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Go sailing around Norway’s Lofoten Islands aboard a 60ft yacht with a “crew” of eight people (90% of whom join solo). Find new anchorage points in this UNESCO World Heritage listed archipelago of islands then head ashore to explore and discover. Rubicon 3 (020 3086 7245, rubicon3. co.uk) offers a 14-night Lofoten Islands adventure sailing holiday from £1,895pp departing August 2019.
Or try a 14-night Cuba Explorer adventure sailing holiday. Starting on the coast of Jamaica, sail overnight across the Caribbean to Cuba, mixing visits to Cuban towns with anchoring off islands fringed with coral reef and flamingos. Throughout, the “crew” get top-class training, building their sailing skills. From £2,249pp departing in February and March 2020 (020 3086 7245, rubicon3.co.uk). For both holidays, cost includes accommodation, food on board, plus sailing instruction. Excludes travel to and from the start of the holiday. ✢ explore india’s CharMs
Visit the three cities of the “Golden Triangle” – New and Old Delhi, and Jaipur – plus, see the Taj Mahal and experience three safari drives in Ranthambore, in search of the park’s elusive Bengal tigers. Cost includes flights, accommodation, transfers, excursions, 18 meals, the services of a Titan tour manager and VIP door-to-door travel service. Titan Travel (0808 239 1428, titantravel. co.uk) is offering this nine-night
India’s Golden Triangle solo tour from £2,049pp, departing 7 February 2020.
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Conquer China
Travel along the Great Wall into the palaces of the Forbidden City, see the army of Terracotta Warriors at Xi’an and take a three-day cruise along the Yangtze River. Cost includes flights, accommodation, transfers, excursions, 32 meals, services of a tour manager and VIP door-to-door travel service. Titan Travel (0808 239 1428, titantravel. co.uk) is offering its 13-night Treasures of China solo tour from £3,099pp, departing 1 September 2020.
✢ Chill in the Caribbean
Enjoy a sociable singles holiday in the Caribbean getaway of St Lucia. September is dedicated to single travellers at this all-inclusive wellness retreat. Dine at the hosted singles table or keep active with classes from beach circuits to spinning in the treetop studio, plus land and water sports. Health and Fitness Travel (020 3397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel. com) offers seven nights at The BodyHoliday from £2,990. Price includes return flights and transfers.
✢ relax at lake Garda
From wine tasting to spa time, this holiday includes a guided tour of Isola del Garda, a visit to Malcesine and Monte Baldo with a cable car ride, free time to enjoy the hotel spa and the chance to experience local cuisine. One Traveller offers flights, seven nights accommodation in the four-star superior Hotel Caesius Thermae Spa and the dedicated services of a One Traveller tour manager. Prices start from £1,890 for tours up to November 2019. Visit onetraveller.co.uk/tours/ scenic-lake-garda-and-spa-2019 w&h