Most hotels and cruises still are priced on double occupancy. However there is a growing trend that caters to those who want to travel for new experiences on their own.
Last year Norwegian Cruise Lines rolled out 128 Studio staterooms on their Norwegian Epic .They are adding these to two other new ships being delivered in 2013 and 2014. These sell out quickly, drawing both solo travelers and friends traveling together who just want their own space. Also, many of the solo travelers are married, but have partners who do not share the same interests, so they want to travel with people who share those interests, giving them a sense of community and interaction while allowing them some private time.
Women compose about 90% of solo travelers. They are no longer hesitant to travel alone when they have the security of being in a group, particularly if the destination is challenging. The stigma of a woman traveling alone has gone the way of the white gloves that they once needed to go shopping downtown.
Now if some of the resorts and hotels can spot this trend and get on board, many more travelers can get out and enjoy new experiences.
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