“Seven-year itch is now three-year glitch”

A new trend for ‘Solo’s Holidays’ has been revealed this week. A study commissioned by Warner Brothers has pinpointed a 3 year relationship ‘glitch’, leading to more partners booking holidays alone - in a bid to keep romance alive.The singles market is the fastest growing sector in travel, with many people now choosing solo travel as a lifestyle option.

Following the age old proverb ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’, 45% of the survey’s respondents claimed they would jump at the chance for a week away from their other half. The stigma of single travel for lonely hearts is therefore far removed; instead individuals are now looking for solo holidays to enrich and refresh.

Solo’s Holidays have created holidays for the single traveller for almost 30 years and provide the perfect solution; offering holidays for individuals to rejuvenate and share a passion for discovering exciting destinations, unearthing new skills and experiencing sporting adventures around the world.

From trekking in Nepal to adrenaline fuelled white water rafting, or 4x4 adventures in Morocco, skiing in Borneo, tennis in Greece and golf in Mauritius - Solo travellers can share a passion or interest in the company of other single travellers, with the added benefit of an on-site Tour Leader to relieve any organisational stress. Highlights of upcoming Solo’s Holidays include:

Food and wine tasting, Italian Style
Head to Trento, the Dolomite peaks and the irresistible lakes of Northern Italy to tantalize your tastebuds with a culinary break that also samples the pick of Trentino's wines.

This fabulous foody break includes flights from Gatwick to Verona, 4 nights at the Albergo Monte Bondone, 2 lunches, 4 dinners and an introduction to food preparation and wine tasting with a dedicated Tour Leader for £625*
– Various dates in July and August

Jewels of India

A colourful introduction to the Golden Triangle of India; Experience the beautiful bazaars of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on this wonderful tour, combined with tiger spotting in Ranthambore, a visit to a former dancing bear sanctuary and a memorable elephant polo experience

This once-in-a-lifetime tour includes flights from Heathrow to Delhi, 10 night’s accommodation and all cultural excursions organised by Solo’s experienced Tour Leader for £2459*

- 25 September

The beauty of solo travel is that you can experience exactly what you want from a holiday, with the backdrop of a welcoming and relaxed group atmosphere.

Bookings available on 0844 371 8860 or through www.solosholidays.co.uk

Notes to editors

* All additional options and extras are subject to availability and/or change. Book and pay in resort.

Food and Wine Italian Style includes

• Various: 25 June/ 9^th July/ 6^th Aug/ 27^th Aug
•  4 nights at the Albergo Monte Bondone Hotel
• Scheduled return flights London Gatwick/Verona with British Airways & transfers
• Single room with private facilities
• Welcome drink and information meeting
• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 4 dinners including pizza in Trento
• Introduction to wine-tasting
• Introduction to food preparation
• Visit to Trento with wine-tasting
• Visit to Lake Garda
• Visit to Botanical Gardens
• Tasting of cheese, speck, salami, grappa, sparkling wine, honey & olive oil
• Visit to Verona
• Accompanying Solo's Tour Leader
• £615*

Jewels of India includes

• 25 September
• Scheduled return flights London Heathrow/Delhi with Virgin Atlantic & transfer
• 10 nights at comfortable hotels throughout
• Complimentary executive lounge at Heathrow**
• Twin/double room for single use with private facilities
• Welcome drink and information meeting
• Half Board & 6 lunches
• Guided sightseeing in Old Delhi & New Delhi
• Sightseeing in Agra including visits to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
• Bear rescue sanctuary visit
• Visit to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri
• 3 game drives in Ranthambore
• Guided tour of Jaipur including visits to the City Palace, Palace of the Winds & Observatory
• Visit to Amber Fort
• Head to Dera Amer for a round of elephant polo
• Accompanying Solo's Tour Leader
• £2459*

About Solo’s Holidays

Solo’s Holidays are the UK’s leading specialist for solo travellers who share a passion for discovering exciting destinations, new experiences and sporting adventures in the UK, Europe and around the world.

Solo’s have created holidays for the single traveller for almost 30 years and have a range of tailored experiences from Tennis, Golf and Skiing to ‘Discovery’, Sun and Cruising.

Bookings available on 0844 371 8860 or through www.solosholidays.co.uk

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