These jungle, beach, and island vacations are great options for one.
What I don’t associate with solo travel is a tropical vacation.
Read on to see the rest of our tropical getaway recommendations.
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Turks and Caicos
“It was my first international solo trip ever, and it was amazing.
I was going through a breakup and wanted to get my confidence back.
I put a lot of research into safe destinations before settling onTurks and Caicos.
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I wanted a relaxed location where English was spoken.
It was definitely a good spot for a solo traveler especially a female solo traveler.
I felt safe the whole time, even when I was biking around exploring the town.
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I’m kind of spoiled because now I’d rather travel by myself than with other people.
The best part is the street food don’t miss the markets and fresh sausage inLuang Prabang.
It was anunplugged vacation I didn’t even bring my laptop.
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My goal was to surf twice a day, every day.
Sri Lanka attracts health-minded tourists, and there are tons of outdoor activities available everywhere.
During the busy season, most hostels will have a yogi-in-residence leading classes.
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I’d recommend taking a break from beach life and checking out the tea plantations around Ella.
The mountainous train ride offers the views you’ve probably seen on your Instagram feed.
If you want a swimming partner, sea lions and penguins are happy to oblige.
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I spent a week exploring the reef and it was mind-boggling.
You could definitely see the damage the reef has suffered, but the wildlife was indescribably beautiful.
I also spent time in Cairns, an area that’s perfect for a solo traveler.
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You have easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and the Tablelands.
I felt safe throughout my travels in Australia.
I would recommend Australia for any traveler, but especially solos.”
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Bermuda
“I went toBermudalast September for my first solo vacay.
I mostly took the bus everywhere.
I ended up Airbnb-ing it and rented a room in a woman’s home.
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The island is totally manageable on your own.
I found all the locals to be super helpful with directions and recommendations.
or just sit on the beach all day, which was more my speed.
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Nightlife on the Thai islands is also easy to find and a good place to meet people.
Even more thanBali, I’d recommend Lombok, which is the island right next to Bali.”
Filled with small mountain towns and gorgeous beaches on every side, there was so much to explore.
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The island was beautiful, the food delicious and uniquely Greek, and the people were so friendly.
Everyone I met spoke an impressive amount of English.
It was equally independent and supportive."
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