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North America
Caribbean islands, Mexico and Central America, the bulk of the coverage here.
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Antigua and Barbuda 1
Caribbean 2
Ranked list
Best Caribbean Islands for Solo Travel
Ten Caribbean islands I've actually been to, ranked for solo travel, from Bonaire's quiet to Little Corn's car…
Ranked list
The 10 Safest Caribbean Islands for Solo Travelers, Ranked
Ten Caribbean islands I've visited, ranked on how safe they felt for a solo traveler, with the official US adv…
Dominican Republic 2
Punta Cana in January: A Solo Guide to Peak Season
January is Punta Cana's busiest, priciest month, and also its most reliably beautiful. Here's how to do peak s…
Punta Cana in April: Easter and the End of Dry Season
April is the tail of the dry season: still sunny, cheaper than winter, and busy with Dominican families over E…
Mexico 4
Isla Holbox Solo Travel: Is It Safe, and What to Expect
A tiny car-free island off the Yucatán coast: bioluminescent water, whale sharks in season, and sand streets i…
Solo Travel Guide to Mérida, Mexico
Mexico's most underrated city: colonial streets, serious food, cenotes and Mayan ruins within a day trip, and …
Punta Mita Travel Guide: Is It Safe, and What It Costs Alone
One of Mexico's most luxurious Pacific destinations, and surprisingly manageable solo if you know which parts …
Cancún Solo Travel: Is It Safe, and What to Do Alone
Cancún's reputation comes from spring break coverage. Step outside the Hotel Zone and it's a different, much b…
Puerto Rico 2
Rincón, Puerto Rico: Solo Travel and Surf Guide
Puerto Rico's surf capital: laid-back, walkable, no passport needed for Americans, and one of the friendliest …
Solo Travel Guide to Vieques, Puerto Rico
Wild horses, a bioluminescent bay, and beaches with nobody on them. Vieques rewards travelers who don't mind a…
United States 3
Solo Travel Guide to New York City
New York is built for people doing things alone: eating at the bar, going to a show solo, walking for hours. H…
Key West Solo Travel: Is It Safe, and What to Do Alone
The most eccentric small town in the US, and one of the easiest places in the country to travel alone without …
Solo Travel Guide to Maui, Hawaii
One of the most beautiful places in the US and one of the most expensive. Here's how to make a solo Maui trip …