Nobody to go on holiday with

My DB holidays with Saga or Great Rail Journeys and finds people to chat with and company
Some U3A groups organise weeks away, likewise the National Trust. With all these groups someone has to be at the younger end and somebody at the older end, try not to worry too much about age

My friend is in a very similar position and has been on coach holidays on her own. She always has a good time.

I didn’t get on with my U3A group and it wasn’t just an age thing. I have thought of joining another one in another town as they do seem to vary. I know what you mean about holidaying on your own. When I was still married with older children when on holiday abroad I often used to happily take myself off on a day trip somewhere. But when I was actually on my own after my divorce it felt totally different being on my own and everybody else seemed to be with other people; same situation but different dynamics. It’s worth trying one of the holidays for solo people. I’ve thought of doing that myself as my partner doesn’t want to go abroad. My children don’t want me to go with them, either.

It’s good you have joined u3A. I did the same snd have met some nice people. Some groups organise holidays. Ours doesn’t.
Organised Coach tours can be an easy way of meeting others on their own and cruise lines like Fred Olsen often organise an opportunity for people who are travelling alone to meet others if they wish.
There are plenty of singles holidays advertised too.
I hope you find something which suits you.
As for age gaps the friends I have made recently are often a decade or more younger than I am. I call them my young friends and they love it.

My neighbour has done many holidays with a local coach company. Over the years she has got to know many of the regulars. The trips usually last about 5/6 days. When she tells me about them, there always seems to be a nice sense of camaraderie. If you have a local company that does these sort of holidays you could perhaps have a chat with them about who makes up usually the group - people on their own, couples etc. Anotved friend who’s on her own has done special interest holidays which is good if you have a special interest. One she did was on gardens

Women-only travel is very popular right now. There are loads of organisations to choose from. Go on holiday with WomenWalkers.com You can meet your travel companions beforehand and non-shared hotel rooms are standard.

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*WalkingWomen.com is the correct name

I am in a similar situation as I am widowed.
I have in the past holidayed very happily with one of the DDs but last time I could see that my heart issues understandably caused them worry. When they asked me again last year I declined as they work so hard I want their holidays to be a real chill out time for them. For similar reasons I would not approach any friends.

Last time I went away (a friend was also holidaying there and we would meet up) I had a heart attack, so that has put me off a bit!

Just now I do not feel fit enough but if I did I would be off on some sort of trip like a shot!!