Solo Holiday

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Doesn't Galen mostly go on cruises? I don't think that's what AlgeswifeVal is contemplating - at least not yet!

Algeswifeval I have never been on holiday on my own but did go on a Saga cruise a while ago where there were many people of both sexes and varying ages on their own. Many of those that we spoke to said how much they enjoyed the Saga cruises as there were no children and lots of other people on their own to chat to. It all depends on what sort of holiday you want I suppose but we found our Cruise friendly and relaxing and everyone was pleasant and easy company. Hope you find something that suits you.

Have you tried googling 'singles' holidays' or something similar? I believe there are lots of companies which organise holidays for people on their own, some of them 'special interest' ones which would give you something in common to talk about.

Yes. DH didn't fancy America so I joined a group holiday and went alone. I've done a few holidays like this both at home and abroad. Had a great time in Iceland in my 60 s. I've always gone on group holidays - check them out online. You don't have to be super confident and you wouldn't be the only single traveller in the group. Some have special interests where you'd meet likeminded people.
If planning a trip alone still go for it. I go to a Hampshire spa resort on my own, though originally went with DD2 pre motherhood. I also got DH to go with me but love also being on my own. I don't go out of my way to speak to anyone, just do classes and sit back and enjoy. If you thought of travelling to a city, I think you'd find other sole travellers in your hotel too. Get some online information, and just go for it. I've never done a beach holiday alone as DH would always be up for that. We're doing a cruise together next week. Often come across single travellers on cruises. So pluck up courage, maybe with a UK weekend first? Good luck.

Frequently on cruise Ships! Very few problems except for being disabled. Cruises are great. You can ask for a table for 1,2,4,6 or 8 .i usually ask for 8. You meet lots of lovely people.

I've done several holidays on my own that have revolved round a particular interest. That way you are bound to meet people with whom you have something in common.

Hi AlgeswifeVal

I've just returned from a short holiday where I went alone. I do this about once a year and so far I've stayed fairly local. Last year it was Edinburgh and I came back from Jersey just a week ago.

I love this time alone when I have to account to no one. If I want to shop, go to visit a place of interest, walk, drive, take in a show or just sit and chill then I do it.

Why don't you just start with a long weekend to somewhere interesting, with lots to see. Perhaps a big city like Liverpool, or somewhere like York, depending on your fancy. I'm pretty good at striking up conversations if it seems appropriate but I'm also happy with my own company.

Algeswifeval If you are thinking of going alone try HF holidays. They have holidays of all sorts. It is a very good place to go alone as the whole ethos is "better together."

Big round meal tables and you sit where you want to. The atmosphere is very friendly. They do stuff from coach tours to very tough walking, home and abroad and they have an impressive range of special interest stuff.
check it out here.

www.hfholidays.co.uk/

I have had one this year and I am about to do my second.

I've a widowed friend who does lots of solo holidays with Saga mostly to beach type places. She's in Corfu now. She is happy in her own company but also enjoys the Saga organised activities.

"Better together" You couldn't have said that this time last year and got away with it nelliemoser!
Shades of Gordon Brown and Alastair Darling!!

I had not thought of the Scottish independence debate. [Grin] It's just that companies slogan.

This is going to sound awful, but unless you're desperate for company, be very careful you don't get 'latched on' to.

My main fear was being latched onto, so I often self-catered abroad. I sometimes went the whole week without having a proper conversation with anybody, but that was what I wanted (hence my user name).

If you are still active, I can recommend HF walking or special interest holidays in UK or abroad. Some are for singles (not in the match-making sense), but the mainstream breaks always include several solo travellers, often 'women of a certain age' like me. They sound expensive, but you don't need to spend a thing while away.

Since retiring, I have lost the desire to go away, life is one long holiday!

I did a coach trip to Italy alone a couple of years ago and it was great.
The lady I sat next to on the coach was very friendly, also two more ladies who sat behind us. The four of us spent the whole holiday together and it was really wonderful.

I so wanted to say HF too, but didn't know if we could. Nail on head. They are great and I've done several trips with them. Special interest ones are good - natural history and walking as an example - and my first trip to America, starting in Boston, then travelling in New England, was wonderful.
You sit at large tables , any spot that is free, and the ethos of HF is friendliness. Prices appear high, but as has been said, you don't need to spend more except for when there is a tea stop. Lots of people are solos.
Nature trek are also good, with a bias on natural history, and Just You is another company. My husband is not a natural joiner and knee replacements stopped him doing significant walking. I have now reached the dodgy knee point too so wouldn't do another walking holiday. HF also offer singing, yoga, gardens and much more.
Do let us all know how you get on.

I love a holiday on my own. If it is your first you could do a coach holiday. Personally I like to go independently. A short break is probably a good idea. I do my research before hand. I book walks or museum/gallery visits whenever possible. I plan where I want to go but I also leave free-time for wandering. It is great to be able to go where you want, stop when you want to, eat when and where you like. You will find people who will talk to you if you want.

A kindred spirit trisher - I find it very liberating, as I'm at the beck and call of my family most of the year.