Solo travel

How lovely Luckylegs !!!

I haven't holidayed alone but spent many years travelling for business all over the world and I think the secret is to really enjoy your 'me' time.

Instead of worrying about being alone - revel in it !

You'll be seated more easily if you dine out because theres always room for one ! I love to read and eat so always take my iPad, that also fills in gaps when you're between courses.

Enjoy some people watching ! There's 'nowt stranger than folks' .

Do your research about the place you're going. What do you like to do on holiday - how lucky are you that the choices are all yours and if architecture is not your thing you'll never have to wander round old churches again

Look at any day trips that are available - that way you can travel safely in a group and generally people are happy to chat to lone travellers. After all, they're spending 24/7 with their partners - they probably run out of things to chat about.

Set your clock to 'your' time- you dont have to fit in with anyone else but you

Have a wonderful holiday !!

I think that's a great decision Luckylegs. I can't advise you as it is beyond my experience to go away solo - I was a single parent for many years, but always had children in tow - however, I know I would have gone solo rather than not at all if I had been on my own once they had grown and flown. I think you have done the hard step in booking and who knows what lovely experiences will lie ahead!

Where are you going?