From river cruises in northern Australia to camel treks in the Sahara desert: The ultimate SOLO travel destinations to treat yourself to this Valentine's Day
- Luxury Escapes recommended five places for singles to visit this Valentine's Day
- Each location offers exciting activities, group tours and nightly entertainment
- A new party resort in the Maldives means its no longer exclusively for couples
- Trekking across the Sahara desert in Morocco is a great way to meet new people
- Take in the unique landscape of northern Australia for a Valentine's to remember
Singletons keen to celebrate Valentine's Day in their own way can swim with crocodiles, zipline between trees and trek across deserts thanks to five unique holidays being offered by the world's leading luxury travel company.
Tourism giant Luxury Escapes has recommended the perfect getaways for solo travellers ahead of February 14th, giving singles the chance to 'live their best lives' without a significant other in tow.
Culture buffs can immerse themselves in the rich history of Morocco, on a 10-day trek across the Sahara Desert which takes in extravagant Islamic palaces, ancient markets and the unique home of late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.
Thrill-seekers can get up close and personal with crocodiles in Australia's Northern Territory, while those looking for all-out luxury can lounge by infinity pools and enjoy mesmerising sunsets at a private villa on the Thai island of Koh Samui.
A newly opened 'Hard Rock' resort in the Maldives is the perfect pick for party animals, putting an end to lovers' monopoly on Maldivian paradise.
Tourism giant Luxury Escapes has recommended the perfect getaways for solo travellers ahead of February 14th, giving singles the chance to 'live their best lives' without a significant other in tow (pictured: the upscale Conrad Koh Samui, one of the recommended destinations)
DARWIN AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA
Brimming with ancient Aboriginal history, vibrant Indigenous culture and unique, majestic landscapes, Australia's Top End is the perfect place for singletons to go 'off grid' and get back to nature this Valentine's Day.
A six-day tour with Luxury Escapes takes in world renowned sites, including the crystal clear swimming holes at Litchfield National Park and 20,000-year-old rock art in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
Cruise past tumbling waterfalls and rugged bushland on a river boat cruise, from which you are likely to spot saltwater crocodiles winding through the water and buffaloes grazing on floodplains.
Round out the holiday with a visit to Darwin, Australia's only tropical city, where you can feast on seafood at waterfront restaurants and get up close and personal with a crocodile - from the safety of a cage - at Crocosaurus Cove.
Five nights and six days with daily breakfast, selected meals, boat tours and a local guide start from $1,799 AUD per person.
Brimming with ancient Aboriginal history and majestic landscapes, Australia's Top End is the perfect place for singletons to go 'off grid' and get back to nature this Valentine's Day
Cruise past rugged bushland on a river boat cruise, from which you are likely to spot saltwater crocodiles winding through the water
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SAHARA DESERT, MOROCCO
Leave organisation and planning to the experts by signing up for a small-group camel trek across the Sahara Desert.
A 10-day tour across the sands of Morocco brings you around 1,000-year-old Islamic palaces, ancient Berber villages and markets dating back to the 11th century in some of the country's biggest cities, including Fes, Casablanca and Marrakech.
Get a taste of Moroccan alcohol with a tasting session at Morocco's leading winery, before learning to rustle up traditional North African dishes at a cooking class overlooking the Desert.
A horse-drawn carriage will take you to the iconic Jardin Majorelle, the Marrakech home of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, where he lived out his retirement until his death from cancer in June 2008.
Sleep under the stars in luxury tents before spending nights at the opulent Four Seasons Resort in Casablanca and the lavish Sofitel in Marrakech.
Nine nights and 10 days with daily breakfast, select meals and a variety of daily tours and classes starts from $4,999 AUD per person.
A 10-day tour across the sands of Morocco brings you around 1,000-year-old Islamic palaces and markets dating back to the 11th century in some of the country's biggest cities, including Fes, Casablanca and Marrakech (pictured: Djemaa El Fna market square in Marrakech)
Sleep under the stars in luxury tents before spending nights at the opulent Four Seasons Resort in Casablanca and the lavish Sofitel in Marrakech
MALE, THE MALDIVES
A newly opened party resort in the Maldives means the paradise-like islands are no longer reserved for couples only.
Fifteen minutes speedboat ride from Malé, the country's capital, the new Hard Rock Hotel Maldives serves unlimited cocktails and buffet dining, making it the ideal destination for solo travellers or groups of friends looking to live it up, single style.
Group water sports, Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes, live music, entertainment shows and a swimming pool complete with hair-raising water slides and underwater speakers means the party never stops.
The surrounding Indian ocean also offers some of the best snorkelling on earth, while wooden decks and cushioned cabanas provide the perfect space to drink in truly breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Five nights with daily buffet breakfast, nightly three-course dinners at one of eight on-site restaurants and return speedboat transfers from Malé starts from $2,999 AUD per double room.
The newly opened Hard Rock Hotel Maldives (pictured) means the paradise-like islands are no longer reserved for couples only
The surrounding Indian ocean also offers some of the best snorkelling on earth, while wooden decks and cushioned cabanas provide the perfect space to drink in truly breathtaking Maldivian sunsets
Five nights with daily buffet breakfast and nightly three-course dinners starts from $2,999 AUD per double room
HUE, VIETNAM
Switch off from the rat race by plunging into natural hot springs, practicing daily yoga and jumping on towering ziplines hung from the trees at the Alba Wellness Valley resort, 50 minutes drive from the ancient city of Hue in central Vietnam.
Try your hand at Vietnamese cuisine in a traditional cooking class and take in the peaceful wilderness of the surrounding Truong Son mountains on a hike around the neighbouring area.
Complimentary group yoga, Tai Chi and meditation sessions are also held daily at the resort.
Fixed with enormous bath tubs and stacks of carved bamboo, the hotel rooms are so beautiful it would be tempting to spend much of your stay unwinding within the confines of your villa.
Three nights with daily breakfast, select meals, a cooking class for two people, daily spa treatments and daily activities including ziplining start from $799 AUD per double room.
Switch off from the rat race at the Alba Wellness Valley resort (pictured), 50 minutes drive from the ancient city of Hue in central Vietnam
Fixed with enormous bath tubs and stacks of carved bamboo, the hotel rooms are so beautiful it would be tempting to spend much of your stay unwinding within the confines of your villa
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Make the ultimate expression of self-love by treating yourself to a stay at a luxurious private villa on the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.
Sitting on the southernmost tip of the isle, the Conrad Koh Samui is littered with infinity pools and wooden sun terraces overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea.
Group stargazing and movie nights provide ample opportunity to mingle as a solo-traveller, along with daily sessions of Tai Chi, yoga and meditation.
Five nights in a poolside villa with daily breakfast, select daily meals, massages and an 11-course tasting menu at the award-winning on-site Jahn restaurant starts from $2,999 AUD per room.
WHAT A WOMAN LEARNED BY TAKING A THREE-MONTH HONEYMOON ON HER OWN
Stephanie Allison, 31, from Sydney, married her partner of 13 years, Doug, on September 27th, 2016 in Croatia - and just two weeks later she set off on a solo honeymoon.
MS Allison told Daily Mail Australia at the time that it was the best decision she had ever made, and one which made her relationship stronger than ever.
Here's what she learned from her three-month adventure.
1. Planning can actually be enjoyable and I'm actually good at it - this will come in handy with my business and will hopefully relieve Doug of some of his planning duties.
2. Listen to your intuition - I'm learning to strengthen my intuition and follow my feelings when it comes to making choices for my life. I now have a new direction that I'm very excited about pursuing and exploring further but coming to this point was not easy, I had to go through a huge, hard transition in order to get to where I am now. It's worth it though, the hard times make you stronger and then you end up following a path you can get really excited about.
3. Don't sweat the small things - as someone who used to burn myself out with stress at work I'm now learning to let things go and calmly work things out. There is so much more to life then the small things that sit on our minds and bother us from day to day, plus, life is too short to focus on the small stuff. I still have my 'stressy' moments but I'm getting better.
4. I need to 'up-level' myself - I've been very wishy washy with my decisions and goals in the past few years. I also weakened my willpower by making promises to myself and then breaking them. Now, it's time for me to raise my standards for myself and do what I say I'm going to do so that I can reach the life I dream of and be fulfilled. It's not going to be easy, but it's better than always living in regret and thinking 'What if?' and beating myself down about it.
5. I need to do a solo travel every year for the rest of my life - I want to have more goals and trips with Doug moving forward, however as an independent person on my own journey in life I also feel the need to continue to pursue my individual dreams too. I don't want to lose myself again. Growing and nurturing myself will also benefit our relationship. I would also encourage Doug to go on solo trips if he wants to as well. You just learn so much about yourself!
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