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It's time to take control of your vacation: to tackle the world at your own pace, without arguments over where to go or how much to spend, with no one to object if you decide to stay out until 3 am (or turn in at 8 pm). By going it alone, you can choose your own adventure and see where the day takes you. We've scoured the globe for amazing escapes—such as scuba diving in Belize, tracking snow leopards in central Asia, and motorcycling through the Dolomites—that are perfect for the solo traveler and for impressing your friends with your adventurousness. Of course, you could bring someone along on any of these vacations, but they'd just cramp your style.
Published October 2010; Pictured tracking wildlife with Biosphere Expeditions









