The United States is a big country with much to offer a traveler. Traveling solo, however, can be lonely and sometimes intimidating. Many services offer vacation packages for the single traveler. Such packages afford you the opportunity to travel with others and meet new people while you take in what the United States has to offer.
TrekAmerica offers this seven-day package with departures year-round from Los Angeles and San Francisco. The age range for the tours is 18-38 and accommodations are in budget lodging. Itinerary includes Los Angeles, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, and San Francisco. Prices depend on the dates of travel and, as of 2010, ranged from $1,069-$1,229.
TrekAmerica
USA: 800-873-5872
UK: 0844-576-1400
INT: +44-0-208-682-8920
trekamerica.com
Another TrekAmerica offering, the Alaska Yukon Explorer is a 21-day vacation package with three different departure dates from Anchorage in June, July and August. The trip is for travelers aged 18 and up. Highlights include Denali National Park, the Alaskan Glaciers, Valdez and crossing the Arctic Circle. Camping is the only accommodation offered for this package. Prices, as of 2010, ranged from $3,689-$3,919.
TrekAmerica
USA: 800-873-5872
UK: 0844-576-1400
INT: +44-0-208-682-8920
trekamerica.com
If skiing is your passion, this six-night vacation, open to all ages, may be the one for you. Travelers are encouraged to ski during the day and enjoy the Lake Tahoe nightlife in the evenings. Non-ski entertainment options are offered throughout the week. Departing in March or April, prices, as of 2010, ranged from $999-$1,499 based on accommodation preference.
Singles Travel Service
1040 First Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-752-2429
singlestravelservice.com
Best Single Travel has put together a 13-day vacation package for those 18-35 year-old college students or young professionals. Highlights include stops in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Dallas, Memphis and New Orleans. The accommodations are twin-share hotels, and transportation is in an air-conditioned motor coach. The price, as of 2010, is $1,789. One Southern Adventure Tour takes place each month.
Best Single Travel
6510 E. Ashler Hills
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
877-848-7477
bestsingletravel.com
