SOLARA RETREAT
The Art of Feeling Alive
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Curated stays & experiences for the modern solo traveler.
Introduction
More than a retreat
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Welcome to Solara.
Solara is a curated world of experiences and stays for modern solo travelers seeking beauty, movement, connection, adventure and presence.
From ocean escapes to soulful gatherings, each experience is designed to bring people together naturally and meaningfully.
This is not about escaping life.
It's about remembering how alive you are meant to feel.
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A new way to travel.
Solara is designed for those seeking more than just a destination.
For people who value presence, beauty, movement, and meaningful experiences — and who believe that true luxury lies in how life feels.
Our community is international, curious, and lifestyle-driven: solo travelers, creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and modern explorers drawn to inspiring places and genuine connection.
They seek refined yet effortless experiences, curated environments, and shared moments with like-minded people — far from anything mass-market.
Ultimately, Solara is for those who want to feel alive, inspired, and deeply connected — to themselves, to others, and to the world around them.
How It Works
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01 Choose Your Edition
Explore our hand-picked destinations and discover the experience that speaks to you.
02 Travel Solo or as a Couple
Arrive independently and be welcomed into a thoughtfully curated group of like-minded people.
03 Stay & Experience
Stay in beautiful villas, discover each destination through trusted local hosts, enjoy carefully curated experiences, and embrace the freedom to join in - or simply unwind.
04 Leave Connected
Return home with unforgettable memories, meaningful friendships, and a renewed sense of what it means to feel fully alive.
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Who You'll Meet
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One of the most meaningful parts of every Solara experience isn't just the destination,
it's the people you share it with.
Solara attracts curious, open-minded people from all walks of life, from entrepreneurs, creatives and founders to professionals, adventurers, artists and remote workers.
Every edition is thoughtfully curated to create a group that genuinely enjoys spending time together. We consider travel style, personality, interests, lifestyle and age to create a natural group dynamic where conversations flow easily and meaningful connections happen effortlessly.
Adults of all ages are welcome. Some editions naturally attract younger travelers, others appeal to more experienced explorers, while many bring together guests at similar stages of life.
Because extraordinary places become unforgettable when shared with the right people.
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Choose The Feeling You are Looking For
Enter our Editions
Come Solo. Leave Connected.
South of France
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Zanzibar
Tuscany
Croatia
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
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Croatia — September : Island hopping, hidden coves, oysters and unforgettable sunsets.
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Lake Garda — 3–7 October: Music, art, boating and truffle season.
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Tuscany — October : Gourmet cooking, wine, painting, and truffles.
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Zanzibar — December: Kitesurfing, wild dolphins, spice farms and Swahili cooking.
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Monaco — New Year's Edition : Champagne, elegant dinners, art and a glamorous Mediterranean celebration.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here ☼ Croatia — September : Island hopping, hidden coves, oysters and unforgettable sunsets. ☼ Lake Garda — 3–7 October: Music, art, boating and truffle season. ☼ Tuscany — October : Gourmet cooking, wine, painting, and truffles. ☼ Zanzibar — December: Kitesurfing, wild dolphins, spice farms and Swahili cooking. ☼ Monaco — New Year's Edition : Champagne, elegant dinners, art and a glamorous Mediterranean celebration.
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Atmosphere First
We don't curate destinations. We curate how a place makes you feel. Inspired. Grounded. Alive.
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Freedom To Explore
Solara is designed around freedom, flow and presence. Days begin slowly, unfold through curated experiences and end with shared dinners, music and fires beneath the stars.
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More Than A Stay
You won't just remember where you went. You'll remember how you felt, who you met, and who you became along the way.
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Personally Curated
Discover Solara
Why Solara Feels Different
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Every destination, villa and experience is personally selected for its atmosphere, beauty and the feeling it creates.
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Meaningful Connection
We carefully curate environments where interesting people naturally meet. Through shared tables, movement, nature and unforgettable moments, connection happens effortlessly.
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Travel You Can Trust
Every stay is personally chosen with care. Trusted homes, local partners and thoughtful planning allow you to simply arrive, relax and be fully present.
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This is more then travel.
This is the Art of Feeling Alive.
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The Story Behind Solara
A vision shaped by movement, travel, and human connection
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I believe extraordinary places become unforgettable when they're shared with the right people.
I've travelled from a tent in the African desert to some of the world's most extraordinary villas and resorts. Along the way, I realised that the places we remember most aren't always the most luxurious - they're the ones where we felt most alive.
Beautiful villas set the stage. Thoughtful hospitality creates ease. But it's the people, the atmosphere and the unexpected moments in between that transform a stay into a story you'll carry with you long after you return home.
That's why I created Solara - to bring remarkable people together in extraordinary places, where strangers become friends and unforgettable memories are made.
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More experiences are coming
We're continuously curating new destinations, extraordinary homes and unforgettable experiences around the world.
Each one is chosen not simply for where it is, but for how it makes you feel—and for the people you're likely to meet while you're there.
Stay connected and be the first to discover new destinations, private launches and upcoming editions.
Partner with Solara
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Beyond our own editions, Solara works with a carefully selected collection of exceptional homes across Europe and beyond. Whether you're planning a retreat, an executive offsite, a private celebration or a group journey, we'll help you find the perfect setting through our trusted network of local owners and partners.
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Solara Shared Living
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For those who aren't ready to go home.
A new collection of beautifully curated homes for longer stays, meaningful encounters and a different way of experiencing the world.
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Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Your next chapter starts here.
Every new adventure begins with a single hello.
Tell us a little about yourself, and we'll curate the Solara experience that's right for you.