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A growing number of female travelers are reserving overseas holidays to get away not only from their jobs and home – but also from their families.

Increasing Movement of Single Women Adventurers

Travel agencies have observed a noticeable growth in bookings for single explorers, mostly mature female travelers, who are often going without partners to travel independently.

Providers focusing on group travel and light adventure – usually moderate recreational activities such as hiking and canoeing – reported that single – but not necessarily unmarried – clients were representing an increasing percentage of their customer base.

Numerical Growth

An important travel company reported that independent travelers accounted for 46% of trips for its journeys planned for the coming year, rising from 40% in 2023. Just under seven in ten of its current single traveler trips are made by female travelers.

Further prominent travel companies similarly reported that independent travel reservations among their clients had expanded by above twenty percent in the last 24 months.

Independence and Personal Discovery

A managing director commented that travelers arranging their own single journeys was about opting for how they wish to experience the world.

A significant number of our travelers have children and busy daily routines, but they additionally appreciate the liberty to explore on their own schedule. Participating in a small group tour gives them the perfect balance: the satisfaction of collective adventures and the freedom to explore their own curiosity.

Characteristics Information

Another travel company director shared that over three-fifths of its solo bookings were women, most of whom were in the middle-aged demographic.

This demographic explain they've focused on their career or raising a family and now desire to dedicate time for themselves.

This additionally suggests their wish to go away is unrestricted by the conflicting interests or availability of family.

Favored Places

They tend to opt for locations where they can soak up varied customs like Peru, but they additionally prefer physical hiking or biking tours in European Union nations.

Pricing and Seasonality

The price of travelling solo usually stays higher – although travelers without kids can also opt to travel away from school holidays.

September and October are peak months for independent travel, per travel industry data. One executive commented: Solo travel is a established, growing trend. Over half of travelers in an average tour are exploring alone.

Market Reaction

An important industry network announced that its partners have observed a significant increase in independent travel this year.

Our data shows a growing amount of travelers who are comfortable in the option to travel in a guided expedition but on their individual, not with families. There are additional options launching for these travelers.