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  • Travel Type
    • Disney
    • Hot Air Balloons
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  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • Kenya
      • Tanzania
        • Zanzibar
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Maldives
      • Thailand
    • Caribbean
      • Anguilla
      • Antigua
      • Aruba
      • Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Bonaire
      • Cayman Islands
      • Cuba
      • Curacao
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Grenada
      • Guadeloupe
      • Jamaica
      • Montserrat
      • Puerto Rico
      • Saba
      • St Barts
      • St. Kitts and Nevis
        • Nevis
        • St. Kitts
      • St. Lucia
      • St. Martin
      • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Sint Maarten
      • Trinidad and Tobago
        • Tobago
        • Trinidad
      • Turks and Caicos
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
      • El Salvador
      • Guatemala
      • Nicaragua
      • Panama
      • Roatan
    • Europe
      • France
      • Germany
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Sweden
    • Middle East
      • Dubai
      • Qatar
      • Saudi Arabia
    • North America
      • Mexico
      • United States
        • Alabama
        • Arizona
          • Sedona
        • Arkansas
        • Florida
        • Hawaii
          • Big Island
          • Kauai
          • Lanai
          • Maui
          • Oahu
        • Idaho
        • Nevada
          • Las Vegas
        • New Mexico
          • Albuquerque
        • New York
        • Oregon
        • Tennessee
          • Memphis
        • Washington
        • Washington, DC
    • South Pacific
      • Fiji
      • French Polynesia
        • Austral Islands
        • Gambier Islands
        • Huahine
        • Islands of Tahiti
          • Bora Bora
          • Moorea
        • Marquesas Islands
        • New Caledonia
        • Tuamotu
  • Resources
    • Pre-trip to-do list
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  • About
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Travel, Travel Tips

The Travel Essentials I Can’t Live Without (After 20 Years of Solo Adventures)

After 20 years of solo travel, I’ve learned a few things: you don’t need nearly as much stuff as you think, safety and comfort are priceless, and the right gear…

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October 1, 2025
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    Central America,  Destinations,  Overwater Bungalows,  Roatan

    Are there overwater bungalows in Roatan?

    Just a two-and-a-half hour flight from Miami, Roatan is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Topped in size only by the Great Barrier Reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretches 625 miles along the coast of Honduras, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala, and is home to more than 500 species of fish and 60 species of coral. This makes…

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  • Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Tanzania

    Vaccines for Africa – What I Got Before My Trip

    Today we’re talking about vaccines for Africa, specifically what I got for my trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, this is simply what I did for my trip. Before we start, if you’re looking to get into a debate about the efficacy of vaccines, please take it elsewhere. This…

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  • Asia,  Destinations,  Disney,  Japan,  Tokyo Disneyland

    Tokyo Disney: What to Know Before You Go

    Before I visited Tokyo Disney I did a lot of research to make my trip as stress-free as possible and today I’m sharing some of those tips with you! Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are each a unique Disney park, offering distinct attractions, magic, and an overall immersive experience that sets them apart from other Disney parks around the world.…

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  • Caribbean,  Destinations,  Montserrat,  Overwater Bungalows

    Are there overwater bungalows in Montserrat?

    Are there overwater bungalows in Montserrat? No, there are no overwater bungalows in Montserrat. The island has an active volcano, with eruptions that have caused massive damage on the island since 1995. If you like it, put a pin on it!

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  • Caribbean,  Destinations,  Overwater Bungalows

    Overwater Bungalows in the British Virgin Islands

    After the resort’s destruction by Hurricane Irma in 2017, Bitter End Yacht Club reopened in 2021 bringing with it the first overwater bungalows in the British Virgin Islands. Bitter End Yacht Club Marina Lofts Highlights Located on 64 acres on a North Eastern point in Virgin Gorda, only accessible by boat, the family-friendly Bitter End Yacht Club has a storied…

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Hi, I’m Lori, the Chief Travel Officer for Mostly Solo Travel! I created this site for solo (and would-be solo) female travelers. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own.

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