Anyone else found themselves facing the same dilemma?

First of all - Welcome.

You know every one of us has found themselves facing that first step - regardless of whether we are widowed, divorced, separated or for any other reason but this is where your life changes - for the better.

There really is nothing to be nervous about - and No, you are neither feeble or pathetic - your fears are entirely natural. But you have already taken the first step in deciding that it is time to move on - so Yes this is the way forward.

Age is not an issue with Just You - you will find people of all ages on a Just You holiday - depending on what you personally choose. There must be somewhere you have always wanted to go - well now you can. So pick something you really fancy and go for it. I promise you will never look back. Your tour manager will make sure you are included and you will meet and make friends with some really great people. So what have you got to lose?

Have a great holiday - Enjoy ! - wherever you go. Just a word of warning - this holidaying lark is very very addictive....

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Welcome to you, Life is far to short to waste it so find a holiday you fancy and BOOK IT!! you will have a great time I am sure, then as Lesley says more will follow, I have my 8th booked in January 2012, I am 52 (still for a few more days).

Have fun

Cindy

Oh I can't think of a better way to celebrate your birthday than on holiday - and your 50th !! Go on push the boat out and treat yourself - you are worth it!

I did Sorrento for my birthday this year (not my 50th though) & have already booked Route 66 to celebrate my birthday next year.

You know you do not have to be 'brave' to book your holiday - just choose something you fancy - perhaps somewhere where you have always wanted to go and do it. Because you can.

You will meet lots of new people, make some new friends who are all single travellers too and your tour manager will look after you. What could be better than that?

Also there may be others on your trip who are holidaying as a single traveller for the first time - we all had to start somewhere.

Have a fabulous holiday - I know you will enjoy yourself.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

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I know this sounds a little feeble and slightly pathetic, but I am really nervous about booking a singles holiday. I am a 44 year old man, and after quite a tricky divorce, feel the only way forward is to book something and meet new people.

Anyone else found themselves facing the same dilemma?

Hi there, I too am in a similar, well sort of position, it is scary, im 44 and female so I know how you are feeling, I just need a gently kick in the right direction to book my first JY holiday!

I know this sounds a little feeble and slightly pathetic, but I am really nervous about booking a singles holiday. I am a 44 year old man, and after quite a tricky divorce, feel the only way forward is to book something and meet new people.

Anyone else found themselves facing the same dilemma?

I know this sounds a little feeble and slightly pathetic, but I am really nervous about booking a singles holiday. I am a 44 year old man, and after quite a tricky divorce, feel the only way forward is to book something and meet new people.

Anyone else found themselves facing the same dilemma?

Hi there, I too am in a similar sort of situation, im 44 also female. Its a case of taking the bull by the horns I think!! Tell you what you go on one first then you can tell me all about it, then if its a success I will book one. Hope to hear how you got on!!:P

I know this sounds a little feeble and slightly pathetic, but I am really nervous about booking a singles holiday. I am a 44 year old man, and after quite a tricky divorce, feel the only way forward is to book something and meet new people.

Anyone else found themselves facing the same dilemma?

Hi there, I too am in a similar sort of situation, im 44 also female. Its a case of taking the bull by the horns I think!! Tell you what you go on one first then you can tell me all about it, then if its a success I will book one. Hope to hear how you got on!!:P

Hi there bateman - bit formal I know but you didn't give a first name.

Welcome to us lot.

No you do not need a gentle kick anywhere, nor do you need Spaggs to road-test a holiday for you. Haha

You know you really are missing out on a good time. We all had to start somewhere and there is really nothing to fear. So why not practice what you preach and 'take the bull by the horns' yourself and give it a go. Pick something you fancy and go for it. I promise you will have a good holiday, make new friends and never look back. Go on, you are worth it!

I see Michael (MikeyB) has put a post on this thread and it looks like he is going to Prague for Christmas, the same as me. I hope he is ready to party - after all it is Christmas - and I have had 4 great Christmases with Just You so far! It's a pity you are not coming too!

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Hi I have just seen in another thread that your name is Allyson, so Welcome Allyson.

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

I have not yet booked my solo holiday yet so you are far braver than me. I am recently separated female aged 49 and looking for a special holiday jun/july 2012 to celebrate my 50th Birthday. Well done you for bokking and I hope you enjoy your holiday:D[/color]

Hi there, any ideas of where you might go for your special holiday, sounds like we both need to get brave...Allyson

Re - bateman

Hi I have just seen in another thread that your name is Allyson, so Welcome Allyson.

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Hi Lesley, its Allyson, thank you for your welcome message, I know what your saying is completely and utterly true, you too must of being in a similar position to me at one time perhaps, where do you usually fly from when you go on holiday?

I have not yet booked my solo holiday yet so you are far braver than me. I am recently separated female aged 49 and looking for a special holiday jun/july 2012 to celebrate my 50th Birthday. Well done you for bokking and I hope you enjoy your holiday:D[/color]

Well me too. Why am I contemplating this on finding myself alone at 58? Also scared to take the plunge. I may just jump jump if you do!

Re - bateman

Hi I have just seen in another thread that your name is Allyson, so Welcome Allyson.

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Hi Lesley, its Allyson, thank you for your welcome message, I know what your saying is completely and utterly true, you too must of being in a similar position to me at one time perhaps, where do you usually fly from when you go on holiday?

Hi Allyson,

Nice to hear from you.

Oh Yes - been there, done that - in 2007.

I live in the Midlands so we are not given much choice for local departures with Just You. Nor are there any connecting flights to London from either Birmingham or East Midlands but I have not let this deter me.

I have flown from Stansted and I am going from there next week, to Prague, for Xmas. I have to admit that I was worried about flying from Heathrow earlier in the year but honestly - it was 'a piece of cake' - I don't know what I had worried about and certainly have no reservations about doing it again. There is a Just You representative at the airports (sometimes this is your tour manager who travels out with the group) so there is always someone there to help you. It is comforting to know that you are safe and taken care of.

Please take on board what people have said - I promise you that it is not half as bad as you fear - and you have so much to gain.

I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and New Year - and also choose a good holiday (you could make this your New Year's Resolution!) so you have something to look forward to in 2012.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Re - bateman

Hi I have just seen in another thread that your name is Allyson, so Welcome Allyson.

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Hi Lesley, its Allyson, thank you for your welcome message, I know what your saying is completely and utterly true, you too must of being in a similar position to me at one time perhaps, where do you usually fly from when you go on holiday?

Hi Allyson,

Nice to hear from you.

Oh Yes - been there, done that - in 2007.

I live in the Midlands so we are not given much choice for local departures with Just You. Nor are there any connecting flights to London from either Birmingham or East Midlands but I have not let this deter me.

I have flown from Stansted and I am going from there next week, to Prague, for Xmas. I have to admit that I was worried about flying from Heathrow earlier in the year but honestly - it was 'a piece of cake' - I don't know what I had worried about and certainly have no reservations about doing it again. There is a Just You representative at the airports (sometimes this is your tour manager who travels out with the group) so there is always someone there to help you. It is comforting to know that you are safe and taken care of.

Please take on board what people have said - I promise you that it is not half as bad as you fear - and you have so much to gain.

I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and New Year - and also choose a good holiday (you could make this your New Year's Resolution!) so you have something to look forward to in 2012.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

I have not yet booked my solo holiday yet so you are far braver than me. I am recently separated female aged 49 and looking for a special holiday jun/july 2012 to celebrate my 50th Birthday. Well done you for bokking and I hope you enjoy your holiday:D[/color]

Well me too. Why am I contemplating this on finding myself alone at 58? Also scared to take the plunge. I may just jump jump if you do!

Hi soledancer - an unusual username.

Why are you contemplating this? - well because now you realise it is time to 'move on' , put the bad times behind you and start to enjoy life again.

Why are you scared? - because this is the most natural thing in your position.

However there really is no need to be scared. We have all been in that position, regardless of whether we are widowed, divorced, separated or just have a partner who doesn't like to travel.

So take that plunge - jump, jump and go for it. Only make sure you are jumping with excitement! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Then you will have something to look forward to and you will certainly not be 'alone'.

Don't forget if you want answers to anything please ask away. We are all fellow travellers - not staff - so there is usually someone who has done a trip you fancy or is going on the same trip.

Have a wonderful Xmas and a happy New Year.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel: