY ON YOUR TOD? MORE AND MORE OF US ARE JETTING OFF WITH JUST A BIKINI FOR COMPANY

By Henrietta Law

BEST FOR... SOLITUDE

 

For complete and utter seclusion you can’t beat Fraser Island, near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It boasts unspoilt Bounty-ad-style beaches, a blissful lack of mobile phone coverage, and lots of single guests so you won’t stand out.

Hotelclub.co.uk offers four nights at the Kingfisher Bay resort from £424, plus £828 for return flights through www.opodo.co.uk.

 

BEST FOR... GETTING OVER A BREAK-UP

 

Ease your broken heart with a visit to Brussels, the home of every girl’s first true love – chocolate. Visit the Museum of Cocoa, then indulge yourself at shop/café Planete Chocolate. Yum!

Return fares cost from £59 (08705 186186 or www.eurostar.com). Single rooms cost from £44 a night (0871 200 0171 or www.hotels.com).

 

BEST FOR... MEETING NEW PEOPLE

 

Want to improve your social life? Try out a singles house party in Turkey. There’ll be plenty of other solo travellers to mingle with in the hotels and villas. Organiser Friendship Travel even lays on a house party host to break the ice.

Costs from £520 for seven nights’ accommodation, half-board. Return flights cost from £179 (0870 850 0344 or www.friendshiptravel.com).

 

BEST FOR... RE-INVENTING YOURSELF

 

Research has found that the average holiday weight gain is 4lb, but if you book a Bodyholiday at Lesport in St Lucia, the only excess baggage you’ll be bringing back is duty free. Choose from spa and fitness treatments, including circus sports and yoga.

Kuoni Travel offers seven nights’ accomodation, all inclusive, including flights with Virgin from £1,780 (01306 747002 or www.kuoni.co.uk).

 

BEST FOR... R&R

 

The world’s first singles hotel and spa, the Aviva Resort in Hohenweg, Austria, opened its doors early this year. With state-of-the-art facilities and a stunning Alpine location, there are stacks of activities here to keep you entertained, whether you’re indulging in some precious me-time or looking to make new friends. Either way, if you end up having supper on your own, you won’t feel like a loser.

Single rooms cost £68 per night (00 43 7216 37600). Flights from Stansted to nearby Linz cost from £12 one way (www.ryanair.com).

 

YOU WANT... TO FIND LOVE

 

You can’t salsa alone, but in Cuba you’ll have no trouble finding a dance partner – the bars and clubs in Havana are full of fun-loving Latinos who’ll be more than happy to show you some moves. If you’d rather learn with your fellow countrymen, Captivating Cuba offers an 11-night holiday, including 21 hours of professional dance tuition. Who knows, learning some hot moves led to hot love for Baby in Dirty Dancing, and it might just do the same for you!

Costs from £1,494, including flights (08444 129916 or www.captivatingcuba.com).

 

TIPS FOR SINGLE TRAVELLERS ...

* Avoid paying a single supplement by haggling when you book, or use a singles holiday specialist who won’t charge.
* Go to the welcome drinks – they’re the best place to make friends.
* Keep safe by texting or emailing loved ones back home at specified times.
* Even if you plan to eat alone, never book a table for one – you’ll just get put by the loos.
* To find a holiday pal before your trip (romantic or not!), visit www.travelchums.com, www.travelhotties.com or www.myholidaypartner.com

 

Photography: Alamy, PhotoLibrary.com, Folio-ID, Corbis, Lancton

Prices correct at time of going to press

 

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