Top Safety Tips for Solo Travellers

For many first-time solo travellers the thought of going it alone can create mixed feelings when faced with both the fear and thrill of discovering the unknown. Rest easy with these simple safety tips and you’ll be fully prepared to embark on a singles holiday that will test your intuition, build your confidence and enhance your sense of self.

For more handy tips on keeping safe on your travels, see our Top Tips for Solo Female Travellers

As much as you are going on holiday and it is important to relax, it’s important to keep safety in mind. With careful planning before you set off as well as thinking about your activities and plans once in your destination you can plan and implement safety protocols accordingly. Things to consider include:

Ease Yourself In

Choosing a destination you’ll feel comfortable in is conducive for a safe and healthy solo trip – so be sure to do your research before booking a trip. For your first solo trip, you may feel more at ease with a short-haul trip to a country whose culture is not massively dissimilar to your own as you do not have to worry too much about things like jet-lag or local customs.

Location is everything when it comes to booking a wellness holiday and our Wellness Travel Specialists will be able to advise the best place for you and your holiday goals!

Pre-Book Your Transfer from the Airport

Now don’t worry, we don’t mean fluently! However, if you are travelling for a far-flung wellness destination it might be a good idea to understand the basics of the language, particularly if you are going on a ‘tour’ rather than a luxury retreat. Greetings, pleasantries, ordering food and general basics are a fantastic place to start and on whole, more than enough to get you by.

Learn the Lingo

Now don’t worry, we don’t mean fluently! However, if you are travelling for a far-flung wellness destination it might be a good idea to understand the basics of the language, particularly if you are going on a ‘tour’ rather than a luxury retreat. Greetings, pleasantries, ordering food and general basics are a fantastic place to start and on whole, more than enough to get you by.

Check Travel Advice

Check your government’s travel advice for the destination you’re travelling to – this will usually detail any documents and health advice to heed before setting off.

Beware of Pickpockets

Being aware of pickpockets – keeping an eye on your belongings, not carrying around too many valuables or advertising them. Pickpockets, which can be found anywhere have a good eye for picking out tourists, so try to keep your valuables close to you in crowded areas, tourist hotspots and public transport.

Store Local Numbers

Store the local numbers for emergency services as well as your accomodation in your contacts.

Let People Know Where You Are

Tell people where you’ll be travelling to and when they might expect you to return – particularly if you’re embarking on any remote excursions that day. Most smartphones and messaging apps give you the ability to share your location, which can be very useful should an emergency occur!

Think About Finances

Think about how you plan to pay for things whilst you’re on holiday. Research any credit or debit charges for using local ATMs and machines as well as how much spending money you’ll realistically need on a day-to-day basis for your activities. Always keep an emergency option on hand whether that’s a separate card or extra cash, stowed away somewhere safe or using your accommodation's safe or secure deposit box if available!

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Ease Yourself In

Pre-Book Your Transfer from the Airport

Learn the Lingo

Check Travel Advice

Beware of Pickpockets

Store Local Numbers

Let People Know Where You Are

Think About Finances

Discover Your Ideal Solo Wellness Trip

Call Us 0203 397 8891

Enquire today Let us create a bespoke quote for you

Meet Us Book a consultation at a time which suits you