This Is the No. 1 Secret to Cheap Travel That Your Travel Agent Won’t Tell You

13. You don’t necessarily have to pay a solo supplement

A solo traveler doesn’t have to pay more. | anyaberkut/iStock/Getty Images

If you’re traveling alone — and in particular, choosing an organized tour — you could pay more than a couple would. Nowadays, however, tour operators are offering solo travelers set dates on which they can travel without paying a solo supplement, according to loveEXPLORING.

These trips, however, are often not advertised, because tourist agents won’t make as much money off them. Make sure you ask your agent if he or she has dates for solo travel that are exempt from a supplement; you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised.

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