I was reading how some people have the money to go away all the time but there must be people who haven’t got the money to do so now all the prices have gone sky high and reading about the excess that some people can afford must seem to make it worse. I was thinking that with the cuts of the winter fuel allowance that means to some no holiday at all. Gone are the days when you could just go to Spain to get out of cold. I was thinking that the house would be full of mildew left freezing.
What do people think? It would be nice to hear how people feel who can’t go on holiday when they are widowed
Depends on what type of break you need.
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Look at HF holidays in this country, they also have a section on late deals. On Booking.com you can hone in on the map and look at the lowest prices.
Or stay with friends and you can reciprocate.
Oh, and leave your heating on low while you’re away to avoid the damp issue.
Hi Enorac
I know how you are feeling, I went out to lunch on Sunday with the local U3A Sunday lunch group. Most were widows and they were talking about the holidays they have just had. One lady had been on two large cruises and a safari to South Africa. They were talking about the coming year and trips to India and river cruises. No way could I afford any of that. One of them did say that a voluntary organisation strictly for widows and widowers called Way-Up (all on-line but local areas have events) do a lot of social things and arrange holidays. I’ve joined the site and it does seem very friendly, chatty and definitely some holidays on there but haven’t investigated the prices.
I’m due to go on holiday on Monday for a week, a holiday that was booked long before my husband died two months ago. My friend is coming with me but I’m not looking forward to it and it really all seems too much trouble . I know that isn’t the right attitude but it is hard to see enjoyment in anything at the moment.
I’m hoping that when Spring comes simply going to local places that don’t cost a lot will take the edge off of not being able to fly off for some sun.
I don’t have the courage to go on holiday alone, but certainly couldn’t afford to jet off to Mauritius or somewhere. I’d also be afraid of something drastic happening to the house whilst I was away. But I live on the coast, so all the scenery, sea and sun I need is right here on the doorstep.
MurielS
Hi Muriel I used to be in the U3A but have left since the pandemic. I recall years ago I joined a lunch group but only went once. My husband hadn’t retired then and was at a loose end but I didn’t get on very well.
I am glad I am not the only one can’t do constant exotic hols. I do get tired of all their boasting. I feel just have nothing in common then at all.