Skyros Singles Holidays brings single travelers together to travel in a group to destinations such as Thailand. Although group sizes do vary, the single travelers can decide how much they want to participate in the group activities. The exclusive five-star resort Aiyapura Resort & Spa in Koh Chang hosts the 11-night Thailand holiday by Skyros. Single travelers have option of relaxing by the beach, participating in water sports or taking a variety of classes including yoga, photography and Pilates. Singles can indulge in spa treatments for an extra charge. The travelers will share an air-conditioned twin-bed room with a private bathroom and a balcony. The resort offers buffet-style Thai cuisine, which includes breakfast and lunch. As of summer 2010, the all-inclusive rates for 11 nights start at $1,900.
Skyros
9 Eastcliff Road
Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6AA
0044-0-1983-86-55-66
skyros.com
A worldwide travel agency specializing in adventure travel, Abercrombie & Kent offers a tailor-made itinerary for single travelers. The Thai Villages and Rivers package starts the 12-day independent journey in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, and spreads out to the Thailand countryside. The trip includes a visit to the Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (one of northern Thailand's most beautiful temples), a ride on an elephant for countryside sight-seeing and a cruise on the Pai River. A private tour guide is provided for all destinations and travelers choose their own lodging, from camping to five-star hotels. Although the Thai Villages & Rivers package includes an itinerary, single travelers can further customize this trip to fit their needs and specifications for an extra cost.
A resort for singles, Layana Resort & Spa offers an all-adult vacation where children ages 18 years and under are not allowed. The 50-room resort includes modern Thai-style beach bungalows with a private bathroom (including a separate bath and shower) and a balcony. The upgraded suites also feature an outdoor garden shower. The resort houses its own restaurant, Tides Restaurant, which serves traditional Thai fare as well as international dishes. The beachside bar is open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight and provides cocktails and other drinks to the hotel guests. The secluded Layana offers an extensive range of Eastern and Western spa treatment for travelers seeking a relaxing vacation. As of summer 2010, room rates start at $217 per night.
Layana Resort & Spa
272 Moo 3 Saladan, Phra-Ae Beach, Koh Lanta
Krabi, Thailand 81150
66-0-75-607 -100
layanaresort.com