Steals and deals for Independent Travelers

If warm weather wanderlust has you itching to get away, then don't let the current state of the euro or soon to come honeymoon season cause you to blow the bank or your brains out. In fact, we just won't let you! Below are some cost and solo friendly solutions for solos that our editors discovered with just a little sleuthing.

Try Alternate Airlines & Secret Destination Spots

If you are looking for a roundtrip ticket to Italy in the summer, chances are it will run you upwards of $1200 in economy class. So rather than go with a major carrier in the midst of July, consider the budget friendly Eurofly (euroflyusa.com) in May where you will find spring seats for as low as $419.. And once you are there, swap out pricier romantic spots like Tuscany for lesser known spots like Umbria, which we guarantee will be the rage five years from now. The home to lush river valleys, full-bodied wines, pristine medieval hill towns and flavorful black truffles, it is far less crowded so your chances of finding a hotel at half the rate of its Tuscan neighbor are high.. Don't want to do it alone? Pure Adventure offers a 6 day biking trip for approximately $2200, but you'll have to cough up cash for the single supplement (yes, we're working on that injustice!).

For a taste of Paris minus the attitude, then Montreal is a must. Montrealers' joie de vivre is infectious, especially once it is in full bloom in the summer. In addition to Grand Prix June, Montreal's Jazz Festival and Just for Laughs comedy festival are highlights of any Montreal visit in the summer. For more on Montreal, check A La Montreal, the official tourism website which offers deals and discounts at hotels, restaurants and more. Among our favorite spots? The luxury boutique St. Sulpice Hotel, situated right in the heart of the Montreal's old quarter and home to Le S Restaurant, where you can dine on gourmet French food and walk the cobblestone streets for hours.

Get It Off-Season: Sun, Golf, Hiking, Sailing, Spas and More

After March, many luxury resorts slash prices once their high season ends. The El Conquistador Hotel in Puerto Rico is offering a fourth night free and a one category upgrade upon check in to Amex Card Holders until the end of June. A separate offer, available for parents vacationing with kids, lets little ones under 12 stay for free while enjoying free passes to the resort's seaside Coqui Water Park.

If a golf getaway is what you are looking for, starting April 18th the Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic will be offering 4 and 8 day packages for $700 and $1250 respectively. Both packages include deluxe room, 2 a la carte dinners, free buffet breakfasts and 3 or more rounds of golf at their renowned La Cana Golf Course. For more luxurious accommodations, packages are available at Tortuga Bay, the resort's upscale sister property, each starting at $1100 for a two night stay. There you will also find The Solo Travelers Weekend Spa Break which gets you a two night stay, 2 free massages at the divine Six Senses Spa, and champagne upon arrival, for under $1500.

Now if you want to get those legs and abs back in shape before beach season, just check out the Red Mountain Resort in Utah. Men, take heed. This adult adventure, fitness and health destination offers intense rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, so it's hardly exclusive to the ladies. And with their new FIT FOR A KING package, you can enjoy three nights and four days of exploration and relaxation at an elevation of 3,000 feet, starting at $369.

Go For the Group Rate

If you think the Greek Islands are reserved for college backpackers and lost lovebirds, then you may want to check out Gap Adventure Travel. The affordable and reputable tour operator has several Sailing Excursions for under $1000, beginning May 1st, that will take you to places like Santorini and Mykonos. To calm your nerves you can always ask the breakdown of people who have signed up so you know how old and where your fellow travelers will be coming from.