The Joy of Independent Travel: Why Travelers Choose to Travel Solo

July 14, 2019

Economies are booming, people are getting busier building thriving careers. And the urge to get away for some quality me-time is growing…as is the urge to discover and explore as many places as possible. The ‘solo-by-choice’ traveler is a fast-rising trend across the world…in fact, 70% of all solo travelers are women!Why should they be restricted by the old perceptions of it being unsafe for women to travel alone?! This infographic presents the true facts about solo travel – spending patterns of solo travelers, how to search and plan for new destinations, etc.

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Visit Orlando is the official tourism association for the most-visited destination in the United States, with representation in more than a dozen countries. Together with our members, we represent all segments of Central Florida's leading industry — one that is responsible for more than $70 billion in annual economic impact. We are also contracted by Orange County to brand, market and sell the Orlando destination globally. As the largest tourism association in the world, we are led by a community-based board of directors and executive leadership team that is continually recognized by its peers for excellence in destination marketing.

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