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For The Love of Travel (FTLO)

For The Love of Travel (FTLO)

Travel Solo, Not Alone

Overview

Date Established 06/2023
Founder Tara Cappel
Headquarters United States
Industries
Hospitality
Health & Wellness
Travel & Tourism
Website https://www.ftlotravel.com/
Press Contact Rachel Mcallister
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About

From $1,000 to $10 Million -- a female-founded, bootstrapped success story. By encouraging young people to “travel solo, not alone,” FTLO Travel is changing the group travel industry. The brand’s curated group trips around the world cater specifically to solo travelers between 25 and 39 and intentionally include activities that cultivate community and a deeper cultural understanding, rather than just sightseeing. Each FTLO trip is an opportunity to meet new people and explore amazing places. Travelers can expect chill vibes, new friends, and unforgettable experiences. Founder Tara Cappel and her team of travel enthusiasts believe in the transformative power of travel and are making it easier for busy young people to do more of it. FTLO is a purpose-driven brand that believes in leaving a positive impact on local communities, protecting the environment, and engaging with locals respectfully.

Since launching in 2016, FTLO Travel has grown from three trips to more than 100 departures in 20+ countries, and millions in annual revenue. The brand’s ever-growing community of travelers ages 25-39, on average, rate their trip 9.1/10 and have left more than 1,000 5-star reviews. FTLO Travel is one of the fastest growing travel companies in the U.S.

Founding Story

Founder Tara Cappel is known for her innovative approach to group travel and her commitment to creating transformative experiences for young travelers. When launching FTLO Travel, she set out to create a way for young people to get out of their bubble and experience the world. Cappel’s education in business economics and international relations, along with her passion for travel and furthering diplomacy have propelled the company to become a multi-million dollar business. As the founder of FTLO Travel and sister brand Sojrn, two travel companies that specialize in immersive travel experiences for millennials, Tara has built a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry.

Products

Amalfi Coast & Puglia
Amalfi Coast & Puglia $3899.00
The BaliTrip
The BaliTrip $3099.00
The Barcelona & South of France Trip
The Barcelona & South of France Trip $3599.00
Basque Country Foodie Trip
Basque Country Foodie Trip $3799.00
The Belize Trip
The Belize Trip $1899.00
The Colombia Trip
The Colombia Trip $3299.00
The Costa Rica Trip
The Costa Rica Trip $1999.00
The Crete Trip
The Crete Trip $3699.00
The Croatia Trip
The Croatia Trip $3699.00
The Greek Islands Trip
The Greek Islands Trip $4399.00
The Havana Trip
The Havana Trip $2299.00
The Iceland Trip
The Iceland Trip $2899.00
The Ireland & Scotland Trip
The Ireland & Scotland Trip $4199.00
The Japan Trip
The Japan Trip $4699.00
The Jordan Trip
The Jordan Trip $3299.00
The Lapland Trip
The Lapland Trip $4999.00
The Mexico City Foodie Trip
The Mexico City Foodie Trip $1499.00
The Morocco Trip
The Morocco Trip $2899.00
The Oaxaca Trip
The Oaxaca Trip $1799.00
The Portugal Trip
The Portugal Trip $3699.00
The Sardinia Trip
The Sardinia Trip $3899.00
The Scandinavia Trip
The Scandinavia Trip $3899.00
The Slovenia Trip
The Slovenia Trip $3599.00
The South Africa Trip
The South Africa Trip $5599.00
The Turkey Trip
The Turkey Trip $3699.00
The Tuscany & Rome Trip
The Tuscany & Rome Trip $3599.00
The Vietnam Trip
The Vietnam Trip $3099.00
Gift Card
Gift Card $50.00

Features

Itineraries

FTLO curates unique activities and authentic cultural experiences in the best locations, while giving travelers plenty of time to explore on their own. No planning required! Trips are hassle-free, and have the adventure and cultural enrichment of solo travel.

Slow Travel

FTLO trips offer a slow travel experience, providing more time in fewer places for people to immerse into local culture and ensure tourism dollars benefit the local economy.

Cost

Trip costs vary depending on the destination and length of trip. Trips can range between $2,000 to $6,000.

Destinations

New destinations are added ongoing. Popular destinations include Amalfi Coast & Puglia, Barcelona & South of France, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Lapland, Mexico City, Morocco, Scandinavia, South Africa, Tuscany & Rome, and Vietnam

What's Included

In general, trip price includes accommodations, in-country transportation, curated activities and many meals. Trips do not include flights. Travelers book their own flights which allows the freedom to choose a flexible itinerary, use miles, sit in first class, or extend their trip.

About the FTLO Traveler

Average age: 30 (most travelers fall between 27 and 34) 80% go alone 70-80% women, 20-30% men 60% say they are single and looking to mingle 90% are college graduates 75% live in big cities 100% want to travel and meet new people

Group Size

Groups are between five and 15 people (average group size is 10). The number of people on each trip is capped in order to cultivate a sense of community without making people feel like they are part of a herd. Plus, smaller numbers allow the group to more easily assimilate into the local community.

Team Bios

Tara Cappel

Founder CEO

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Tara Cappel is an entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of successful travel brand FTLO Travel.

When Cappel launched FTLO Travel in 2016, it quickly became one of the fastest growing travel companies in the United States. The brand makes international travel more approachable for solo travelers in their 20s and 30s through connective and curated group trips. In just four years, it expanded to 100 departures, in 20+ countries and generated millions in annual revenue. FTLO Travel is rooted in slow, purposeful travel.

Cappel saw there was a gap in the group travel market for young people who want to see the world, but don't know where to start or don’t have friends to join them. Her goal of providing a fun, supportive, seamless way to travel abroad has positioned FTLO Travel as the go-to resource for those looking to connect with new people while exploring destinations around the world.

Cappel grew up in a small town in Idaho, but her parents brought her on many trips overseas, instilling a love for travel from a young age. She went on to study abroad for a year in high school, start Idaho’s first High School Model UN club, and even wrote her college admissions essay on why she loves airports.

After studying international relations at Tufts University and graduating with a degree in business economics from the University of Denver, Cappel moved to Texas to work for Neiman Marcus’ corporate offices. There she oversaw the shapewear category and credits famed Spanx Founder Sara Blakely for inspiring her to take risks.

After two years, Cappel was asked to join the founding team at textile brand Metawear Organic, and she jumped into the world of startups. Her time at Metawear gave her the tools and confidence to build her own company. She knew her true north was the transformative power of travel and furthering diplomacy, so after a year and a half, she set out on her own to create a way for young people to get out of their bubble and experience the world.

Cappel believes her calling in life is connecting people across cultures and continents, which has driven her to become a travel entrepreneur. She believes travel is the best education and we would have a happier, more harmonious country if people traveled more.

Some might say travel is in her DNA, as Cappel is related to the ultimate female travel trailblazer, Amelia Earhart.

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