Wild Horizons magazine Autumn 2025

Solo travel is no longer a niche—it’s a growing trend among discerning travellers seeking flexibility and personal discovery. For many, the cost of travelling alone—especially single supplements—has been a longstanding barrier. Specialists like PONANT EXPLORATIONS, the international cruise line, are changing all that. Many of their voyages are offered with no single supplement, making high-end exploration more accessible to the solo traveller. Whether sailing through the Marquesas or diving off Madagascar, lone explorers enjoy the same elegance and adventure without extra cost. The benefits of travelling solo are profound. You set your own pace, follow your interests, and engage more deeply with your surroundings. On smaller vessels—typically up to 200 guests—solo travellers find connection without crowding. Expert-led excursions and Zodiac outings foster natural camaraderie with fellow single travellers, while private cabins offer space for reflection. Cultural immersion is central to PONANT’s ethos. Solo guests can join guided visits to remote communities, attend onboard lectures, or simply absorb the rhythms of life in places few tourists reach. For those drawn to the sea, scuba and snorkelling programmes offer access to pristine reefs, with expert instructors and equipment included. Sustainability is key. Across Ponant’s fleet—hybridelectric or conventionally powered—rigorous environmental standards and innovative technologies ensure each voyage treads lightly, delivering savings for both planet and pocket. For solo travellers seeking freedom, meaning, and value—along with exclusive offers—Wildfoot Travel presents a rare opportunity: luxury on your own terms, with the world at your feet and no single‐supplement surcharge. GOING SOLO TRAVEL TRENDS With Wildfoot Travel, it needn’t cost the earth to explore the world as a single traveller! 17 Contact us on 01625 581122 | — SEE OUR CURRENT NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LIST OF ITINERARIES. ( Correct at time of going to press). Click this box © PONANT/Daniel Ernst

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