Why More Men Than Everare Joining Solo GroupTrips

For many years, solo travel has often been associated with independence, adventure and the freedom to do things entirely on your own terms. But increasingly, more men are discovering another side to solo travel: connection. At Solos, we’re seeing more men choosing to join group holidays on their own — and it’s not necessarily because they want to be alone. In fact, quite the opposite.

Tackling the "Friendship Recession"

There’s growing conversation around what’s been called the “friendship recession” — a decline in the number of close friendships people maintain as busy lives, work, family commitments and major life changes make it harder to meet new people. For men in particular, building new friendships later in life can sometimes feel difficult. Friends may move away, retire, have different priorities or simply become less available. Finding opportunities to meet people naturally becomes harder. That’s where travel can make a real difference. Joining a Solos trip means stepping into a ready-made social environment where everyone has something important in common: they’ve chosen to travel solo.

You arrive alone, but you don't have to stay that way

One of the things we hear time and time again from our guests is how quickly strangers become holiday companions — and sometimes lifelong friends. A shared meal, an excursion, a walk through a new destination or simply a drink at the end of the day can be enough to spark a conversation. And because everyone is there for the same reason, there’s none of the awkwardness that can come with trying to meet new people in everyday life. You don't have to arrive with a friendship group. The holiday can be the place where you create one.

Independence with connection

For many men, solo group travel offers the best of both worlds. You have the freedom that comes with travelling independently, including your own room and time to explore at your own pace. But you also have a group of like-minded travellers, a dedicated Tour Leader and plenty of opportunities to socialise.You can join in as much or as little as you like. There’s no pressure to be sociable every minute of the day — but there’s always someone there when you fancy a chat, a meal or an adventure.

Sometimes, the best reason to travel is the people you meet

Travel has always been about discovering new places. But it can also be about discovering new people — and perhaps even a new social life. For men who may have found their friendship circles becoming smaller over the years, a solo group holiday can provide something increasingly valuable: a reason to get out, meet people and make new memories together. Because solo travel doesn't have to mean travelling alone.

Sometimes, you just need to take the first step. Discover your ideal Solos trip with likeminded solo travellers today by visiting our first timer's page.