Emboldening, reflective, mind-expanding: solo travel can be one of the most gratifying and fulfilling adventures we undertake in our lives. Unlike other holidays, the only itinerary or plan you have to follow is how you feel in the moment and the chance to explore other cultures and scenes companionless can push you out of your comfort zone in bold and exciting ways.

It’s no wonder, then, that four out of 10 women say they want to travel alone in 2025, which is an 8% increase compared to the number who were interested in solo travel a year ago, according to creative tourism research firm Future Partners. But, once you’ve decided to go adventuring on your own, the next even bigger quandary is where to go. Each of us seeks out different things from a holiday – food, nightlife or nature – and when it comes to solo travel, many of us want to toe a fine line between relishing our freedom and not feeling lonely.

Foodie breaks and switching off by the seaside: the coolest women in travel reveal the ultimate solo holidays to book in 2025