We all know how your feeling as we have all felt like that at some time before booking or before the trip. All I can say is I have been on 6 JY trips and have 2 more booked, I have not had a bad one yet, some are better than others but not any ones fault just how I have felt, but over all they are great value for money and as a lady I have always felt very safe. Through going away I have made a couple of holiday friends so sometimes I go on a tour with them but I still do travel on my own.
As for what holiday well choose one you really like the look of, then you know you will be with like minded people you all have that holiday in common. I have been on large tour groups and small tour groups but everybody very quickly helps and looks out for one another. I hope that you give it a go,and have a great time.
Cindy