Should i go on holiday on my own

I did my first solo trip earlier in the year, and have done two since. I have some health issues, so my first trip was to an all-inclusive hotel, where I could go to bed at seven if I wanted and watch Downton Abbey in German, without having to worry that I was keeping any companion from going out! On the next two there were friends there at the same time, but I still felt happier on my own. All three were to places the Bodach and I had been often, but now I’d be happy to try somewhere new.
As others have said, there are lots of options if you want to meet new people, so go ahead and do it!

I would book a short break first to see how you feel being away on your own. I tried it once but did not like the evenings in the hotel room on my own after dinner. I'm happy to spend days on my own and eat dinner on my own.

Cruises are a wonderful way to holiday if you're a single; I've been on two since my DH died four years ago, and have another two booked. I go with Saga, who are.brilliant with single.travellers.

Plenty of things organised for singles, and you never eat alone (unless you want to). There's always company if you want it, or you can have time to yourself.

Have also got an escorted tour of New Zealand booked for next February.

Would prefer to go on my own rather than with a friend or family member, then I can please.myself what I want to do.

MayBee look at the Sunvil Greece brochure on line, or they’ll post you one, it’s a small well established company. Their office and resort staff are all long standing. Our experience is they to the extra mile to help. Plus, we’ve only ever met lovely people travelling with them. Single women often x

I forgot to say that you will also be met on the plane when it lands (you wait until everyone else has got off first) and escorted through to the luggage hall, then helped to a taxi if you wish.
My Dad used this service when he and Mum, who had Alzheimer's, flew out to meet up with us one year.

MayBee70 if you're booking flights only you can phone the airline assistance department and request help at the airport. Sometimes there's an option to select assistance during the booking process.
If you're booking a flight and hotel package your tour operator will arrange it.

From our experience travelling with elderly parents the assistance team will chaperone you through bag drop and security, take you to your choice of waiting area or restaurant, then agree a time to collect you and escort you to the correct gate for your flight.
They've always been a great help.

I’m desperate to go to somewhere like Crete and lie on a beach for-two weeks but wouldn’t know how to negotiate all the airport stuff. I do like cultural holidays but I know that, when I’ve had holidays in the past where I’ve sunbathed early morning and late afternoon ( I burn easily) all of my aches and pains have gone and I’ve felt 10 years younger. I did ask my son if I could go on holiday with them but not ‘be’ with them once we arrived but he said no . Sorrento is wonderful, as is Positano which is nearby. And Paestum just down the coast. Maybe gransnet could start doing holidays for ladies who want to travel! Too much information but my daughter was conceived in Sorrento….

Definitely consider a cruise on a smaller ship. We did a Mediterranean cruise and it was fab. Hubby wasn’t well for a few days (he’d picked up a cold before we went) so spent a couple of evenings in our cabin. Me? Well I went off to dinner in the restaurant and met lots of people. They ask you as you’re going in whether you want a table on your own or want to share - so you don’t have to eat alone if you don’t want to. Would definitely recommend it - wonderful to wake up in a new place and gives you an opportunity to sample a country/place. Good luck?

I’m in the same situation, my grown up children don’t realise how lonely I am either, not that I’d want to holiday with them either.
I’ve just been away with some family members to a different part of the uk the break was nice but just wasn’t what I wanted it to be, but I felt grateful for being included so went along with what they wanted to do, so came home thinking exactly the same.
There are so many places and things I want to do and see that probably wouldn’t appeal to them so I’ve been wondering the same!.
I’ve thought about whether I would feel lonely, possibly, but I feel that anyway!
I know could deal with the planning etc and travelling solo so at worse I’d be on my own somewhere else!.
I am however questioning whether I’m turning into Shirley Valentine ?.
I’m planning to take myself away to city nearby and having a test run, then just going for it , at worse it will be 7 nights on my own somewhere new.

I have had many wonderful solo holidays with "One Traveller" (for mature travellers). They really look after you well and go to locations in the uk and abroad.

We recently went on a tour of Southern Ireland there were a few ladies travelling on their own. They just mingled with everyone and made friends actually we are meeting up with one lady for a day out soon. She was recently widowed and hated being on her own at home so has taken up travelling.

Go for it. I’ve had several solo holidays. Self catering in safe, small Greek villages or half board in excellent hotels on a canary island.

Charleygirl5

The only thing I do not like about solo holidays is dining on my own in the evening. I feel I look like Billynomates.

That’s why a Cruise can be so good - lots of solo travellers can choose to dine together .

Charleygirl5

The only thing I do not like about solo holidays is dining on my own in the evening. I feel I look like Billynomates.

Oh, no! It’s one of the best things. I sit at a table with a good book and covertly watch those at adjoining tables. I’ve overheard family tragedies and joys, earwigged on the start and end of relationships, and heard the most juicy gossip. If everyone around me is boring, which is rare, I always have my book to fall back on.

My aunt by marriage often goes on cruises. She used to go with her husband and, when he died, she plucked up the courage to continue to go. She tends towards the smaller liners.

My friend has just been on a walking holiday, joining up with a group of other singles, and seems to found it friendly and to have enjoyed it.

We recently went to Shetland and came across several women travelling alone in campervans. The small campsites are quite friendly, so they had that support if they needed it.

So - have a look and see what you fancy doing and give it a go. Make it a short break first, if you're nervous, to see how you feel about it.

I have a friend (the annoying one who has scenes in restaurants) and she has always taken holidays on her own, even when her OH was still alive. She has been all over the world.

How about a coach tour?

Leger or Shearings to name but two.

Titan Tours if you want to fly there.

Often a mix of couples and solo travellers.

We have also done many cruises but only with Marella. They have a singles host or hostess who organises a meet up in the evening where they eat the meal or watch the show and chat about what they've done that day . Only if you want to of course ! I hope you do find something that suits you .

The only thing I do not like about solo holidays is dining on my own in the evening. I feel I look like Billynomates.

I have thought about this myself, before now , although to start off if I went away on my own would consider 2 3 or 4 nights ... but not too far away in the country you live in ... my elderly neighbour he is always going away on his own , yes he enjoys it

I would definitely recommend a cruise. We have had quite a few over the years and there have always been plenty of single folk on every one.
I think you would feel far less alone compared with being in a hotel.
You mentioned Sorrento. The smaller ships anchor off and passengers are tendered in, but larger ships dock in Naples where there are always ship’s tours taking in Sorrento.

I remember we did one of those where we spent the morning in Sorrento and then were taken up to a farm where we were fed with the produce!

Ive always preferred going solo since I have seldom found a companion with the same enthusiasm as myself for things such as antique markets, art galleries, museums, stately homes and what can generally be called "cultural" things. This as opposed to lying on a beach, drinking too much and "copping off" with the local men!

Ive never been on a commercial singles holiday but they are one option if you prefer to be with a group. You can always go off on your own if you find you need some head space. Personally I would hate to be herded around by a guide but thats just me.

Of course go for it. Walking visiting the places you want to see. A good book for company with coffee along the way. What other activities do you want to have a bash at, the list is endless. Good luck let us know where you end up.

There are several companies for singles, friends always recommend 'Just You'. Do some googling and have a good look at the recent reviews.

*LyndaJane
Same as some other Posters I’d say try a Cruise on one of the smaller ships, & depending where you live try & get Cruise only. That way you can avoid airports .
Good luck ! ?