Hi Paul, like you I'm in my 50's and plucked up the courage to go on a singles hol for the first time. I'm going further afield to Lake Garda for Xmas. Looking forward to it but with a bit of trepidation! I say go for it....won't know what it's like till you've tried it & from other comments, most people going on these are in the same boat. Good luck, Martyn