Why Am I Paying More to Travel Alone?
Mark Hawley
Golf Journeys Tour Host
July 7, 2025

Imagine this.

You’ve just found your dream golf tour. Gorgeous courses, a great group, luxury hotels… and you’re in!

You’re picturing sunsets, swing tips, and maybe even a cheeky gin after the 18th.

But then you see it.

“Single Supplement: $XXX”

Wait. What?

Am I being charged extra just because I’m coming on my own?

We get this question a lot. And on the surface, it can feel a bit unfair. But let’s pull back the curtain and explain what’s actually going on.

It’s Not a Penalty — It’s Just the Way Rooms Work

Hotels price rooms per room, not per person.

Let’s say a hotel room costs $300 a night. If two people are sharing, they each effectively pay $150. But if you’re staying solo, that full $300 is still the room rate. You're not being overcharged — you're just not splitting it.

You wouldn’t walk into a hotel, book a double room for yourself, and expect to only pay half, right? That’s all the single supplement is doing — covering the real cost of your private room on the tour.

So Why Not Include It in the Tour Price?

Great question. If we bundled the single supplement into the base price, couples or friends sharing a room would end up subsidizing those who want their own space — which wouldn’t be fair either.

Instead, the supplement keeps pricing transparent and fair across the board. You’re only paying for what you use.

You’re Not Being Stung. You’re Being Supported.

We don’t mark up single supplements. In fact, we negotiate hard with our hotel partners to keep them as low as possible. Sometimes we even absorb a portion of it ourselves.

But at the end of the day, it’s about giving you your own space, while still making sure everything adds up.

And if you’re happy to share? Many of our tours offer roommate matching options — which means no supplement at all.

So Why Travel Solo?

Because it’s incredible.

You get to meet like-minded people, enjoy your independence, and still have the comfort of your own room to relax in at the end of the day.

You’re not paying more to be alone — you’re paying to have freedom, privacy, and peace of mind.

And when you’re standing on that tee box, surrounded by stunning views and new friends, that extra cost will feel like the best investment you ever made.

Or perhaps you want to share your room but just don’t have a buddy to do so with? That’s ok to, and you are not alone! Sign into the clubhouse so you can be added to our solo register, doing so allows you to connect with others who are looking for a share/room mate.

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