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storynanny Fri 30-Dec-16 10:21:12

I do know from what he has said that they tend to be quite expensive

storynanny Fri 30-Dec-16 10:20:38

My ex husband who is single goes on fab singles holidays at least twice a year
When he gets back from this one ( Christmas and new year in far east) ill ask him which company he has found the best.

Bellanonna Fri 30-Dec-16 10:06:41

I would echo all the suggestions in Jayanna's post. Many years ago my husband declared he wouldn't visit America which left me two choices: I wouldn't go either, or I'd go on my own. So I joined a walking group with HF and had a brilliant holiday around New England, ending in New York. And feeling thankful I made the decision. That would have been about 20 years ago, in my mid 50s. Since then I've been with them to various parts of the UK, including a great trip to Aran, where we saw golden eagles, and to Iceland. I have also been with Naturetrek. A friend regularly uses Just You and I nearly booked a trip to China with them, but knee problems set in. Now I can't leave DH for more than a couple of days, just in case he gets ill, so do take the plunge. Just you, by the way, is designed specifically for singles, although clients are not necessarily single, as indeed was I not. These holidays are very friendly and do not have to be walk based. I enjoyed many natural history trips, but certainly in the case of HF you can paint, sing, do yoga, and follow many other hobbies. Look into it and go for it.

shysal Fri 30-Dec-16 10:05:52

I agree with Just You and HF. I used to holiday alone when still married and then after the divorce. I hope you find something to suit Caramac, you will find plenty of women 'of a certain age' on this kind of holiday.

Jayanna9040 Fri 30-Dec-16 09:22:08

Look at the Travel companies that specialise in holidays for single travellers. I have had some great experiences with Just You. A friend regularly uses Solos and I have heard good things about One Traveller although I have never used them. If you like walking holidays you can't beat HF holidays. Explore is more adventurous and always seems to have a fair proportion of single travellers in the group.

Anya Fri 30-Dec-16 09:10:20

That's a good resolution Caramac and worthy of a support thread all of its own. Good luck.

I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions from cruising to Saga holidays and more.

Caramac Fri 30-Dec-16 08:55:28

Hello All
My resolution for 2017 is to do more of what I want. I have never been abroad and although my husband travelled a lot before we met, he no longer seems interested and always has an excuse as to why we can't go.
I am thinking of an organised trip alone where there are some excursions as I want to do more than just read by a pool, happy to do that some of the time
I do have some specific dietary needs but not difficult to meet
Any suggestions as to travel companies and destinations.
Thanks all and Happy New Year smile