Quick Summary: More and more tourists are choosing to travel solo today, eschewing schedule coordination and group consensus in favor of much-needed "me time." Solo travelers cite increased opportunities for relaxation and freedom to explore cities and destinations at their own pace as top reasons to travel alone.


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