Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


The Henry Howard Hotel - Southern, Chic, and Uniquely New Orleans

The Henry Howard Hotel - Southern, Chic, and Uniquely New Orleans

When traveling solo, it’s important to stay in a place that feels like your home away from home. The Henry Howard Hotel in New Orleans is a wonderful, charming boutique hotel that might even make you consider extending your trip to linger just a little longer!

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to stay in palace while on vacation? Consider the Taleon Imperial Hotel in St. Petersburg. This is affordable luxury accommodation at its best! I stayed here during my recent solo trip to Russia, and you can read my review of this one-of-a-kind hotel here!

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Planning a solo trip can be difficult. Consequently, you need to use helpful travel strategies and travel websites to create a memorable solo adventure. In this episode of Solo Travel Talk I continue my deep dive into the various travel sites I rely on and how to use them. You'll hear about the well-known websites and other lesser known but valuable travel research and planning platforms. 

New Orleans on an Affordable Luxury Budget

New Orleans on an Affordable Luxury Budget

New Orleans is a city with so much to do on any budget for the solo traveler. We recommend checking out these restaurants, bars, hotels and other stops to make along the way to get the most bang for your buck when traveling alone to the Big Easy. 

Escape to Where the Action Is: The Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel

Escape to Where the Action Is: The Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel

While there are many wonderful hotels around the world that are outstanding, there are few that are iconic. The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach falls is in this rare category. If you’re looking for a memorable and exciting place to stay in Miami Beach, this is it!

The Pontchartrain Hotel: A New Orleans Favorite

The Pontchartrain Hotel: A New Orleans Favorite

Originally built in 1927, this renovated local favorite hotel provides a sense of modern comfort with a nod to old New Orleans. It is a wonderful place to stay as a solo traveler who wants to really experience the culture and character of New Orleans.

Want to Stay in Luxury for Less in Lisbon? Here's Where to Book

Want to Stay in Luxury for Less in Lisbon? Here's Where to Book

Choosing that perfect hotel is one of the most important pre-trip decisions I make as a solo traveler. I am always on the hunt for the best affordable luxury hotels around the world. If you’re looking for the one in Lisbon, I’ve found it!

This Is the Best Affordable Luxury Riad in Marrakesh

This Is the Best Affordable Luxury Riad in Marrakesh

Bar none, the Dar Ayniwen Riad is the BEST affordable luxury place to stay in Marrakesh. This Moroccan oasis is ideal for a woman traveling alone in Morocco who wants accommodations that are safe and over-the-top special.

The Best Affordable Luxury Hotel in Bangkok

The Best Affordable Luxury Hotel in Bangkok

As a seasoned solo traveler, I’ve stayed in many unique hotels around the world, but this hotel in Bangkok was truly unforgettable. Looking for the best affordable luxury place to stay in Bangkok? Look no further!

The Best Affordable Luxury Hotel in Hanoi