‘Rip off’: Solo travellers fume over the cost of the ‘singles tax’

Solo travel is often more costly than holidaying as a pair (Picture: Getty Images)Independence, self-discovery and the freedom to do whatever you want are just some of the benefits of solo travel. But it comes at a price.Earlier this month, Siculiana, a small seaside town in Italy, was offering €1 holidays to boost tourism. The offer sounded enticing, but, unfortunately, solo travellers were not eligible for the trip.That’s because, to be in with a chance of winning the budget getawa