Holidays on my own ? Am i brave enough

I think Hilda is right - interest based holidays are probably the way to go. My mother in law was really miserable on other solo travel options but has loved her “art” and her “gardens” trips.
She even did one last year which combined art and gardens (think Monet).

Cruises are great for people travelling alone.
I would try a few days first, 14 may be to long if you get lonely.
Enjoy

We went on a great group tour and there were a few women on their own. They joined in conversations, asked us to take their photos, sometimes joined various people for meals and generally joined in without attaching too closely to any of the others. I think they had just as good a time as those of us who were couples.

If you have never been on holiday before without your husband, perhaps a short break in the U.K. on your own would be advisable. You might find that you really miss him.
To those of us who do not have the luxury of choice due to being widowed or divorced then I second the solo holiday market. I have travelled through Italy and the United States with such a company and always felt that it enabled me to see parts of the World that interested me and the fact that I was a single traveller was not an obstacle.

I had my first holiday on my own (since DH died last year) in April. I did a river cruise, and had a really good time. I could have time on my own if I wanted, but there was always company available, and I never felt like the odd one out. We were really well looked after and am already considering another river cruise next year. I am going on a Baltic cruise next month, really looking forward to it. I usually go with Saga; they really look after you.

I go on holiday on my own since being widowed. I thoroughly recommend cruising - you have company when and if you wish and quiet times if you prefer.

I haven't tried yet but my friend who is widowed but still only 50 something , started a couple of years ago and absolutely adores it. She has been to Italy twice, Prague and America. She found a good travel agent who isn't specifically for singles but gives her peace of mind and seems to find lovely hotels with good service. It works for her. She isn't looking for a partner but loves site-seeing and wandering about on her own or with company.

I wouldn't be going for 2 weeks if it's your first holiday alone.

I've been on holiday alone, I didn't go on one aimed at a specific age group as personally I prefer a mixed age group. I found it easy to mix or not as the mood took me. Just work out what you want from the holiday, do you want organised activities or do you want to be able to choose. There are plenty of companies offering all kinds of activities from being very laid back to very active. They're all out there.

Perhaps an interest based holiday...Art, cooking etc. These tend to attract folks who are half of a couple as the other half does not always share the interest.
That being said on a Saga cruise once we had dinner with two people, a man and a woman who were both married to people who no longer enjoyed foreign holidays. They all knew each other and the partners stayed at home whilst they went on holiday purely platonically (we were assured).

We have a gransnetter who lives in Malta!
I often holiday on my own. I’m 75, disabled and a widow. I manage ok.

jeanlizzie
Have you been to Malta?

Join up with a guided tour group and just go, the groups I have been on are made up of about 2/3 women many of whom have left boring men at home, you can share with another lady or pay a supplement.
I’m not sure about Malta for 2 weeks guiding for 12 days may be a challenge but there are plenty of other cultural or adventure holidays.
I would suggest India as a first holiday it’s not expensive, the guides are superb and look after you 24/7, it really is just like Marigold hotel ( without Miriam and Wayne)

Go for it

I have been on holiday alone several times. If you are of a "more mature" age, you could try Saga, I have been with them and they do take care of you. I have always found someone to talk to - the worst part is the first nights dinner before you have had a chance to meet someone. Alternatively there are several companies who cater for people on their own. I say go for it.

I have holidayed alone in uk and it’s ok but it is a bit lonely and especially the evening meal I found that’s when I felt it most
I could never do a managed holiday, but that’s just me I m far too shy I suppose and would feel more lonely if people paired up and I didn’t or if they were all jolly or not on my wavelength it would just be too big a chasm for me to cross for a week but I have a friend older than me who goes on coaches and makes friends and enjoys herself I wish I could be more relaxed and open about it

Look at *One Traveller*; especially for singles over 55. Good Tour Managers and free time built in too. Prague is the suggested first trip - Charles the Tout Manager is loverly!!
https://www.onetraveller.co.uk/

They do Malta !! My neighbour is just back from there, she enjoyed it all!!