“Previously on ‘Outlander,’” I joke to my husband as our wind-whipped selves stare out at the dramatic cliffs plunging into the northern Atlantic Ocean during our Neist Point Walk on Isle of Skye.
It’s part of a 7-day trek nearing the end of Scotland’s tourist season, and this Scottish sojourn is providing actual respite (the limited cell service on this stretch of Isle of Skye certainly helps). We jokingly refer to ourselves as reverse commuters, those who prefer traveling to destinations in their shoulder or even off season, and it’s a trend that travel advisors and the broader travel community are taking note of. Airlines like Delta are even expanding their seasonal transatlantic flight schedule to capture more business of folks like us, who venture out once school is back in session.
While nearby Oban offered more of a slate of amenities of a bustling seaside town for those in need of coffee runs, whisky tours, and retail therapy, Port Appin and the Loch Linnhe waterfront were my preferred on-ramp to a tranquil week in Scotland.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
