Amina Claasen does not want to travel as a female on her own. She wanted to know which group she could join that organises packages for single people.

I would suggest that Amina takes a look at the brochure for Ramblers Holidays (01707 331133). Moderate fitness is all that is required. You will find yourself in a mixed party of couples and singles to be taken off the beaten tourist track by a competent friendly leader. The evening meal is taken all together at one long table, so no hiding behind a book in the corner of the dining room.
MA Coulthard

I recommend the small personalised companies that specialise in one or two countries and those that offer special interest holidays, travelling in small groups (under 10) with guides who know the country and speak the language. This enables you to make friends easily and discover the authentic country. They also rarely charge a single supplement. Particular favourites are Gecko Travel (0239 2376799) and Symbiosis (020-7924 5906) - both specialising in SE Asia.
Jo Baker

Amina may be interested in holidays provided by organisations such as Exodus or Explore.

While they do not specifically cater for single people, their holidays are well suited to people on their own, and there tend to be quite a few single travellers in any group. There is no single supplement, although individuals will generally be expected to share a room with someone of the same sex, although (I had a tent to myself in Nepal). The holidays tend to be based on walking, cycling or sightseeing rather than beaches and nightclubs.

Group sizes vary but are smallish - 12 to 20 people maximum.Exodus (020-8673 0859) and Explore (01252 760 100)
Alison Mesher

I would recommend Solo's Holidays (020-8951 2811). Although not cheap, in my experience they always use quality hotels and you get a single room without paying a supplement. You'll meet lots of like-minded people and a group atmosphere always seems to develop, though there's no compulsion to stick with the group.

If your tastes in travel are more adventurous, there are many companies like Exodus that specialise in overland travel. Many of their clients seem to come on their own, so you won't stay alone for long.
Philip Garrison

This week's question

I am thinking of taking my two children, aged 10 and eight, on a six-month world trip from March to September. We will be travelling on our own most of the time, my husband joining us for two fortnight periods. Have any readers done this, and, if so, have they any advice on places to go, accommodation etc?
Janet Morris

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