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We're back and ready to give you the best inside information here at Travel Source! That's right, after a brief hiatus, Travel Source is back by popular demand to cater to all your traveling needs.

So what does that mean, exactly? Well, a conversation with a friend has led me to think of a new traveling topic: solo travel. Has anyone out there ever taken a solo vacation? We're talking about solo travel as opposed to singles travel, which is a holiday undertaken with the specific purpose of finding a companion. Solo travelers travel alone because they like to, want the break, or enjoy the freedom. Sometimes they hook up with other people, sometimes they don't.

Solo traveling can be lonely, but it can also be very rewarding. Some of the benefits include:

• the ability to change your plans at a moment's notice
• not having to consider someone else in your plans
• peace, quiet, and tranquility
• greater freedom to meet new people
• the ability to enjoy different sights and experiences at your own pace and in your own way

In the end, it depends on what kind of person you are. Social butterflies might actually be more likely to take on solo traveling because they know they can always meet up with someone if they get lonely. Shy people might prefer a companion because they know it will be difficult for them to meet new people.

You can't really say "this type of person is a solo traveler and this one isn't." It's largely a matter of personal taste. If you've never tried a solo holiday before, why not take a short weekend trip and see how you like it?