Magical Machu Picchu
One option for singles is to spend Christmas on a guided tour of breathtaking Machu Picchu and visit famous Lake Titicaca. Amazing Peru offers luxury Christmas vacations in Machu Piccu along the Inca Trail. Solo travelers fly to Lima and spend a day touring the historic city center. The next day, they fly to Cuzco and stay at the five-star Monasterio Hotel. Excursions to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the colonial village Pisac are part of the experience.
Amazing Peru
(800) 704 2949
Lapa Rios Ecolodge
For a truly unique Christmas vacation, Lapa Rios Ecolodge, located in a pristine nature reserve on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, is a possibility. Lapa Rios was praised by "Travel + Leisure" magazine as "one of the world's most earth-friendly addresses." Minnesota couple John and Karen Lewis put their heart and soul into Lapa Rios. The eco-friendly lodge is built of local materials and features private bungalows. Enjoy nature hikes, bird-watching cruises and outdoor expeditions, all led by expert guides and naturalists. Surfing, kayaking, relaxing and enjoying yoga classes can be easily added to an itinerary.
Lapa Rios Ecolodge
Corcovado National Park
Costa Rica
011 (+506) 735 5130
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
The luxurious Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort provides a retreat for a five-star winter vacation. Solo travelers can splash into the pristine waters of Fiji, guided by a full-time marine biologist. The spectacular Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is a scuba diver's paradise. The property ranked number one on Conde Nast Traveler's "Top Green Resorts." Finally, the resort is all-inclusive and offers a variety of "Stay and Dive" packages.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
Savusavu, Fiji
(800) 246-3454
Surf and Turf in Bali
Outdoor lovers can surf and horseback ride in exotic Bali for Christmas. The experience entails staying at a surf camp near one of Bali's best surf spots, with surfing for all levels, from novice to pro. Alternatively, travelers can stay at the lovely Umalas Equestrian Resort and horseback ride on the beach, along lush terraced rice paddies and by Balinese villages.
Surf in Bali
G-Land Surf Camp HQ
Poppies Lane II
Second Floor Kuta
Bali, Indonesia
Horseback Ride in Bali
The Umalas Equestrian Resort Bali
Jalan Lestari 9x
Banjar Umalas Kauh
Kerobokan, Kuta, Bali 80228
Indonesia
011 (+62) 361 731 402
Snorkeling Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago
Exotic Thailand is an exciting place to spend Christmas. Asia Transpacific is one of the top tour operators in Southeast Asia, according to "Conde Nast Traveler," and offers extraordinary small group trips for the independent traveler. Solo travelers join Asia Transpacific and the World Wildlife Fund and explore the exotic waters of the Mergui Archipelago off the coast of Thailand. An intimate group limited to 13 travelers will be guided by an experienced marine biologist on this fascinating trip. Groups snorkel at top sites in the Andaman Sea, birdwatch on Lampi Island and visit remote islands via Zodiac craft. "National Geographic" ranked this trip among the "Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime."
Snorkeling Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago
Asia Transpacific Journeys
(800) 642 2742
