Sunday, March 4, 2012

Vacationing solo.(costs of travel)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Traveling alone doesn't have to be expensive

Solo vacations are on the rise, especially among African Americans. Over 59% of African Americans travel alone, according to the Travel Industry Association of America.

A significant expense for most solo vacationers is the single supplement rate. A single supplement rate (which can be as much as 200% above the cost of the trip) is charged by hotels, tours, and cruises and is used as a means to recoup losses associated with single bookings. Travel companies will often advertise specials to the solo traveler in the hope of making them believe they are getting a deal when they're not.

So how can a solo …

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