5 Reasons Social Travel Is The Future

Travelling solo is equally terrifying and exciting.

If, like us, you love the idea - but you're scared of the reality of travelling solo - we don’t blame you. It can be intimidating going it alone. Luckily for adventurers like you, social travel is fast becoming the best way to adventure.

But what does social travel even mean?

Social travel means being able to find yourself while finding like-minded people to share experiences with. It means building a strong community around the world and making memories to last a lifetime. It means space to grow - yet the closeness of people who are hungry for new experiences - just like you.

Contiki has social travel 100% sussed out right down to the smallest detail, so let us fill you in on why you should consider booking a social travel trip. Lessgo!

1. Meet heaps of like-minded people

Chances are, if you love travelling, consider yourself open-minded and keen for new experiences, you'll likely meet a bunch of awesome people with the same outlook on life while partaking in social travel.

2. It takes the hassle out of planning

All you have to do is choose where you want to go and when - and the rest is sorted. From accommodation to dinner resos with the group, Contiki’s got your back all the way.

3. Travel solo, never alone

With Contiki’s social travel groups, almost 60% of the travellers join solo. Meaning you get to be around solo travellers like you while getting alone time when you need it. So you’ll feel completely safe, travelling solo in the best way possible!

4. Smooth sailing

When you go travelling, it’s a given that things don’t always go to plan - but Contiki’s social travel trips are designed to run oh-so-smoothly. The odd mishap might make an appearance - but that’s what new experiences are all about - fun and the unexpected!

5. Choose your tribe

One of the best things about social travelling is you get to choose if you want to be part of a bigger group or a more compact, cosy group. The likes of trips to Asia or Africa tend to have smaller groups, whereas in the height of summer Europe and the US could have up to 52 legends to befriend - so you decide which kind of trip is for you.

If you’re nodding your head in excitement to any of the above, check out all of Contiki’s social travel trips and get started - it could be the most important decision you’ll ever make.