The best destinations for solo travelers… and top tips if you’re planning a solo trip /

Specialty sports travel insurer SportsCover Direct discovered the top countries for solo travel based on the number of solo trips, the percentage of five-star hotels and the number of activities rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

Many people are embracing their freedom more than ever before and don’t let it stop them from having a rewarding experience. To empower travelers around the world and feel more confident about solo adventures, SportsCover Direct conducted research for the second year running into the best and safest destinations around the world for individual travelers to discover which countries are the best in 2023.

Table 1: The best countries in the world for solo female travellers

Europe tops the list for the best female solo adventures for the second year in a row, with Spain taking the top spot as the top destination, with a score of 47 out of 50. With a whopping 544 tours, make new friends and see the sights by traveling the country on a guided tour – each ranging from 5 to 9 days in which you can safely explore Spain’s most popular cities, including Madrid, Barcelona and his latest favourite, Valencia.

As an added bonus, a third of Spanish accommodation has a five-star rating (32%), so treat yourself to a luxury experience and enjoy it all to yourself!

Croatia has moved up to second place this year – it was the fifth best place for individual travelers in 2022. With a score of 46/50 in 2023. Ireland has dropped to third place (it was second in 2022) with a score of 45.95.

With just a short flight from the UK, solo travelers can enjoy hot tub tours, sample the smoothest whisky, or explore the beautiful Connemara National Park. Ireland has 37% of five-star hotels, according to Tripadvisor, so female travelers won’t have to worry about finding safe and comfortable accommodation while on their own.

Table 2: The best countries in the world for solo travelers in general

In general, what are the best countries to visit for solo travelers? When looking at the number of solo trips, the % of 5-star hotels, and the % of 5-star activities on TripAdvisor, Morocco and the United States are the top countries for solo travelers.

55% of activities on Tripadvisor for Morocco are rated with five stars versus 43% of activities for the US

With 3,401 solo trips, India ranks fourth for solo travelers. No trip to India is complete without seeing the infamous Taj Mahal, for a more active adventure travelers should also visit Ranthambore National park.

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Elina Ilieva, Digital Marketing Executive at SportsCover Direct, gives top tips if you’re planning a solo trip:

“Travelling alone can be intimidating as it is a new experience for many. You are in unfamiliar territory and adapt to different cultures. There is also the fear that something will go wrong in a foreign country. But bad things can happen anywhere, so this shouldn’t stop people from enjoying a rewarding experience.

Here’s how to adventure alone without fear and with confidence.

1. Do your research. Whether it’s researching the neighborhood you’re staying in, accommodation and activities, having all the information you need means you’ll be prepared for anything!

2. Make sure you’re covered. When you travel, it is always important to take out the right insurance for the activities you want to undertake. From kayaking to hiking, there are many sports activities that aren’t covered by your travel insurance policies – make sure you’re covered in case an accident happens while you’re away.

3. Find people with similar interests. Solo travel that matches your interests is a great way to find connections with similar interests while traveling – solo travel doesn’t necessarily mean traveling alone.

4. Stay somewhere with multiple positive reviews. Traveling alone can make you feel more vulnerable when you’re in an unfamiliar place. Before booking your accommodation, only stay in a place that has several positive reviews. The reviews usually give you an idea of ​​the host, the neighborhood and the quality of your accommodation.”