An eye-opening 42% of travelers plan to take solo trips this year, according to a recent survey of more than 2,600 travel insurance customers, conducted by travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.
Solo Travel Spending
These solitary jetsetters are sparing no expense, with 53% budgeting more than $3,000 for their next vacation, and another 39% allocating between $1,000 and $3,000 for their getaways.
Destination Preferences
The survey data reveals solo vacationers are currently favoring international destinations, with a staggering 87% expressing interest in venturing abroad, compared to only 13% sticking closer to home.
Main Concerns
When it comes to travelers’ main concerns, medical emergencies such as an illness or injury remain the primary worry for 46% planning to vacation alone, while 22% cite fears over crime and personal safety.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Squaremouth. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
