On package vacations, single travelers are often hit with a "single supplement" cost added to the base price. To avoid it, you can agree to room with other single travelers or find a compatible roommate before you go from one of the many roommate-locator agencies.
Uniworld, 16000 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436 (tel. 800/733-7820 or 818/382-7820), specializes in single tours for the mature person. It arranges for you to share an accommodation with another single person or gets you a low-priced single supplement. Uniworld specializes in travel to certain districts of England, France, Spain, Italy, and Scandinavia.
For more general information, check out Eleanor Berman's latest edition of Traveling Solo: Advice and Ideas for More Than 250 Great Vacations (Globe Pequot), a guide with advice on traveling alone, either solo or as part of a group tour.
Madrid Travel Experiences
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A Very "Spanish" Time in Madrid
It was off to Madrid on the night train. Not a bad ride except for being scared of falling off the top bunks on a very rocky train with v... Continue reading »
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From Paris to Madrid
Firstly can I please tell anyone remotely thinking of taking the train from Paris to Madrid. DONT DO IT.The four of us (aka the fabulous... Continue reading »
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Madrid
The architecture in Madrid is my favourite so far. I had limited time, and was on my own, so just strolled around to check it out and tak... Continue reading »
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Ole Madrid!
Osa - Madrid left us pretty breathless. It is a bustling and exciting city which never seems to sleep even when it is pouring rain.....an... Continue reading »
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Discovering Spain, from Madrid to the South of Spain
Madrid is the city that never sleeps and even if you want to, it can be difficult, when the partying does not stop until 6-7 in the morni... Continue reading »
Popular Madrid Hotels
- Room Mate Alicia
- Hotel Moderno
- Hotel de Las Letras H&R
- Tryp Reina Victoria Hotel
- Room Mate Mario
- Westin Palace Hotel
- Room Mate Laura
- Husa Mercátor
- Husa Paseo del Arte
- Villa Real
Popular Madrid Things to Do
- Monasterio de El Escorial
- Calle Princesa
- Calle José Ortega y Gasset
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza Mayor
- Palacio Real
- Gran VÃa
- Tempranillo (El)
- Dolores (La)
- Summer City Festival
Popular Madrid Restaurants
- Cuarto y Mitad
- Cabo Mayor
- Terraza del Casino (La)
- Broche (La)
- Sacha
- Viridiana
- Suntory
- Amparo (El)
- Gran Café de Gijón
- ZalacaÃn
