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As a solo traveler who’s frequently on the go, I have learned some tips and tricks on saving money and thoroughly preparing for your trip. I’ve compiled a list of the travel resources I have used or have been highly recommended. When it comes to accommodations, websites such as Booking.com and Hostelworld have been my go-to sources for finding affordable and safe places to stay, with user reviews helping me make informed decisions. With these resources at your fingertips, embarking on solo and non-solo adventures becomes even more accessible and enriching. Happy travels!
Air Travel Resources
Skiplagged – Skiplagged is a way to easily and affordably experience the world! They make it easy for you to find the best airfare and hotel rates with none of the hassle. They have some of the lowest rates I’ve seen when looking for good airfare to a number of destinations.
WayAway – WayAway is a flight aggregator that provides travelers with the best rates on airline tickets. Their search program finds the best option for specific travel dates by comparing airfares offered by all major US and global airlines and agencies. WayAway displays final prices without any hidden fees.
Priority Pass -Since 1992, Priority Pass has been providing all travelers with independent airport lounge access worldwide. By using Priority Pass, you can get into one of those “fancy” airport lounges that you’ve always seen but never thought you could get into. Priority Pass offers more lounges, in more cities, and in more countries than any other competitor.
Best Accommodation Resources
Booking.com – Booking.com is available in 43 languages and offers more than 28 million reported accommodation listings, including over 6.6 million homes, apartments, and other unique places to stay. Wherever you want to go, Booking.com makes it easy and provides you with 24/7 customer support.
Agoda -The Agoda platform makes discounted rates available at approximately 2.9 million hotels and private homes around the globe, ranging from budget options to five-star luxury stays. Their range of accommodation types is diverse, you can book everything from tents to treehouses to tropical villas in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. In addition, Agoda lists more than 1.5 million private homes, such as city apartments, family homes, and pool villas. Everything you need and more!
VRBO – Vrbo is the world’s leading marketplace for vacation rentals, with over 2 million paid listings of vacation rental homes in 190 countries. Vrbo offers an extensive selection of vacation homes that provide you with memorable experiences and benefits, including more room to relax and added privacy, for less than the cost of traditional hotel accommodations. Unlike Air BNB, you don’t have to worry about other people being there with you.
HostelWorld – Hostelworld, the global hostel-focused online booking platform, inspires passionate travelers like you to see the world, meet new people, and come back with extraordinary stories to tell. Hostelworld has more than 13 million reviews across over 17,000 hostels in more than 179 countries. You can stay for cheap prices and as a solo traveler it’s a great option for meeting new people and making friends from all over the world.
Transportation Resources
Discover Cars – Discover Cars is an Award-winning car rental comparison website (World Travel Awards, Financial Times 1000, Inc. 5000). You can find, compare and rent a car globally. They have over 1 million users traffic in the high season, which has left them with a very high customer review on TrustPilot, and already partner with some of the top webmasters in the travel vertical.
RentalCars.com – Rentalcars.com is part of Bookings Holding and the world’s largest online car rental service. They make eight million bookings a year (and counting) in over 60,000 locations across 160 countries. Rentalcars.com offers 24/7 customer service, and their website is available in 43 languages.
GetTransfer.com – GetTransfer.com is a booking service for transfers and car rentals with a personal driver at the best prices. Booking a transfer on GetTransfer.com is more advantageous than taking a taxi or contacting other transport companies.
Omio – Omio is a platform that brings together more than 1,000 transportation providers offering tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries, as well as car rentals and airport transfers. Travelers worldwide can easily explore Europe, the United States, and Canada while comparing transportation options and finding the right price for your budget.
Other Resources
TripAdvisor – Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site to discover where to stay, what to do, and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than one billion reviews and opinions of nearly eight million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants, and discover great places nearby.
Viator – Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the world’s largest experiences marketplace, connecting travelers with tours and activities that they will remember for a lifetime. Viator offers more than 300,000 experiences throughout 200 countries, including wine tastings, walking tours, cooking classes, catamaran rides, tickets and passes to popular landmarks, as well as travel and transportation services, such as bus tours and day trips.
Expedia – Expedia is one of the world’s leading full-service online travel brands, helping travelers easily plan and book trips with the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, rail, cruises, activities, attractions, and services.
GetYourGuide – GetYourGuide is a booking platform that helps you find incredible travel experiences wherever you’re headed. These experiences include skip-the-line tickets to the world’s most iconic attractions, walking tours by top local experts, immersive food and beverage tours, cooking and craft classes, bucket list experiences, and niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else.
