Vacationing solo.Traveling alone doesn't have to be expensive Solo vacations are on the rise, especially among African Americans African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. . Over 59% of African Americans travel alone, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Travel Industry Association of America. A significant expense for most solo vacationers is the single supplement rate. A single supplement rate (which can be as much as 200% above the cost of the trip) is charged by hotels, tours, and cruises and is used as a means to recoup recoup To sell an asset at a price sufficient to recover the original outlay or to offset a previous loss. losses associated with single bookings. Travel companies will often advertise specials to the solo traveler in the hope of making them believe they are getting a deal when they're not. So how can a solo traveler save on their next trip? William E. Harvey, president of Chicago-based Black Tie Travel, a travel management firm, recommends asking your travel agent to identify tour companies that do not charge supplement rates. Adds Harvey, "Always ask if there is a single supplement rate, plan ahead, and book early to take advantage of savings." For more bargains, read travel publications such as Pathfinders 1. Experienced aircraft crews who lead a formation to the drop zone, release point, or target. 2. Teams dropped or air landed at an objective to establish and operate navigational aids for the purpose of guiding aircraft to drop and landing zones. 3. (www.path finderstravel.com), a travel magazine for people of color Noun 1. people of color - a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) people of colour, colour, color race - people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important , which features articles and savings tips for solo travelers, couples, and families. One of their popular vacations for women traveling alone is Dining With the Divas, a spa and restaurant excursion. In addition, network with other travelers through sites such as Black-Singles (www .blacksingles.com) or Black Travel Online (www.black travel online.com) to exchange savings tips. For African American solo-friendly tours, try KatTrax Tours' (www.kattrax.com) African American-themed packages, Blue World Travel's (www.festivalatsea.com) black cruises, and Haggin International Tours' (212-319-2894) exotic destinations. Also check out sites such as Travel Coupons Online (www.travelcoupons online) for printable print·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being printed or of producing a print: printable negatives. 2. Fit for publication: printable language. air and hotel coupons. |
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