Two of the liveliest and most breathtaking hotspots for singles travel are Las Vegas and Mexico. Las Vegas is certainly a city that never seems to sleep, with something to do at all hours of the day and night! This makes it a perfect place for singles to explore and soak up all of the excitement. The selection of hotels and resorts is simply mind-boggling, with all of the standard (and not so standard!) luxury amenities that turn a singles holiday into a truly relaxing getaway.

And, when you step out of your hotel room door, nearly every activity imaginable is at your fingertips. Fine dining, gambling, and awe-inspiring shows? Of course! But there are even more interesting diversions on your singles holiday in Las Vegas. Fancy a good scare? The year-round Goretorium haunted house aims to make you scream. How about indoor sky diving, driving a dune buggy – or even learning to fire a machine gun? The sky really is the limit for solos travelling in Vegas (helicopter rides!). Whether you explore on your own – or with a group of new friends you’ve met on your singles holiday – Vegas really is a great place for solos.

Mexico is probably the second best-known destination for single travellers of all ages! And one of our favourite spots is right along the beautiful Mexican Riviera. Sandy beaches, awe-inspiring ocean views, tropical temperatures – a solo holiday in Mexico is the perfect chance to relax and meet new people. And, when the sun finally drops beneath the waves, the party is just getting started. Mexico’s most popular cities – like Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas – offer an unparalleled nightlife experience, with carefree dining, drinking and dancing well into the night!

At Pure Travel, we’ve put together an amazing singles holiday package that combines the best of Las Vegas and Mexico – our 12-night Las Vegas and Mexican Riviera Cruise Holiday! This solo travel package is a great opportunity to enjoy the best of both destinations, while having fun and meeting other like-minded singles.

Travellers will start out spending 4 nights in a 4.5-star hotel right on the famed Las Vegas Strip. You’ll enjoy an exciting Las Vegas by Night Tour, as well as a welcome dinner and mixer with a group of local Las Vegas singles. There will be plenty of shopping and partying to be had, as well as a La Reve show – one of the best shows to be seen in Vegas. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, you can even take advantage of an optional half day helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon!

You’ll depart Vegas to board the luxurious Carnival Inspiration for a 7-night Cruise along the Mexican Riviera. Take a swim, indulge in some sunbathing and make new friends as you enjoy the beauty and playful atmosphere of this popular destination.

The Las Vegas and Mexican Riviera Cruise Holiday is one of our most popular singles holiday packages – and for good reason! Guests enjoy a personal tour guide throughout the trip, to help ensure everything runs smoothly and you get the most from your trip. Space is limited for this trip, and it’s filling up fast! For more information, or to book your spot on this trip, phone a member of the Pure Travel staff on 1800 747 848.

Are you a single traveller and want to learn how to sail in Phuket with other single travellers?

Whether you are new to solo travelling, or are a singles travel veteran, it’s important to remember one thing: solo holidays are always an adventure! Not only do you have the pleasure of an exciting destination, but you have the chance to meet amazing new people. When you meet up with fellow solo travellers on a singles holiday, you know that they’re probably a lot like you – fun-loving and adventurous! And, at Pure Travel, we know that the best holidays are those in which you learn something new and exotic.

Sailing is a great skill to learn for those who love tropical climates, allowing you more freedom to enjoy the warm waters and explore. It’s both a useful and fairly uncommon skill offshore, and one that you’ll relish putting to use on future holidays. Not only that, it’s an amazing conversation starter, both on the solo travel trip and back at home. Imagine the stories you’ll have to tell at dinner parties!

Our latest holiday package takes all of that to heart to create a unique, exciting, one-of-a-kind singles travel experience! Our 8-night Learn To Sail in Phuket package lets you learn all about navigating the waves at one of the most beautiful tropical destinations on earth. And we don’t just throw you to the sharks, either – every traveller enjoys one-on-one time with a professional RYA-qualified instructor! Safety equipment, a log book and course outlines are all included, too. All of this, while you relax and forge new friendships with your like-minded fellow travel mates.

Phuket is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the South’ – and for good reason! It really is the perfect place to get your feet wet in the world of sailing. As the largest of Thailand’s islands, Phuket is located off the western coast in the balmy Andaman Sea. The island has an incredible range of natural beauty, which solo travellers will fully enjoy from their vantage point whilst sailing. It’s a the ideal place for beginning sailors to learn the ropes, no matter who they’re travelling with – and an idyllic setting for a solo trip with new friends. Sandy beaches, secluded coves, beautiful bays and plunging cliffs all add to your experience as you learn to navigate the waters.

This unique singles holiday trip is hugely popular among our solo travelling set of clients. In fact, this singles sailing package is such a hit that there are no singles supplements for the exclusive yacht, so be prepared for a snug ride and lots of fun.

For more information, or to reserve your spot on this trip today, contact Karen on (02) 8814 7911!

If you love to learn new things, a solo holiday is the perfect opportunity to do just that! With the right trip and an open mind, you can gain all sorts of fun new skills – and meet like-minded singles in the process! At Pure Travel, we offer myriad singles packages, each with their own unique destination and focus. Below are just a few great opportunities to learn a new skill on holiday!

Become a Comedian

Who doesn’t love to laugh? Whether you tend to be shy, or are a natural jokester, many comedy-focused holidays include some really interesting workshops. Our 3-day ‘Laugh Every Day’ singles comedy cruise is one great example. Comic classes can teach you the art of making people laugh, from witty office party jokes to starting a fledgling comedian career of your own!

Go On Safari

Nothing compares to the awe-inspiring excitement and adventure of a true African Safari – it is something that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime! Enjoy the beauty of the untamed African bush, experience the indigenous cultures, see the majestic ‘Big Five’ animals of Africa in their natural habitats.

There are safari experiences available all across the continent, and at Pure Travel, we offer a singles holiday safari excursion for every taste! For those who want to truly immerse themselves, our extended 19-day ‘Best of Africa’ safari holiday is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. During this holiday you’ll see all that the African wilderness has to offer.

Cook Up Something New

Do you love to cook – or have you ever wanted to learn? Many people find cooking to be relaxing, rewarding, and a great conversation starter! When you learn to cook new things on holiday, you can take that skill home and impress your family and friends for cocktail parties or family gatherings.

There are many different singles holidays that allow you to try a wide range of new foods, and even learn how to make them yourself! Some solo travel packages are focused around a gourmet food experience, while others include cooking classes that center around that specific region’s cuisine. Our extraordinary 10-day ‘Best of Vietnam’ cruise, for example, features cooking classes that teach you how to recreate some traditional Vietnamese fare.

Learn How to Sail

Sun, sand, surf – and sailing! Finding solo holidays that teach you new skills can be a lot of fun, and now you can even learn how to sail with our new ‘Learn To Sail In Phuket’ package. If it sounds intimidating, never fear – you’ll be fumbling about learning to sail with a yacht full of new friends! Learn the ropes of sailing, and head home with something truly phenomenal to talk about!

Brew Up Some Fun

Are you a coffee lover who has always wanted to learn the pro secrets for brewing the perfect cup? Or, a wine connoisseur eager to learn the secrets to brewing your own vintage? Our onboard experts are some of the most respected in their industries, and are eager to share their knowledge in our many workshops.

On our 3-night ‘Gourmet Sensations Cruise’, you certainly get your money’s worth! In addition to the mouth-watering cuisine, you can learn how to make a cocktail, brew a great cup of coffee and make your own wine! You’ll come home a ready-to-go host or hostess, ready to impress family and friends with a great drink.

The amazing variety of singles travel packages available today offer great opportunities to let loose, make new friends – and even learn something new! To book your space on one of these exciting solo holidays, email us or call a member of our friendly staff on 1800 747 848.

When you travel with friends or family, it’s all about careful planning, coordinating schedules and compromise. It can be a lot of fun – and a lot of work! Today, more people are choosing to travel solo than ever before; after all, with solo travel, the sky’s (quite literally) the limit. Pick your destination, set your own itinerary and explore new experiences at the drop of a hat.

If you’re planning a singles holiday, you are probably wondering how to make the absolute most of it! No worries – at Pure Travel, we’re Australia’s premiere experts on the solo holiday scene. Our quick tips can help you get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, no matter what your plans include!

Pack For Surprises

What does this mean? It means that, even if you have carefully reviewed the itinerary, you can’t really be sure what the experience might have to offer until you’re there and in the moment. And, often, trips will have several exciting options – like learning to sail and, you might want something a bit sturdier than flip flops or heels for an adventure like that.

So, how do you pack for anything without going overboard (pun intended)?

By packing several basic, versatile pieces that can handle myriad adventures (this goes for you men, too)! For women heading out on a solo cruise holiday, we suggest three pairs of shoes: a nice pair for parties or dancing, a casual pair for relaxing by the pool, and a “practical” pair for hiking or exploring your surroundings in port. Men can often get away with casual and practical – although a nice pair of shoes wouldn’t hurt!

For clothing, pick comfortable, dress casual wear that can be dressed up or down with ease. For instance, a pair of khakis pants or shorts can create several different looks, depending on the shirt and shoes worn with them. And, a little black dress (LBD) can be switched up with different shoes, a shirt tied in front or even a bolero jacket.

Learn Something New

Like we said, you never know what’s going to happen when you travel – and that’s a good thing! Many trips offer incredible opportunities to learn a new skill or try something new, and we think you should always learn at least one new thing whilst travelling!

Take in a new musical, like the much-loved Legally Blonde. Learn about the art of winemaking. Or bring out your inner comic with comedy classes. You’ll come back relaxed, refreshed – and with a new skill to show off!

Keep An Open Mind – And Be Spontaneous!

Singles from all walks of life are joining in solo holidays! You’ll likely meet other singles with whom you share a lot in common, and many that you don’t. That’s the excitement of solo travel, meeting new people and learning new things (often at the same time)!

In our day to day lives, we often get stuck with the status quo – and it can sometimes be quite difficult to break out of that mould! When travelling solo, there are no rules! You can stay up all night and get up at noon – or vice versa. If you have a tentative plan for your day, and see something else that catches your attention, you can do that instead! Feel free to shake things up, and be prepared to not be prepared!

Solo holidays are one of the fastest growing trends in travel among Australians today. At Pure Travel, our exciting solo holiday packages make it easy to enjoy a much-needed adventure with like-minded singles. To find the singles holiday package that’s right for you, contact a member of our knowledgeable staff on 1800 747 848.

Cruises make for an incredibly popular holiday, because they are oh-so-easy and are often quite affordable. This is especially true for the solo traveller – the easy, relaxed itineraries, all-inclusive food and lush amenities on many singles cruises provide ample opportunity to personalize your singles travel holiday.

The best way to experience singles travel, of course, is surrounded by other fun-loving singles who like many of the same things you do! Comedy cruises are by nature lighthearted and fun, and this playful atmosphere makes it easy to dine and relax with your fellow travellers – creating friendships to last a lifetime!

You may be wondering – what, exactly, does a comedy cruise entail? The answer varies by cruise, but one thing is certain: you should come ready to have fun! Our ‘Laugh Every Day’ Cruise, for example, features a non-stop line-up of Australia’s best comedians every day! In addition to a wide array of activities, all-you-can-eat dining and cozy accommodations, there are several special events designed to bring on the laughs. And, if that isn’t enough, there are comedy workshops and even amateur open mic nights for those budding comedians! For something a little more risqué, you won’t want to miss the late night “adults only” comedy performances!

For more information on Australia’s hottest comedy cruises, or to reserve your spot today, contact Karen or Valerie today on 1800 747 848.

The number of solo travellers is growing every year, for a lot of really compelling reasons. In fact, in the United States alone, 9 million women travel alone each year! At Pure Travel, we know that solo travellers can enjoy the advantages of single travel and have a truly amazing experience without bringing along a party of your own.

The first benefit that solo travellers enjoy? Freedom in planning their holiday! Travelling with your own party can be great fun – and requires quite a bit of coordination. Everyone’s preferences, budget and schedules must be taken into consideration, which can limit what the holidays you can or cannot take.

This is especially true with travel for over 40’s, when friends’ schedules may be complicated by home or work life. When you travel solo, the only person you need worry about is you. You customize the experience that fits within your budget, around your personal and work schedules!

Once you’re on holiday, the other advantages solo travellers enjoy quickly become clear! If you’ve travelled with a party of your own, you know that much time is spent debating what you should do and who should go where. When you travel solo, you’re in the proverbial driver’s seat. Tired after a long day of sightseeing? Take a quick nap before hitting a local lounge! Want to take a quick side trip to enjoy something that’s caught your interest? Feel free – with single travel, there’s nothing stopping you!

And, while single travel is great for any age, it’s especially popular travel for over 40’s! Single travel for over 40’s offers solo travellers a great chance to go on holiday when they want to, to have new experiences and meet like-minded new people while taking the trips that best meet their individual interests.

At Pure Travel 4 Singles, all of our fun-filled holiday packages are designed around having fun and making new friends, without the pressure to meet someone new. But if you’re looking to connect with someone special – well, who knows? The possibilities are endless.

Solo travellers have the opportunity to meet fun-loving, like-minded individuals who enjoy the same things in life that they do. And, at Pure Travel, our customized packages mean that your trip mates are often interested in many of the same things you are! Whether you’re looking to make new friends or a romantic connection, our single travel packages give you the freedom to do either!

And that, of course, is the greatest advantage single travel has to offer – freedom. The freedom to travel whenever you’d like, wherever you’d like, and enjoy the sights and experiences best suited to you. The freedom to meet like-minded new people, make friends and meet someone new – or not. This freedom is what draws so many solo travellers every year, and it’s what Pure Travel 4 Singles is all about.

We’ve just released our latest singles package, and it’s already proving to be popular and no wonder! It’s a trip to Las Vegas and the Mexican Rivieria. It’s not surprisingly very popular with the Australian solo traveller market.

Las Vegas is one of the ultimate destinations for solo travel tours, and is truly the city that never sleeps. On this combo holiday, the fun starts in Vegas – and here’s the obligatory cliche ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’. Well I like it!

The trip kicks off with a Welcome Dinner, where you will meet and greet all of your trip mates. During our four-night stay in Las Vegas, you’ll enjoy the best that travel for singles has to offer in a private room at a 4.5-star hotel on the world-famous Vegas Strip. And, while our solo travel tours offer a great place to unwind, there will be more than enough excitement to go around!

Partygoers will get to experience all the lights and flare that make Vegas so alluring during the Las Vegas by Night Tour. And, of course, no trip to Las Vegas would be complete without dinner and a show! We’ll attend a magical Le Rêve Show – arguably one of the best shows in Vegas. Le Rêve (which is French for “the dream”) is a visually-exciting mix of water, fire, acrobatics and stunning effects. This show is something everyone should see, and it’s even better when surrounded by new friends on holiday!

During our solo travel tours stay in Vegas, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with a local Las Vegas singles group! This priceless opportunity to make new friends and compare notes will be hosted by Valerie Davis, the owner of Pure Travel, with a light-hearted dinner and mixer.

When it comes to travel for singles, we know it’s important to offer something for everyone on each of our solo travel tours. That’s why the rest of our stay in Vegas will be filled with shopping tours, comedy night and trips to the top night clubs, lounges and bars in the city. You’ll even have the option for a breathtaking helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon!

When we bid farewell to the bright lights of Vegas, our singles cruises will continue with a seven-day trip on the Mexican Riviera. For an additional fee, you can even opt for a private cabin – something not even optional on many singles cruises! This Mexican Riviera cruise is all-inclusive, and includes two days in the fun and sun of Cabo San Lucas, followed by two days in famous Puerto Vallarta.

At Pure Travel, our solo travel tours are known for offering incredible travel experiences in a fun and light-hearted atmosphere that singles are sure to love. A tour guide will be available at all times to make sure your needs are met and everyone has plenty of fun. If you’re looking for solo travel tours that offer fun, adventure, great experiences and new friends, you won’t want to miss Pure Travel’s Las Vegas and Mexican Riviera Package!

>> Check out the package itinerary and costs in greater detail

Or Contact Valerie directly on 1800 747 848to book.

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Las Vegas embodies a non-stop entertainment and social scene, complete with a plethora of fun opportunities for single travellers on holiday.  Nightlife options for singles range from quiet classy clubs perfect for conversation, to trendy meeting spots with multiple dance floors, to clubs with balconies and views overlooking the city lights.

Enjoy the seemingly non-stop fun, glitz, and glamour of legendary Las Vegas on a 12-night holiday tour with Pure Travel specifically designed for young-at-heart single travelers, and spend 4 nights in Las Vegas soaking up the varied social scene, before continuing with a cruise of Mexico’s Baja Coast onboard the Carnival Inspiration.

Las Vegas is a city that doesn’t stop, so the party continues as long as you do! You’ll find no shortage of suggestions for top spots to meet and mingle, to relax and revel. Our favorite Las Vegas singles social hangouts include:

• Tryst at Wynn is high on every list and an ‘always hopping’ scene; a stunning venue featuring an indoor/outdoor dance floor, a 90-foot cascading waterfall and manmade lagoon, and numerous intimate booths surrounding the main section of the club.
• Mix Lounge at THEhotel is sleek and sophisticated with unparalleled views of the city strip below. The service is top-notch and Saturday nights have a lively atmosphere with a mixed crowd of singles.
• Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel is popular among the young and hip, with even an occasional celebrity appearance. Nobu features Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian influence.
• Ghostbar, located on the 55^th floor of the Palms Casino, has a panoramic city view and an outdoor patio with a transparent floor showing the casino below.
• Red Square at Mandalay Bay is Russian-themed and decorated in red. This is the place to go if you enjoy vodka and meeting others who enjoy the same.
• Rum Jungle at Mandalay Bay is well worth the wait in line and the cover charge, as this is a great spot for singles, as well as to try new mixed drinks.
• Flirt Lounge at the Rio is a great choice for affordable drinks while you chat and unwind, especially for a ‘Girl’s Night Out’.
• Margaritaville at the Flamingo Resort is both relaxed and vibrant, with great people-watching opportunities and all-around good fun.
• Fontana Bar at the Bellagio is a dark and cozy old-school Vegas lounge with great food and a patio overlooking the fountains at the Bellagio.
• Pure at Caesars Place is immensely trendy, featuring several rooms with a variety of music, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Vegas strip. People are friendly and singles abound.
• TAO at the The Venetian is not Italian-themed as one might expect, but decorated in the style of the Far East. This club is highly popular among singles for the fine dining, energetic nightlife, and stimulating ambiance.
• Monte Carlo Pub at Monte Carlo is a quieter venue without all the flash and glamour of the newer and trendier spots, but it’s still a great place for singles to meet and enjoy a few affordable priced drinks.

This is part of an international trend and globally there are around 183 million single households. The global singles boom is due to a range of factors including an ageing population, higher divorce rates and the decline of the traditional family. In Australia, this is further encouraged by our urbanisation, with city slickers wanting to experience the spontaneity of and transience of life, we’re becoming more footloose and less likely to settle down.

Being single doesn’t mean that you are lonely, or that you have to always be on your own. Solo travel for discerning singles is booming globally, and Australia is right there at the forefront of this trend. You no longer have to travel with a partner or friend that really doesn’t want to partake in your type of holiday and you don’t have to shy away from exotic locations because you are a single female and worried for your safety.

Five or ten years ago, it was odd to travel on your own and although it’s a lot more common these days, it’s far more social and a lot more fun to join a travelling group of singles and of course, Pure Travel are at the forefront of organising interesting tours and cruises for all singles and solo travellers aged from 35 and above. Bit like a Contiki Tour but for the over 35’s and definitely much more discerning itineraries.

Many of the singles advocates and die hards say that’ singledom is the way of the future and you don’t need to have a partner as you can do it all alone’. Well that’s debateable and certainly not what I’m advocating here, I’m just saying there are now options if you choose to travel alone or you just don’t have a travelling partner at the moment. Let’s face it, travelling alone can be a bummer because you can’t share memories and recount stories with anyone and travelling with other solo travellers can be a great solution especially as you can attach yourself to one or a group of others within the group, and share many experiences with many others.

Hey and there’s always the opportunity to make life-long friends along the way.

What do you think? Would you travel alone or would you travel with an organised travel group?

This November and every November, Pure Travel take away lots of singles aged over 35 on a sailing expedition to the Melbourne Cup.  Of course, the highlight of the whole 6 days is the excitement and thrill of actually being there at Flemington Racecourse to cheer your horse to victory – but that’s only one day of it.

From the moment you board the Pacific Jewel there’s a party atmosphere. There’s a bookie on board to take your bets, there’s activities, shows and dinners. You can work out at the gym or work out in front of the bar, getting ready for Melbourne Cup Day has never been so much fun. There’s plenty of swish bars and even a nightclub on-board and then there’s karaoke for the very brave. You are on shore in Melbourne for 3 days/2 nights, so plenty of shore activities are available or just lounge about by the pool. Pure Travel organise private dinners and activities during the trip so that you can mingle and get to know the other single travellers on board. It’s a great way to make friends with people from all over Sydney, with some keen people travelling down from Newcastle, the NSW North Coast and even Brisbane.

All meals are included as well as return coach transfers and general admission to the Melbourne Cup. Sorry but beroccas are not included, so be warned this is the party of all parties so good idea to pace yourself.

You can share a room with a friend or come completely solo, in which case you will be matched with a person from the same gender and similar age group. Just check out the Melbourne Cup cruise on their site.

Just one more thing, if you do want to travel with friends that are in a relationship or with a couple, they are also welcome to come but they just won’t be able to attend a couple of the private dinners set aside for just the solo travellers. That way they get to mingle without the safety net of their friends around.  Seriously, this is fun!