1. Skiing for singles - Stefan Szecsei and Tom Silber are two readers who are going skiing alone - they want accommodation without paying single supplements. Our expert has the answers

2. Holidays for a single Mum and baby - Laura Dougall wants to make the most of going away outside the school holidays with her 20 month old son

3. Can I make some American friends? - Davina Napier from Northumberland wants to tackle the US alone but would like to hook up with some locals to show her around

4. Portugal for one - Paul Whitwell wants a studio flat for one person in a Portuguese resort that isn't full of teenagers or larger louts, but does have some life, and doesn't have busy roads - a tall order?

5. A coach trip around Europe, minus the group tours - Gill Clark from Bristol hates travelling by planes and trains, but is happy to travel by coach - but can she avoid the dreaded coach party tours?

6. Is Latin America safe for a lone woman? - Jean Yarrow is travelling alone in South America, including five nights in Caracas. Our expert offers some tips on how to stay out of trouble

7. How to find a friendly, free tour guide in Japan - Stefan Boden doesn't know a word of Japanese but wants to get under the skin of Tokyo on his solo tour. He needs a buddy to show him around

8. Find me a tour operator that caters to singles - Forget single supplements and coach parties - here's a host of travel companies that offer inspiring breaks for all kinds of solo traveller

9. Single and happy about it - Anna Ross from East Yorkshire would rather travel alone - here's her tips for travellers who just want to please themselves

10. How can women travel alone safely? - Sam Howells talk to solo women travellers who offer tips on staying safe and having fun with lots of helpful websites, plus Hannah Betts knows the best destinations for lone women

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