Author: Sarah Schlichter, SmarterTravel.com

Solo travelers can and do go just about anywhere, but these places are particularly easy and even rewarding to visit by yourself.

Solo travelers can and do go just about anywhere, but these places are particularly easy and even rewarding to visit by yourself.

Avoiding some of these behaviors will keep you from getting on your fellow flyers’ nerves; avoiding others could even save your life.

If you limit your Hawaiian vacation to Honolulu, you’re missing out. There are plenty of other things to do in Oahu, from surfing to dining to golfing.

You’ve done hours of research, polished your itinerary and put together a packing list, but your trip could still go wrong – very wrong.

A week of sun and sand may be priceless for your mental health (and your tan), but you don’t need to pay a fortune to get it.

These cities have networks that cover all the neighborhoods you want to see, with reliable, frequent service at an affordable price.

Some of these trips are specifically designed for solo travelers; others offer discounted single supplements or roommate matching.

For the perfect Caribbean vacation, pack your flip-flops and hit the sand at one of these beaches.

From tracking polar bears across the Arctic tundra to swimming with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez, the world is full of wildlife adventures.