Hello, I came across Just You at a time that I am considering taking a solo tour for the very first time. My husband died in February 2018 and we enjoyed our holidays together. I still want to travel but the thought of doing this on my own is very daunting. I have browsed the brochure and am very taken with the idea of India. My friends are all still married, have partners and travelling as a third wheel is often tricky. I need to branch out and make new memories and I need to do this on my own. What's it like? Jan

Hi.  Although I have a lovely husband, he doesn't like travelling and isn't interested in seeing places round the world.  He's much happier staying home to look after everything.   However, I had a bit of a health scare two years ago and decided to see some places I've always wanted to see.  Found the JY site and booked my first holiday last year - Classic Cities of Italy.  I was apprehensive about going alone but I needn't have worried.  The group was lovely and friendly and our tour manager was the greatest.  Because all the excursions are booked up front, there's nothing to worry about as you always have company and feel safe.  I'm going back to Italy again this year with JY but am planning India next year.  So I would say 'just go for it', and enjoy the company and friendship.  It's not always easy to make friends with people, but as everyone is travelling solo, you just have to overcome shyness and speak and be friendly to the other group members, and you will find you receive the same in return.  Hope this helps, and happy travelling.

Hello, I came across Just You at a time that I am considering taking a solo tour for the very first time. My husband died in February 2018 and we enjoyed our holidays together. I still want to travel but the thought of doing this on my own is very daunting. I have browsed the brochure and am very taken with the idea of India. My friends are all still married, have partners and travelling as a third wheel is often tricky. I need to branch out and make new memories and I need to do this on my own. What's it like? Jan

Hi Jan

I'm sorry to hear about your husband. As I have said on here many times (sorry other members) you have done the hard bit so choose it, book it enjoy it. You certainly will not be alone on any JY holiday unless you want that bit of down time and then back to the group and you will find many people in the same situation. I have been to Mumbai (not with JY) but the sites and sounds etc will definitely attack your senses. Go on Jan take the plunge it will certainly be worth it and I'm sure your husband would be willing you on.

Safe travelling with JY

Paul

I began travelling with solo holiday companies in 2010 and have done both long haul and european holidays. Have done both the Spirit of India and the Kerala trips. They are very different the former is very full on but gives you a real flavour of India. The Amritsar add on was not available when I did the Tour but I would recommend you do this. Kerala is lovely and this is a more relaxed trip. Can also recommend Sri Lanka. I went there in May with another company.

Travelling alone is always duanting and I still feel apprehensive as I leave for a trip. I have met a lot of interesting and friendly people on my travels and now meet up with some regularly.

My advice is go for it!

Lesley

I HAVE to be right this time!  It's the Canadian Rockies.   When I went to the Rockies and Vancouver last year the train ride wasn't included but I assume that JY is reinstating it because I was told that it had been part of the holiday in previous years.   It'll be very interesting to see the new brochure - which will no doubt arrive while I'm away on my first JY holiday of the year.

Ann

So will I Ann,

Looking forward to see if it is included this time. Hope they cancel the Alaskan cruise part of it though!!!

Eric

Hi Jenny, if you are too late to book Alcatraz all is not lost!  I did the Golden West tour in 2011 and did the SF Bay cruise.  Although we did not actually visit Alcatraz we sailed near to it and the commentary told us lots about the prison, so although it wouldn't be quite the same as visiting it you could still learn a lot about it that way.  Hope you manage to get tickets though!

Hi Nicki, the age range of JY tours varies from tour to tour - I was 40 when I did the Golden West and I was certainly one of the youngest.  The age range in general is 20s - 80s, with most being 55-75.  Sometimes I'm the youngest on a tour, most times I'm not; having said that, as others will quickly tell you, everyone mixes well together on a JY tour so once you make an effort to talk to others you will be just fine!

All the best,

Bob

The best advice I can give you is to read as many threads on the forum as you can and you will see what JY tours and the people that go on them are like!  We are generally a friendly bunch, travelling solo and maybe single, widowed, divorced or have a partner who doesn't want to travel.  Many JY customers make friends quickly on holidays and some keep in touch and go on further tours together.  Generally speaking the groups gel and people mix well.  The tours are very good, getting a bit pricey, but worth it!  I have done 18 tours since 2010 and hope to continue travelling with JY for many years to come.

I did the Spirit of India in 2012 when it was first introduced.  A great introduction to the madness that is northern India and it packs a lot in.  You would see all the iconic sights and it is a full on tour.  I haven't done the Kerala tour, but I gather it has a more relaxed pace.

Hope this helps!

Bob

You are not alone in your loss, there are many travellers who have lost loved ones...

I have not been to India but it is very popular I started using JY in 2006 and have travelled the world with them on approx 12 tours.

You see and do so much in a very safe way. I go for the full on tours so I am busy all day.

Tour size varies but I like about 30-35 people it gives a good mix for me..obviosley like life you won’t gel with every one, but it’s only for say 2 weeks...

There are fantastic laughs along the way, and sometimes even tears but thats all,OK...

Have a look at the reviews that are online about the tour I am sure there is lots of information you can gain..

Just book it go with a open mind and have FUN!!

Cindy

Hello, I came across Just You at a time that I am considering taking a solo tour for the very first time. My husband died in February 2018 and we enjoyed our holidays together. I still want to travel but the thought of doing this on my own is very daunting. I have browsed the brochure and am very taken with the idea of India. My friends are all still married, have partners and travelling as a third wheel is often tricky. I need to branch out and make new memories and I need to do this on my own. What's it like? Jan

Hello Jan, I lost my husband 3 years ago and I did my first solo holiday June of this year and first time with JY, I had a brilliant time there was 17 of us that went from Gatwick and by the time we landed I new most of them especially one lady which we become friends and still keep in touch with well there is a couple of ladys that I keep in touch with now, but I would say book somewhere and go for it I'm so glad I did, iv now booked Christmas and new year in Malta and can't wait. I found it very relaxing cause the TM sorts every thing out and you can do as much or as little as you want , everybody are in the same boat with great storys to tell, there was 33 in our group and everybody got on we had a right laugh, I could go on but don't want to bore you ha ha so if you want to know anything eles then please ask. Donna.

I found JY and decided that I wanted my first trip on my own to be totally mind blowing to take my mind off what had happened and what could have been.

I chose India and it was one of the best decisions I have made.

I am going again to India with JY on the 4th February 2019. It will be my 3rd trip to India and about my15th singles trip.

Dont keep thinking about it just book it. You wont regret it. You will be very well looked after.

Thank you in advance.

Shall be going with another company as it includes Shimla which is what I have always wanted to see next January. Most of the same tour as Spirit of India, could have done Shimla as an add on, my girls would have killed me if I had :rolleyes: 

You have done well in a short time. Go with it and have the time of your life.

Jan