There has never been a better time for solo travel. In fact, a lot of hotels and tour companies actually want you to travel on your own. In 2021, St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort launched a “Singlemoon” deal, which gifts you a half-bottle of Champagne upon arrival and lets you unabashedly experience the luxurious property and all of its self-care perks on your own. Think you’ll get that kind of five-star treatment rolling in with your crew of six friends? Most definitely not.⁠ ⁠ Instead of spending your precious PTO arranging group excursions and making sure the restaurant knows everyone’s individual dietary restrictions, spend your days with a personal scuba instructor, getting a one-on-one chocolate-making lesson, or basking in various spa treatments with zero concept of the time.⁠ ⁠ The benefits of solo travel have long been known, and touted. Going forth into the world alone builds confidence, fuels a sense of adventure, and goes far in bridging cultures. Out there alone, there’s c...