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New research from online travel service ebookers.com suggests holidaymakers are becoming more willing to travel alone if it means they can live out their dreams.
According to the report, the recession prompted 15 per cent to travel alone as their friends and family could no longer afford to join them.
A third travelling on their own told researchers they wanted something different from the usual beach holiday or city break.
Anthony Page, editor of information portal solotravel.org, predicts holidaying alone will become increasingly popular as operators offer niche trips allowing travellers to pursue their interests and hobbies.
He suggests wildlife spotting trips to Costa Rica, cultural trips to India and surf trips to France are all likely to be popular options over forthcoming months.
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