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Iceland ranked as the top vacation spot for single female travellers

As the world is opening after the pandemic, the travel industry is predicting a rise in the number of Female solo trips. According to Accor, a leading hospitality company, Google searches for “best places to solo travel as a woman” have increased by 5,000% in the last month. Furthermore, to help solo female travelers, Accor analyzed global Google search volume to come up with the top 10 popular destinations for those planning a solo trip.

The top three locations sought after by Solo female travelers.

  1. Iceland: Iceland is a famous spot for Solo female travelers. It has over 2,740,000 average monthly searches. Iceland, which is in northern europe, is the perfect destination for those seeking adventure activities like hiking and climbing. Moreover, it holds the first place on the Global Peace Index.
  2. Italy: Italy is second on this list, with 1,898,000 average monthly searches. Italy, home to famous cities like Milan, Venice and Rome, features more UNESCO sites than any other country globally.
  3. Japan: Third on this list is Japan with 1,830,000 average monthly searches. The country is located off the east coast of Asia. It is home to popular tourist destinations like Tokyo, Nikko and Hakone. Furthermore, Japan has a strong transportation network. This makes it easy for solo female travelers to navigate.

Spain to quickly become a popular destination

Despite being sixth place on the rankings, Spain is expected to become a popular spot for solo female travelers. It has a +233% increase in searches year on year. Additionally, Spain is one of the most visited countries. It has around 8,000 kilometers of coastline. Lastly, with up to 3,000 hours of sun every year, it is the perfect destination for sun seekers.

Accor is Partnering with She travel club

Accor has partnered with She Travel Club to ensure safe travel for women.She Travel Club is an independent hotel brand that takes female travelers’ opinions to identify places that are suitable for and are preferred by women travelers. Moreover, experts at She Travel Club explain the benefits of solo female travel, including feeling empowered, increasing self-confidence and adapting to different circumstances.

Tips for Safe and Comfortable Solo Female Travel

Firstly, safety should be a top priority when planning a solo female trip. Conduct research, read reviews and also connect with locals through online platform to know about the destination. Additionally, the experts at She Travel Club recommend the following tips for safe and comfortable solo female travel:

1. Keep in mind the 4 pillars

Always start your preparations by securing the four pillars that surround your journey: safety, comfort, services and dining.

2. Subscribe to Specialised Blogs

Look out for blogs and forums with respect to your chosen destination. Contact other female travelers and ask for recommendations.

3. Pre-Plan Inter-City Travel

If you are looking to visit multiple destinations, have a plan in place that accommodates this. Look for local, trusted taxi companies, and download or print the public transport timetables and maps to determine the ideal means of transport.

4. Finding Affordable Accommodation

With hotels in over 100 countries around the world, you can find affordable accommodation for your solo travel trip at all.accor.com.

As the world starts to open up, female solo travel will be on the rise. With so many destinations being female traveler freindly, more and more women are motivated to travel and to explore the world. Travel is for everyone. So, encourage female travelers to go on solo trips. Make the places travel friendly for females to travel and explore!

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