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FTLO Travel, the leading group travel company for solo travelers in their mid 20s and 30s, is launching a first-of-its-kind series of “phone-free” international trips in 2024.
As society becomes increasingly glued to smartphones, FTLO Travel is challenging young people to break free from digital chains and embark on a more immersive travel experience. Trip participants are not allowed to use a smartphone for the entire length of the trip, instead relying on old school tools: maps for directions, pocket dictionaries to translate, wake up calls for alarm clocks, and good old fashion conversation for entertainment -- just like travelers used to.
Founder and CEO Tara Cappel explains the motivation behind FTLO Travel’s phone-free departures: “In today's digital age, we have become increasingly dependent on our smartphones, and it is negatively impacting our mental well-being and our ability to be present. By removing this distraction, travelers can fully engage with the destination they’re visiting and build new relationships with like-minded trip mates.”
The concept of unplugging from technology is striking a chord with many people. A recent Harris Poll revealed that 77% of Americans aged 35-54 have expressed a desire to return to a time before technology took over their lives.
Phone-free trips won’t be for everyone, but FTLO hopes those who sign up will fully embrace the experience and use it as an opportunity to step out of their comfort zones. The company’s phone-free departures for 2024, which start at $1,999, include Italy, Cuba, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica and Iceland.
For those who aren’t ready to disconnect, FTLO Travel still has a full calendar of regular trips curated specifically for solo travelers in their 20s and 30s. With more than 250 departures, FTLO Travel’s trips are 4 to 11 days and go to more than 35 countries around the world.
For more information about FTLO Travel's phone-free departures, visit www.ftlotravel.com/phone-free-trips.
About FTLO
FTLO is on a mission to modernize group travel for people in their mid 20s and 30s by inviting them to "travel solo, not alone." Their curated group trips are dedicated to helping people connect with one another while exploring amazing places around the world. To do this, they 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. Since launching in 2016, FTLO has grown from 3 trips to hundreds of departures in 30+ countries, and millions in annual revenue. www.ftlotravel.com.
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.