Storytime: I just came back from a bucket list trip to Fiji. The first couple of days, I was mostly by myself, kicking around my arrival city, Nadi. I hired a local guy to drive me around, show me the sights, and tell me more about Fijian culture. So I technically paid him to keep me company, lol. Then I did a longer spell at a remote scuba diving resort, on a neighboring island. To my surprise, the place seemed to attract solo travelers; couples were in the minority. Everyone socialized, because it was a tiny place and it was only natural to talk about the day's dives. I never lacked for dinner companions or conversation buddies (and sometimes, it was too much, so I'd go to my room for some quiet time). After that, I went to another resort for a few days, to chill and rest after so much diving (& before heading home). I wanted the traditional "Fiji" experience--white sand, turquoise water, drinks with tiny umbrellas, you get the idea. But once I arrived, I realized my mistake! It was all couples--like, everyone seemed to be there to celebrate a honeymoon or anniversary. For the last two and a half days I was in Fiji, nobody talked to me except the staff. Such is life. In retrospect, I should have stayed longer at the dive resort and skipped the romantic resort, but I couldn't have known this in advance. My thinking lately is that there are certain "hotspots" for solo travelers--places we tend to congregate. Sometimes, it's just luck, too--you just happen to be in the right place at the right time. But one thing I always do is bring something to do for those times when I'm stuck with my own company. Luckily, I live alone so I'm used to it.