| Traveling solo for the first time after divorce or | | | | 2. Hotels for singles |
| losing your husband or partner can feel pretty scary. | | | | Most of these hotels cater exclusively for singles and |
| But without travel companions the choice is stepping | | | | you have to book your flight separately. I stayed at |
| out on your own or not having a holiday at all. Once | | | | Mistral Hotel in Crete and was met at the airport with |
| you have overcome concerns about appearing | | | | other guests and taken to the hotel a short drive |
| desperate and friendless and feeling lonely and | | | | away. The owner and his family made everyone feel |
| awkward eating alone, there are many benefits to | | | | at home and were especially good with nervous |
| going on holiday on your own.It is the ultimate | | | | people who had never been away on their own |
| indulgence, being able to go where you want when | | | | before.The Manager's mother cooked amazing food, |
| you want. Meeting new people can also be exciting | | | | much of which they had grown themselves and we |
| and you can always have fun inventing your own | | | | all ate together in the evening. There are no single |
| profile and history! | | | | supplements. |
| 1. Holidays for singles | | | | 3. Cruises for singles |
| For your first holiday on your own I recommend | | | | Cruising is an ideal getaway for single women on their |
| going with a holiday company that specializes in | | | | own and offers the breathing space of a resort |
| package holidays for singles.There are plenty out | | | | getaway, pampering service, opportunities to meet |
| there including Solos Holidays, Travel One and Saga | | | | new friends and the chance to visit a new place |
| for Singles.They offer all types of holidays including, | | | | every day.The biggest problem is the single |
| city breaks, sun and sand, activity holidays and long | | | | supplements.However some cruise lines such as |
| haul trips to exotic places. | | | | Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, and |
| These holidays have the benefit of going with a | | | | Silversea only add 25% percent supplements on |
| group of other singles accompanied by a | | | | certain cruises for solo travelers. A cheaper |
| representative. You can choose to do your own thing | | | | alternative is to consider a cabin share by using a 'find |
| during the day or pal up with others to go | | | | a partner' programme offered by many lines. You are |
| sightseeing or for some retail therapy. In the evening | | | | matched with another solo passenger of the same |
| you all meet up for a drink before dinner and share a | | | | gender, which avoids a single supplement. Sharing a |
| table with the other single guests. | | | | cabin with a stranger might not be your cup of tea |
| The benefits are that you do not get lonely and can | | | | but it does make cruising more affordable. |
| choose to be alone or with others. There is also | | | | Traveling alone can be your best experience and you |
| someone on hand in an emergency and there are no | | | | will definitely learn more about yourself and return |
| single supplements. | | | | feeling more confident. Why not give it a try? |