Most tour packages and accommodations are based on double occupancy ratings or group vacations. Traveling alone can be very expensive because you have to shoulder all the expenses. However, adventurous singles who love to travel on their own or with groups of other singles have become more common in recent years. If you want to join the singles group, take a look at the following solo tours and single cruise packages for fall 2011.

Munich

For a fall vacation, visit Munich in time for the worldwide famous beer festival Oktoberfest. Avail of this 5-day camping trip that begins and ends in London for $385, exclusive of air fare. The fee is inclusive of meals and day trips, but there are optional tours you can further avail of.

Turkey and Greece

For less than $1100 (including gratuities and port taxes; excluding air fare), you can witness the beauty of the Mediterranean in a 7-day vacation. The trip begins and ends in Athens and includes both land trips and sea cruises, passing through places like Crete, Rhodes and the Turkish Coast.

Albuquerque

Take a weekend off from September 30 to October 4 to witness a Balloon Festival that will surely set your heart flying. For less than $1200, you get a 4-night hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and admissions to the Balloon Festival and Night Glow. You also get to participate in the activities in the itinerary as well as a farewell dinner. The fee is for a double room, so expect to share the room with someone. Pay additional fees for a single room if you prefer not to share.

Fort Lauderdale Caribbean Cruise

Looking for a vacation this Halloween? You can sail the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for as low as around $1200 (for a shared cabin for 2). This fee is inclusive of singles activities, meals, room service, grand shows, live music, dancing, spa and fitness facilities, and port taxes and charges. Enjoy snorkeling, shore excursions and other activities as you get to know the people in your group, make friends and lasting connections.

Not all people who travel alone are single. Some are married and others are in committed relationships. As for singles, they were found to appreciate traveling in groups because they were able to make friends and connect with other people. If you are interested to join, check out the Best Single Travel website for more details on trips and cruises anywhere in the world.