My son is now living with me and we are off to Disneyworld, Florida next week. I promised both of my kids a holiday treat after Keef died. I took my daughter and grandkids away to Disneyland Paris last October as well. It’s nice to have someone to go with, but I’ve also really enjoyed the trips I have done on my own, even though I was very apprehensive. However, having done solo trips a couple of times I’ve got hooked as it’s so nice to have someone else looking after you again when on holiday, rather than having to organise everything yourself.
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Look at Newmarket solo holidays they have some good ones. You fly then are with a coach the rest of the holiday. Similar idea to leger but fly to your destination. Where are you going next year? I’ve looked at maybe a Rovinj or Venice for my 2026 break with Leger or Sicilly with New Market
I’m doing the Venice one with Leger in 2026, departs 15th August. It’s also visiting the Dolomites and includes a wine-tasting event. It’s a bit more pricey than previous ones I’ve done but since I will have completed my Open University studies that Summer I decided to treat myself. I go on the solo coach holidays as I don’t really like flying much, mind you I’m off to Florida with my son on Wednesday but I just don’t think I could fly on my own. Gail xx
The Venice one looks good, i need to get this one done 1st, im already on the christmas matket one, i think its the one you are doing then decide on next year. So many to pick from.
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I’m 8 weeks into losing my husband, and it is difficult trying to think about doing things like holidays on your own, it’s going to be a completely different life without him, I feel swallowed up in grief, I try to keep busy, I have a business to run and 3 dogs that need me, but life is very different now, stay strong and know that we all know how you are feeling
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Just done my first solo trip. I must admit just before I felt sick and anxious about going - and wished I hadn’t booked.
I went to somewhere I know well, and somewhere we’d been together. It did break my heart all over again - remembering our times together. I went to some restaurants we’d been to, and some new ones too.
The start and end of the days by myself were no different to home - tears, heartache and loneliness. But I did find a sense of calm.
I didn’t engage much in conversation with others - didn’t want anyone to ask about my story.
Overall I am pleased that I went. We both loved our holidays. And I think he would be pleased that I wasn’t missing out.
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I am on my way home from the Italian and French Riviera, had a fantastic time and will be booking for another.
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@Punto good that you have managed to get away too. Holidays are very different for sure x
Home last night at 10pm, i was up early as I had an appointment to get a scan and some tests on my eyes this morning
I will definitely recommend Leger Solo holidays, lots of widows and widowers on the trip and all wanting to move on and enjoy life and meet new people to laugh with.
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I totally agree. Having now been on two I found that the people on both tours were so easy to get on with and I have managed to keep in touch with some of them.
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No single supplement if you book solo only holidays with Leger and shearings
I am going to Derbyshire with my grand daughter to a cottage my husband and I went to but not sure about it
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That sounds lovely. I went to Disneyworld with my 35 year old son just over a week ago and although it was wonderful I still felt a bit sad at times as the last time I had been there was a treat for my 60th with just my husband and no kids. I wasn’t totally sure, but I’m glad I did it as it was a very different experience this time. I must admit I did cry a few times, but they were more about happy memories. You will have fun, even if at times you feel a bit sad, enjoy it and embrace the memories. xx
I try not to go back to places we travelled to as it gets emotional and i want to have new memories. Im looking for next years already but found the coach holidays for solos very limited, so looking at a company that does solo holidays but fly then a tour coach at the destination to give a wider choice.
Well, I’ve booked to do Spectacular Spain next June with Leger coach holidays on a solo tour.
I’ve got the Solo christmas market in December, so I’m looking for my next place to visit in maybe September.
My friend fancies Windsor but I fancy Budapest as its the same cost to go for 4 nights abroad rather than 3 in the UK.
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I’ve booked for New Year in Belgium via Leger Solo holidays as we never did much at New Year. I thought I would start a new tradition for myself. Just hope I enjoy it, but it’s got to be better than sitting at home alone.
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Im 6 months in , but hoping to go away next year .
Its really difficult because we loved holidays.
My daughter has planned a trip in September…but i cant rely on her every year its not fair to her partner
I’ve booked a coach trip for 5 days to Scotland on my own. We’ll see how it goes if I don’t like it I won’t go again but if I enjoy it I will do it again x
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Yorklan, We will want a full report because I for one have thought about a solo holiday but have been a bit apprehensive.
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Hi Rob05 I will of course post and let you all know how I get on. I go next month, I thought I’d just “test the water” so that’s why I booked a coach holiday to start with
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