Editorial note: “5 Hotel Packages for Solo Female Travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America” was originally published on March 22, 2022.

Over the past decades, the number of solo female travelers has significantly increased as women have come into their own and used travel as a way to express their sense of identity and individuality. In addition to exploring new places and taking a vacation, women are using solo travel as a way to feel empowered and independent.

Recently, research carried out by  Solo Female Travelers revealed that  76% of travelers had gone on a solo trip or were considering going. “Among women, the interest is growing exponentially. Searches for the term “solo female travel” increased 6 fold during the 4 years preceding the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic and we expect it to recover to 2019 levels by the end of 2022,” the site said.

In short, traveling solo can not only be fun, but cost-effective. And with that in mind, there’s some special packages available, as well!

In order to encourage female travelers, Marriott International has created packages for women who want to experience visiting the places of their dreams without feeling unsafe at its properties in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino offers female travelers is the “One Happy Traveler” package, which is designed specifically for solo travelers, allowing them to explore Aruba and experience pure relaxation and wellness. The One Happy Traveler package includes deluxe ocean view rooms on a non-ground floor, a standup paddle yoga class at Vela Aruba, a rejuvenating 50-minute massage, and private roundtrip airport transportation.

St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino

The “Girlfriends Getaway” package at St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino is considered by