Yes very scarey. I have been away on my own and when I fell in Cyprus years ago it was scarey as I had to go to a hospital on my own in an ambulance and find my own way back. Many don’t speak English. I had fractured my arm. I had to struggle back home with a giant suitcase and when I asked for help was met with rudeness from airport staff saying shouldn’t be travelling. I couldn’t stay there. So had to struggle alone making it a nightmare.
The thought of that puts me off being somewhere and trying to cope alone.
Oh no thats an awful experience. Sorry to hear this. Perhaps thats why people go on group holidays. More expensive, but you are looked after. Bless you
Thanks for responding but with downside of expensive unedifying tours it really is tough.
I try to be optimistic but have to be realistic. So lesson I have learnt is don’t take too much stuff; take things to do alone (mini art supplies so can get engrossed when loneliness is there ) because it will be so what can do to mitigate it. Not for everyone if that’s not your thing. As for being in a class that comes with oncosts and boring if you are already trained on tight budget. I think it is luck if you meet people you get on with.
I have met some nice people when I was alone when I was younger. I did stay overnight just a few miles away on a cheap deal at Warners on my own to try it out.
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How was Warners on your own? I’ve been thinking of doing a local one
Well if you get Warner’s on a special deal and go last minute it is good value for money locally especially if you watch when good entertainment is on. Their own in-house entertainment is very middling and I found a bit boring but I thought the Elton John tribute riveting and another profession group of men’s singers. The rooms are good but a long trek. Food I found the sweets too sweet but you can ask for something else if you don’t like it or go to the buffet if you choose that option. Other people go solo as well. You need to be pretty organised to get to what you want. It costs extra for I thought boring craft and not cheap for what it was but horses for courses I just went to see and did my own thing. Dance classes good. Archery fun. Anytime bowls and croquet. Walks good. Staff helpful. Quizes in bar so constant problem over priced drinks. Free in room. I drove to free indoor pool, outdoor jacuzzi/hot tubs, steam/sauna. Spa treatments I found pricey so didn’t but as a treat relaxing.
Some people dress up and others don’t.
There is a games room but can’t play alone same with table tennis and isn’t any way can use that unless lucky to come across someone else
But I played with the bowls and croquet on my own. Falconry I missed (first time didn’t turn up second time wasn’t organised enough but was only watching as to do it have to be quick only few can pay a lot to do it. Took knitting and some others do so. Often solos take a book to read between times. Can hire electric bikes but I didn’t. You can get in early and leave late but can only access rooms within times. Can also visit for a day and not stay over.
Thank you very much for all your information x
Good for you…my husband died Oct 2023 and I’m just now (Nov2024) starting to move away from the raw phase of loss…he was a home bird I always wanted to travel…and we did visit many countries during our 44 year marriage…but now I plan to travel with trips through the winter when the dark nights set in…off to Tenerife in Nov…Christmas in Austria then a biggie trip to Australia and New Zealand in February…life is short…as we know….do whatever it is that makes you feel happy.
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Have a fantastic time, are ypu travelling solo or going with friends? If solo, let us all know who you are travelling with as it may give others inspiration to look at the company for other ideas.
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I was thinking exactly the same thing… are you going solo! I was perfectly ok when i went to Portugal this year are it was back to our fave place so know it well. I’m looking at kefalonia atm for May, as its a place we always said we’d go to. But feel a little apprehensive as this will be my first trip to somewhere totally new!
Oh…i miss him so flippin much. This time of years the worst i think and just want the year over now!
All on my own (female)which I’m fine with…I’m pretty chatty and sociable…I look to book with Saga or Titan as they pick you up from your home and as a steam railway volunteer I have booked with Great Rail Journeys who do UK and worldwide train themed trips…very good.
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Love the sound of Austria for christmas, it will be very scenic especially uf you are doing the train. We are all finding new places to visit and companies to book with.
Its a good idea letting others know of places to look at that are different and companies to recommend as we are all learning how to travel alone.
Been practicing by going to local places alone where do not know anyone at all. Just see how I go.
Today it was a community meal. I drove there only three or four miles away. I just sat by a lady on her own. She was pleased to chat.
May never seen her again but never mind. I felt too full to go shopping after so just came home. Sorted out clothes that fit for this time a year to give me a bit of confidence. All part of it. I don’t. Need new clothes. That is something. If I go away just for a night or two not too far away to see how I get on. I am lucky I live near some nice places. I can’t drive very far but I maybe could break up the distance a bit. When my husband was in hospital before he died I stayed. In a hotel close by for a couple of nights to spend more time with him. My son took me and picked me up. I could walk to where he was in Oxford. I had to eat out in a pub alone. I was very emotional but looking back I am glad I did. Maybe I ought to have spent longer there with hindsight but it is what it is. But it gave me the idea I could go there again as Oxford has a lot to do and public transport. A bit daunting to negotiate but I used to live there when I was young. Museums, market, cinemas, outdoor food stalls and parks and river. A huge library and all the rest of it. On a bus ride there are pretty villages close.
Sorry typos in previous post but it would not let me correct it all. Kept sticking and freezing. So hope can get gist and forgive me.
I want to do some glamping weekends with the dog next year and some cottage holidays just to get away. I did think about a static by the sea to buy, but not sure where yet.
Iv been so lonely… and my old cat died too afew months back. So I’ve just for 2new rescue cats 
I’m not sure that was the right move tbh…as has now restricted me on going away… iv already found a cattery for Sept… but it’s the rest of the year I’m thinking of! 
You live in a lovely part of the country. Well done you for trying it out. Ive just been to a local amdram with a friend and her husband. It was great. But, cant help thinking, where is my life going now?
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Nothing to do with bereavement but I’ve always travelled alone. biggest down side - it’s expensive.
Upside you decide what to do and when - FREEDOM!. People think im brave to go travelling/gigs etc on my own some say it’s sad. But think it’s sadder not go. Im rambling - sorry!
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You are not sad, but brave! I salute you.
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You are not sad at all, but like you said its expensive. So if any one finds cheap solo holidays let us all know. I’m sure many would travel if the price wasnt so expensive.
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Or start up a new singles holiday group?
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