Celebrate your independence with a solo vacation that’s perfect for you!

Now is the time to take advantage of some spectacular solo travel specials where you can actually save big bucks if you’re traveling by yourself. What better way to celebrate your independence? The days of getting penalized for traveling on your own are over, if you pick the right destinations. So for this special Travel Tuesdays feature here’s a list of some of the top Travel Therapy finds where if you’re single and sensational you’re going to save on a vacation you’ll never forget!

 Best Deals on Solo Trips! 

Cooking School-Anguilla, Caribbean

If you’re looking to whip up a special solo vacation where you can take something more than a tee-shirt back home as a souvenir, you’ll want to check out some tasty cooking classes at the hip CuisinArt Resort & Spa in Anguilla. For just $85 dollars you get to pick your fresh ingredients from the resort’s farm and garden, get lessons on cooking and feast on your own creations with a special lunch that includes wine. Right now the resort has a great special where if you stay 7 nights you get two nights free, a 30% savings. For more: www.cuisinartresort.com

Kiteboarding, New Brunswick, Canada

This is one of the most incredible solo travel deals you’ll find right now but it’s going to take some guts to make it work. Right now Club Wind & Kite in New Brunswick, with top world-ranked Eric Girard teaching classes, has slashed prices on a special one week adventure trip where you get an entire week of lodging and kiteboarding lessons starting at just $899 a person. (It’s usually more than $200 just to take a three hour lesson without any lodging included!) It’s an amazing way to feel empowered and inspired and meet some other interesting and exciting people along the way. For more: www.clubwindandkite.com

Spa Escape, Turks & Caicos

If you’re looking for a solo vacation that’s more about escape and relaxing don’t miss checking out one of the top spas in the Caribbean at The Regent Palms. Treatments not to miss include the signature 90-minute Zareeba where indigenous island herbal steam cleanses and de-toxes or the Balinese Massage where you have two therapists for the price of one! Right now the resort is running a special where you get 25% off your room rate, free breakfasts and a fourth night free. For more: www.regentturksandcaicos.com

Dude Ranch Vacation, Durango, Colorado

Giddy up and get your solo self to Durango, Colorado, for a special savings on a dude ranch vacation. Looking to ride, rope and get some campfire action? Wilderness Trails Ranch has you covered and then some! The ranch has recently dropped it rates so now you can score a top dude ranch vacation experience for just $1,895 per person for an all-inclusive week of fun and fabulous experiences. For more: www.wildernesstrails.com

Cruising, Greece, Europe

If you want to go on a solo trip and meet some new people but you’re nervous about traveling alone the right cruising trip could be your ticket to sailing off into the sunset successfully. If you’re picking a cruising vacation a trip to Europe is a smart choice with Crystal Cruises because most trips are around two weeks and they feature a lot of stops so you can get a flavor for the area. A Travel Therapy favorite, cruising the Greek Islands. For more: www.crystalcruises.com

Train Adventure, Switzerland

A smart, affordable solo trip if you want to cover a lot of ground in short period of time and not have to worry about your transportation is to go by train through Switzerland. Notoriously on time and reliable, Swiss Trains can take you to every corner of the country whether you’re looking for Swiss Alps or beautiful lakes. An 8 day unlimited Swiss Pass is just $370 dollars and will also get you free admission on many bus and boats and free entry into 450 museums. For more: www.myswitzerland.com

Mountain Biking, Sun Valley, Idaho

A very affordable solo trip where you can get some exercise, breathe some fresh air, take in the scenery and meet other people who enjoy the outdoors is to go mountain biking in Sun Valley, Idaho. With hundreds of miles of free trails you can do your own self guided tour or sign up for one of the many guided trips. You’ll also find some great hotel deals in the Sun Valley with rooms under $100 a night. For more: www.visitsunvalley.com

For more unique and affordable trips and top vacation deals be sure to check in every week for the Travel Tuesdays feature. You can also find many of these special destinations featured in the new book TRAVEL THERAPY: Where Do You Need to Go?

Travel Tuesdays and Emmy award-winning travel correspondent Karen Schaler is also featured regularly on ABC News Now television and online at abcnews.com.

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