By Salma El-Sakka
Solo travel can be liberating and rewarding, especially on guided itineraries designed for independent adventurers. Travel company Just You, with over 25 years of experience, curates trips that combine freedom with the company of like-minded people, often turning strangers into lifelong friends.
Sheona Leonard's Croatian adventure
Sheona Leonard, who discovered solo travel on a Just You trip to Tuscany, booked the eight-day Deluxe Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast tour. The itinerary covered Croatia and neighbouring Montenegro, with Cavtat as the base. Sheona praised the five-star Hotel Croatia Cavtat for its sea-view balcony and attentive staff.
Expert guidance and hidden gems
A Just You Holiday Director, Sandra, hosted the group, arranging immersive tours of iconic sites like Dubrovnik's walled town and lesser-known spots such as Ston's fortress walls. A highlight was a family-run winery lunch, while Sheona described the Montenegro segment as her absolute highlight.
Designed for solo travellers
Just You tours include a private twin or double room with no single supplement, daily breakfast, many meals, and a welcome get-together. Trips are financially protected via ABTA and ATOL, and the company partners with the Planeterra Foundation to support local projects. Sheona's group of 25 travellers from diverse backgrounds shared stories over dinners, creating a strong social dynamic.
Island hopping and free exploration
The itinerary featured a cruise around the Elafiti Islands, including pine-clad Koločep and Šipan with its stone villas, olive groves, and vineyards. A visit to a small wine-and-olive-oil producer on Šipan stood out. Sheona also enjoyed independent time strolling Cavtat's promenade and visiting art galleries, and she is already planning a return trip.
More Croatian itineraries and global reach
Just You offers additional Croatian tours focusing on island-hopping, the Makarska Riviera, and national parks. The company operates more than 100 itineraries across six continents, from hiking the Camino de Santiago to tracing the Silk Road. Details are available at justyou.co.uk.
