Travel Expert
Christina Ruddy | Solo Travel Club
Bough & Blooms Travel, LLC
San Francisco, California
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday,
9:00am-5:00pm PST and by appointment
www.boughandbloomstravel.com
About
When you plan your trips with Christina at Bough & Blooms Travel, LLC, you’re choosing someone who listens, collaborates, and supports you every step of the way. She works to craft vacation experiences that are deeply personal to you—never one-size-fits-all. Her goal is for you to worry less and connect and enjoy more.
Before planning custom vacations, Christina traveled the globe and produced and wrote for documentaries and broadcast. She has filmed Siberian tigers in the Russian Far East, tracked mountain lions in Yellowstone, and explored Underground Rome. Christina honed her organizational and customer service skills working for companies such as Disney, Holland America, Microsoft, and Starbucks. She now uses her travel and work experience to make your trip that much better.
Reach out to Christina to set up a complimentary introductory call. This meeting is a time for you to share your vacation ideas, for Christina to offer suggestions, and for you both to discover if it’s a great fit to work together.
Christina looks forward to helping you create memorable journeys with confidence and ease. She welcomes your questions and is excited to help you turn your travel dreams into reality.
Trafalgar Southern Capitals: City Meets Bush
5-Day Australia Tour from Sydney to Canberra to Melbourne
August 27, 2026
Rates: $2,543 per solo traveler
Visits: Sydney, Canberra, Wangaratta, Melbourne
Highlights: Sign up for a whirlwind Australia tour package packed with history, cities, and locals. Traverse remote country stations, connect with Canberra’s capital culture, explore Australian gold rush heritage, and immerse in Melbourne’s urban scene.
Includes: Four nights accommodations, all tours, tour guides, transportation 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and more
Book your own room on this tour with a 20% Reduced Solo Supplement fee!
Lindblad Expeditions
10-Day Galapagos Islands Expedition
National Geographic Endeavour II | July 2, 2027 |
Rates: $15,450 per solo traveler for solo stateroom
Visits: Quito, Ecuador
Highlights: Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass bottom boat, Zodiac, walk among wildlife, snorkel with sea turtles, observe tortoises and more.
Includes: All accommodations, regionally sourced meals, non-alcoholic beverages, daily shore excursions, expert-led lectures, use of exploration gear, open seating dining, and more.
Enjoy a 40% Reduced Solo Supplement on this voyage
Paul Gauguin
11-Night Cook Islands & Society Islands
January 2 or November 6, 2027 | m/s Paul Gauguin | Roundtrip Tahiti (Society Islands)
Rates: $7,930 per solo traveler
Visits: Moorea, Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora, Aitutaki, Rarotonga
Highlights: Slow down and let stress float away on secluded Huahine, where relaxation is the only item on your to-do list. Explore the local village on foot. Wander through lush rainforests. Float in crystal-clear lagoons. It's all at your fingertips.
Includes: Gourmet dining, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, entertainment, WiFi, watersports marina and more.
Book your own room on this tour with 0% Solo Supplement fee!
Silversea
10-Day Mediterranean Cruise aboard Silver Ray
April 14, 2027 | Silver Ray | Roundtrip Barcelona
Rates: $7,500 per solo traveler for solo oceanview stateroom
Visits: 9 Ports: Barcelona, Toulon, Cartagena (Spain) , Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Mallorca, Palamos
Highlights: Sail the rhythms of the Mediterranean on a journey of cultured Spanish cities and honey-colored islands, beginning and ending in Barcelona.
Includes: 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment, and premium beverages, crew gratuities, WiFi and more.
Book your own stateroom with only a 40% solo supplement.
Roam by Tauck
10-Day South Africa & Mozambique Tour
October 7 and October 21, 2026
Rates: $19,616 per solo traveler
Visits: Cape Town, Lion’s Head, Marakele National Park, Benguerra Island
Highlights: “Castaway” experience off Benguerra Island. Hike to the top of Lion’s Head. Private Jeep Tour with Gourmet Picnic Lunch. Safari at Marataba Safari Lodge.
Includes: Tour Guides, Transportation, Airport and train Transfers, all hotel accommodations, select meals, sightseeing, on tour flights, Admission Fees, Special experiences
Book your own room with a 10% reduced single supplement fee!
Windstar Cruises
8-Night James Beard Foundation & Wine Cruise: Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast
October 7, 2026 | Wind Surf | Rome to Venice
Rates: $7,182 per solo traveler
Visits: Rome, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Roinj, Venice
Highlights: Wander the ancient cobblestone streets of the Sicilian town of Taormina and along the famous fortifications of the medieval city of Dubrovnik, dubbed “paradise on earth.” Your cruise will explore some of the most beautiful coastline in the world, places of legends and heroes, inspiration for writers and poets – and in popular culture, filming locations for the popular HBO TV series “Game of Thrones.” The leisurely pace allows time to swim in crystal clear sea and discover hidden beaches; kayak or tour by Zodiac along untouched coastline; visit bucket list sights; and sip, dine, and otherwise discover local culture in three fascinating countries.
Includes: All meals including specialty restaurants, water sports marina, on deck on and on shore barbeques, entertainment and more.
Book your own stateroom with only a 20% solo supplement!
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
7-Night Seas of Serenity
February 9, 2027 | Seven Seas Explorer | Darwin to Bali
Rates: $7,599 per solo traveler for your own suite
Visits: Darwin, Australia; Kupang, Waingapu, Komodo, Lombok, Bali
Highlights: Sail aboard Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer on an unforgettable voyage from Darwin to Bali, with stops in West Timor, Sumba, Komodo, and Lombok along the way.
Includes: All meals including specialty restaurants, Unlimited shore excursions, unlimited beverages, fine wines, craft cocktails, specialty cocktails, pre-paid gratuities, unlimited WiFI, and more.
Book your own suite with only no solo supplement!
