More and more luxury travellers are leaving friends and family behind according to Abercrombie & Kent. In 2011, solo travellers made up 15% of all A&K’s bookings (up from 10% in 2010). With strong presence on all seven continents, Abercrombie & Kent offers solo travellers significant savings – by waiving the single supplement or reducing it by as much as 75% – on guided journeys to the most requested destinations, from African safaris to Indian odysseys to boutique river cruising on China’s Yangzi River.

“Small group escorted travel is a natural fit for solo travellers,” explains Scott Wiseman, President of Abercrombie & Kent USA. “Not only does it allow you to share the experience of exploring a destination with other like-minded travellers, but at the end of each day you enjoy the privacy of your own accommodations.”

A recent survey showed nearly 40% of A&K solo travellers chose a trip because their partner doesn’t share their interest in the destination, or scheduling conflicts prevented family or friends from joining them. 25% travel alone to pursue a personal passion such as wildlife photography, history or archaeology.

To satisfy the needs of solo travellers, Abercrombie & Kent features Solo Savings on more than 25 small group escorted journeys in popular destinations, including Bhutan, Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Jordan, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, South Africa and Tanzania. New destinations and dates are continually being added, to reflect last-minute savings and opportunities from our travel partners.

An example of their solo savings is on their Nile cruises. Explore Egypt’s historic wonders in all their splendor on this discovery journey, featuring visits to pyramids and temples; a scenic, luxury Nile cruise aboard Sun Boat IV stopping at Luxor and off-the-beaten-track Denderah, Edfu and Kom Ombo; and sail around Elephantine Island in a felucca. Eleven days from $2,700 + $740 single supplement (was $1,480).

Abercrombie & Kent, 800-554-7094, www.abercrombiekent.com/solotravel