Singles holidays

Tanith me too, the only time I go away is when I take my grandchildren for a week in Wales. I am not a sociable person and have no confidence whatsoever.

As I was trying to say (before my granddaughter pressed my tablet), I've been with Just Go holidays on my own. Its not specifically for singles but I found everyone welcoming and everything is included, breakfasts, dinners and excursions. You do pay a single supplement for your own room but I found it to be very good value. I would definitely go again

I went on a saga cruise soon after being widowed, it cost a great deal of money and although pleasant and safe, was not money well spent. About £5000 for 10 days

I would not share a room but would share a table but have not been on another single holiday in 4 years. I might try a local uk coach holiday in a few months, not sure because I love my county and I love my own bed

As a couple we did go on titan tours, they were very good and there were always some singles on those, however they had to slot in with fixed table settings, rather like an add-on

Hi all! Solo holidays can really seem a nerve wracking thought,but really worth it.
In the past few years I have undertaken three,all of which were different experiences!
My first ever solo holiday was a tour of italian cities with Just You. An incredible experience but much more physically demanding than I envisaged,which was also felt by some of my fellow travellers. Our day in Venice involved walking 6 miles,not including other walking such as to restaurant at night. We were a small group of 12 mainly women and all got on well with no one ever feeling left out and no cliques.
Last year I did a long haul with Just You,Canada,New England and New York. It was a once in a lifetime experience and exceeded all expectations. The group dynamic however was slightly different. A larger group of 25 and annoyingly friends/relatives and even one couple who booked as solo travellers as holiday better value than the one offered by their sister company!
I found Just You very good. Their guides on both holidays excellent and know so much about areas visit and you feel you get a real sense of country in.
Both holidays were physically quite demanding with lot of changes of hotels and walking tours.
Apart from one or two meals only breakfast was included so need to budget for this.
I have also undertaken several coach holidays.
A specifically solo holiday was with Leger. It was a short cheap break with evening meal included. On this particular break we didnt have a guide ,just two drivers who had some local knowledge but pretty much left us to our own devices,fortunately it worked!
My last two holidays were with a local coach company. The first was to the Italian Riviera and half board but not aimed at solo travellers. The hotel was central and it didnt particularly bother me if I ate alone in the evenings as in hotel. The party was made up of a good mix of solo travellers and couples all were friendly. Coincidentally I made a good friend and we had a lovely time. The location and nature of holiday meant I would have been content solo!
My new friend and I booked a similar holiday with the same company last August. We booked late and quickly. It was the first time they had run the holiday and it was breakfast only and the hotel was situated a minimum 20 minute walk from places to eat in the evening and in an area where we didnt feel comfortable walking after dark. There were no facilities for a meal in the hotel! As a solo traveller not recommended!
So in summary I totally recommend solo travel. Its vital however to thoroughly do your research. What is included? Where is the hotel situated? Are the activity levels suited to me?
Coach travel can be stress free. Many companys pick you up from home and it's less complex than negotiating an airport. You do however spend a large portion of your holiday travelling to destination but as a non driver I'm fine with that and love reading!
Paying a single supplement may be cheaper if evening meals are included.
Air travel is quicker but there are additional expenses with travel to the airport and maybe an overnight hotel stay.
Probably most important how structured is the holiday? Initially research found holidays that said Day 2 time to explore the area on own. That depends on how confident you are and where it is. My dream was to go to New York but i knew solo exploration wasnt for me! That said by then i was more confident and outside of formal tours ventured out by myself and felt very proud of doing so!
So,think hard about what want,maybe start in UK,but go for it-you wont regret it!

Try saga holiday company no single supplement and you always meet other single travelers

It's interesting to see how different we all are in our requirements. I am quite sociable and enjoy being part of a group, so the specialist tours for singles suit me very well. Other people seem to be more solitary or more independent, and happy to set off on their own.

A word of reassurance: the companies I have mentioned (One Traveller, Just You, Saga Solos and Riviera Solos) don't expect you to share a room, you get a spacious double room all to yourself. This does push up the cost a bit, so they're not cheap holidays, but at least there's no extra "singles supplement".

Re the travel from Devon: I hate travelling through London, so to get to Heathrow I now take the train to Reading and then there's a shuttle coach (Railair) that serves all the Heathrow terminals. Sometimes I get a taxi all the way home, which is pricey but makes a nice easy end to a long journey.

Not holidays as such, but coach day trips on my own, which I adore. Picked up down the road, no problem.
As I’m feeling a bit anti social these days for a combination of reasons, but love gadding about and BEING with people, I put my earphones in and open a book to keep to myself.
I’m not miserable really!

And can I say also, that a day trip seems much longer than a day! I’m always glad to do one and feel better for them as well as ending up having chats and seeing parts of my own country new to me.

If you like the Scottish Highlands, I can't recommend Lochs & Glens highly enough. They'll pick you up from your town/city and bring you back, show you the very best of western Scotland and board you in lovely hotels with fab views and nice food. All-inclusive, and very good value for money - you'll see a lot of Scotland for much less than if you tried to do it by yourself.

I have a husband who isn’t that keen on travelling so I’ve been solo travelling for the past three years. I have found ‘all inclusive’ is best for me - and I always book a single room whether there’s a supplement or not. I’ve booked with Brightwater Holidays and Saga Holidays and found both to be excellent. A tip that helps ‘break the ice’ with integrating with your fellow travellers.....at breakfast never eat alone - choose a different table each morning where ever you see a spare seat and ask your fellow travellers if you could join them. No one lingers too long over breakfast and it provides an opportunity to introduce yourself and also discover why other people have chosen the same holiday as you. On my last trip (to Italy) there were over 50 fellow travellers and only 3 solo travellers including me! But by doing this I became familiar and comfortable chatting with most of the group which made the 15 day trip even more enjoyable.

I shall be on my 13th Just You to Oberammergau in June. Love this company so much. Never had so much fun in the last 10 years with any other company.

I've been looking at solo holidays for a while now. My problem is knowing what level of fitness is necessary. One of them said travellers should be able to walk one mile. Well, I can on a good day, on level ground at my own pace. I'd hate to be the one holding everybody up.
I don't want to sit by a pool all day either. I like to get around and see places.
I couldn't share a room with anyone let alone a complete stranger.
I'm also quite shy and it takes me a while to get to know people.
I.ve looked at holidays for disabled people but they're more for wheelchair users.
I have to keep looking until I find the right holiday for me.

I missed out on travelling when I was younger for a couple of reasons, so as I became older I made a bucket list of places I “needed” to go to. I have many friends, some with partners, some don’t want to travel, some cannot afford to. I do not want to get old and have regrets so I decided to follow my own dreams. I saw a post on Pinterest, it said “ if I wait for someone to come with me, I won’t go anywhere”, and that spurred me on to try a singles holiday. I’ve travelled 6 times now with Just You, Jazz Tour Chicago to New Orleans, the Rio Carnival, Lake Como, Puglia, Italian Riviera and Venetian River Cruise. Part of the fun for me is wondering who I was going to meet at the airport, a Rep meets you an introduces you to others, plus most put Just You labels on their hand luggage so we can recognise each other and chat instantly. You always have your own room and do not have to share. Re day trips, non are compulsory so you can dip in/out of the group as you wish, or if you think it’s too much walking etc Some meals are included, but when they aren’t, there’s always various groups going off together to eat out. I’ve met some lovely people and 2 especially who have become such good friends, we are still in touch and meet up now and again. Also, on my bucket list was a South Sea Islands Cruise, and none of the singles companies covered that. So one of my new friends said she’d love to come with me and we spent a whole month last April going to Australia, NZ, Tahiti, Bora Bora and Hawaii. It was amazing, a trip of a lifetime and we had an amazing time. My family and friends think I’m so brave and adventurous doing all this, but it’s just the perfect way for single ladies to travel safely and have the choices of time together plus your own space when you want it. You meet others from all walks of life and I love it. Am just planning my next trip to Cuba and can’t wait to get going ?‍♀️??✈️? the worlds my oyster !

I have been on two holidays on my own since DH died and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Neither of them were singles holidays, but both with Saga, a river cruise and an ocean cruise and had a fantastic time. People are very friendly and chatty and I was never alone unless I wanted to be.
This year I have booked my first singles holiday (with Titan), and also another ocean cruise with Saga. I do not wish to share a cabin/room, would just feel uncomfortable. But I don't mind sharing a table at mealtimes.
The singles holiday has a varied programme of events and excursions, and it is all organised for you. Plus a tour manager on hand.
All the holidays I have booked pick me up at home and take me to the airport/seaport, and if there is an early flight they will book a hotel the night before, and then provide transport from the hotel to the airport.
Can thoroughly recommend it!

I have done two holidays with One Traveller and their organisation is excellent and everything is included. One thing they do which is a good idea is give everyone a number and then shuffle everyone at the evening meals so no one gets left out and you get a chance to talk to lots of different people.

I don't like organised group things. It's perfectly fine, these days, to just book your travel and accommodation and go wherever you like. You can follow your own moods and interests, go off exploring, have a doze, eat when you're hungry - without keeping to somebody else's timetable!

For any widows and widowers I would say consider joining WAYUP - an online support group, who also do the most wonderful holiday options - usually great deals with all single rooms and without supplements.

Davidhs
Quote'old ladies on holiday leaving boring husbands at home?'Are you sure these 'boring' husbands don't relish the thought of their wives going on holiday without them?
I once came home from a 'girls' only holiday to find a note from 'boring husband' informing me 'when you read this I will be with ???? in Paris for the weekend 'see you later'.
????being four of his work mates.

Bluedaisy
The Newquay / LHR are, after less than a year in operation, to be discontinued.It is advisable to check before making plans when flying to and from Newquay for other options.

I really missed going on holiday following the death of DH 2 years ago and didn’t really want to depend on friends so on the spur of the moment I booked a solo holiday with Riviera last year and had a wonderful time. Ages ranged from 50s to 80 in the group of 28. Majority were women and everyone mixed well. Part of the tour was half board, second half in Rome was B&B but by that time we had all made friends and it was easy to split into smaller groups for meals out. I haven’t booked yet for this year but I’m planning to and would definitely recommend it

I've been on a few holidays on my own - always tied with an activity.
HF bridge, bridge and walking. Both UK. They do lots of activity hols, including learning a pastime. At dinner, the tables are usually round and large so you take the next seat.
Arena Travel do a variety of activity holidays - Stitchtopia, Elvis, Train journeys, Remembrance, Bridge and more.
I think an activity helps as I'd not ne keen to potter about on my own away for long

I never share a room...

SaraW, LOL, you misquote me. I said “ Older”, generally, kids off her hands and wanting to do things, husband who is only interested golf or football or fishing.
An example I will use is Annabel a dentists wife from the West Country. Describes her husband a as lazy and unadventurous only interested in Golf and Work, I have a part time job to pay for my travels and when I get home we start on a new kitchen extension.
Quite typical of a lady traveling with a friend/Travel-buddy

I have done several solo holidays ...some I just book my own flight and accommodation and car hire ...others I go with a tour ...and have to pay a lot in single supplements ...that is the ONLY thing I really object to ! Cruise to the Arctic, tour of Russia and Scandinavia, the Silk Route to Uzbekistan ...plus tame holidays back where I used to live in Menorca or France ..also the UK usually by coach ...but never again ! got pressure sores from the last one ...a coach tour to Germany for New Year ...left home at 04.00 arrived hotel at 18.30 ;;;;next time I make my own arrangements as usual ...fly to Dusseldorf, train to destination !!! do find sometimes there are mostly couples which I don't like, although they say Good Morning etc I am left to dine alone and not many people talk to a single person !! that is the only thing I am not keen on ! Go for it ...start slowly with, say a UK tour (but not tooooooooo long on a coach ) or by train at least you can move about ! visit somewhere you have always wanted to see ….but above all, Enjoy !

I went on a singles holiday ages ago with " friendship travel ", there was a choice of destinations at various times of year. I only had a weeks holiday left and it was short notice so opted for a week in Lanzarote. I'm quite confident and independent and it suited me. Tbh I would have been happy on my own but we met up together for breakfast and evening meal. The team leaders as they were called would have something organised for the evening and it was up to us whether we went or not. The ages were very varied from say 28 - 70 and pretty equal males to females. A lot of the older ones seemed to drink a lot, and were quite tipsy most of the time and I don't drink. There were trips available throughout the week and I booked a few. I teamed up with a couple of others and hired a car so we could see most of the island. I had a good week.