Solo Travel - Three Easy Ways For Single Women Over Fifty to Holiday on Their Own

Solo Travel - Three Easy Ways For Single Women Over Fifty to Holiday on Their Own

Author: Chris Moon-Willems

Traveling solo for the first time after divorce or losing your husband or partner can feel pretty scary. But without travel companions the choice is stepping out on your own or not having a holiday at all. Once you have overcome concerns about appearing desperate and friendless and feeling lonely and awkward eating alone, there are many benefits to going on holiday on your own.It is the ultimate indulgence, being able to go where you want when you want. Meeting new people can also be exciting and you can always have fun inventing your own profile and history!

Holidays for singles
For your first holiday on your own I recommend going with a holiday company that specializes in package holidays for singles.There are plenty out there including Solos Holidays, Travel One and Saga for Singles.They offer all types of holidays including, city breaks, sun and sand, activity holidays and long haul trips to exotic places.

These holidays have the benefit of going with a group of other singles accompanied by a representative. You can choose to do your own thing during the day or pal up with others to go sightseeing or for some retail therapy. In the evening you all meet up for a drink before dinner and share a table with the other single guests. The benefits are that you do not get lonely and can choose to be alone or with others. There is also someone on hand in an emergency and there are no single supplements.

Hotels for singles
Most of these hotels cater exclusively for singles and you have to book your flight separately. I stayed at Mistral Hotel in Crete and was met at the airport with other guests and taken to the hotel a short drive away. The owner and his family made everyone feel at home and were especially good with nervous people who had never been away on their own before.The Manager's mother cooked amazing food, much of which they had grown themselves and we all ate together in the evening. There are no single supplements.

Cruises for singles
Cruising is an ideal getaway for single women on their own and offers the breathing space of a resort getaway, pampering service, opportunities to meet new friends and the chance to visit a new place every day.The biggest problem is the single supplements.However some cruise lines such as Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, and Silversea only add 25% percent supplements on certain cruises for solo travelers. A cheaper alternative is to consider a cabin share by using a 'find a partner' programme offered by many lines. You are matched with another solo passenger of the same gender, which avoids a single supplement. Sharing a cabin with a stranger might not be your cup of tea but it does make cruising more affordable.

Traveling alone can be your best experience and you will definitely learn more about yourself and return feeling more confident. Why not give it a try?

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About the Author
Chris Moon-Willems is a Social Work professional, Life Coach, Retirement Success Coach and Master NLP Practitioner who specializes in helping women over fifty who have been through divorce, bereavement or relationship break down, to plan the second half of their life.For hints and tips visit her blog ChrisMoonWillems.com