There is likely to be an increase in the number of people opting to travel alone, it has been suggested.
According to editor of solotravel.org Anthony Page, some places are more popular than others with individual travellers, with Australia and New Zealand tending to top the bill.
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It is unlikely that mini breaks are to become a phenomenon among single travellers just yet, Mr Page indicated, although this could change in the future.
"I see more looking at ten to 14-day trips, particularly with tour group companies who are now all targeting solos," he predicted.
Operators are starting to realise that they can offer experiences to individuals who cannot find friends who are willing to share it with them, Mr Page stated, such as wildlife spotting in Costa Rica.
The expert also offered advice to anyone thinking of holidaying alone, stressing that it is of utmost importance that someone back home is aware of their whereabouts.
Knowing future travel plans is also crucial, Mr Page advised.
Solo travellers should think about getting in contact with their tour operator prior to their departure to find out about the dynamic of the group and to make sure that it is a trip for like-minded people, he suggested.
A recent study from ebookers.com found that 15 per cent of holidaymakers have travelled alone over the last year as friends and family struggle to afford to join them.
Of those questioned, 14 per cent said they were encouraged to travel alone due to the range of packages made available to them through tour operators.
Men are twice as likely to go it alone compared to their female friends, the research revealed.
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