Amazing Vacation Opportunities
On this page I will feature promotions from some of my favorite travel suppliers. These are all vacation opportunities that I have vetted for being LGBTQ+ and solo friendly. As your travel advisor, I would be more than happy to help you take advantage of these or similar opportunities.
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways is considered a high value, luxury river cruise company. They offer cruises in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Ama prides itself on being inclusive for all travelers and offers many special deals for solos. Below is one of the featured holiday cruises on the Rhine that currently offers staterooms with only a 10% single supplemental. Click the link above for more featured specials. Ama also offers pre and/or post cruise packages, or I can help you build a personalized itinerary to extend your holiday abroad.
7-night Cruise - November 20, 2025
Enchanting Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel - from $4,527
Aglow with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those who glide along its waters. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Colmar.
Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Christmas Markets’ glühwein—and to touch history up close with guided walking tour and active excursions.
From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, board your beautifully decorated ship and journey into the heart of the destinations you visit, experiencing the holiday spirit that comes alive in select markets along the Rhine during this Taste of Christmas Markets cruise.
Globus, Cosmos, and Avalon
Cosmos tours are a great balance between solo and group travel. They offer premade itineraries and tour guides balanced with plenty of free time to travel your way. You get the freedom of solo travel without the stress of managing logistics. All in-tour transportation, all hotels, some meals, and some activities are included. In 2024, 15% of travelers were solo and the number is growing. All three brands offer reduced solo supplements or other special offers throughout the year, such as the one featured below.
8 Day Tour - November 30, 2025
Lisbon to Madrid Escape - $1,269
What could be better than spending eight days in Portugal and Spain?
Begin your European vacation in Lisbon to enjoy guided sightseeing through the Imperial history of the colorful city. In Fátima, hear the story of Our Lady of Fátima at the site where Mary appeared to three shepherd children, then travel to Porto for sightseeing and port-wine tasting. Enjoy a wine tasting at a Salamanca winery and stand before the masterpieces of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and more in Madrid’s Prado Museum.
Eight days of sumptuous color, cuisine, and culture await you on this guided vacation in Portugal and Spain!
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian is unique because they have fully embraced solo cruisers on their newer ships. For example, the Norwegian Bliss has 82 solo staterooms, a solo lounge, and a crewmember dedicated to taking care of solo travelers. They often offer discounted single supplements to their ocean view and balcony staterooms as well.
9 Day Cruise - November 3, 2025
Europe: Spain, Morocco & Canary Islands - From $1,853
Come aboard Norwegian Sky for an incredible round-trip cruise from Lisbon.
Explore Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s idyllic squares and view unique architecture or embark on a whale watching catamaran tour where you may encounter dolphins and pilot whales.
Browse Casablanca’s central market, a massive kaleidoscope of colors, and see the modernist landmark of the Hassan II Mosque, the world’s 3rd largest mosque.
Then savor a day touring Cádiz with a visit to the bustling Mercado Central de Abastos – a covered market boasting more than 150 stalls selling fresh seafood and delicious local cuisine – and recline on one of the town’s many beautiful beaches.