My first tour was Sept 2006 to USA I went with My Mother In law who had lost her husband , I suppose you could say to hold her hand, we had a great time. We did join in with every one.

I have travelled on my own on many occasions and joined in and mix well.

I have also met people who I have then travelled again on JY tours with, but always make the point of sharing myself around and mixing in with others, not to stay TOGETHER at all times.

I would also like to point out I am a single traveller BUT I do have a husband (30Years) who would hate a touring holiday and is very happy for me to travel with JY.

I do not and don't want to share rooms with anybody I know, you always get a room to your self.

These holidays are for single travellers not just single people. I have met very nice people who share my interests and therefor I sometimes choose to holiday again with them... Which I for one think is a great by product of going on JY tours. I do not wish to go with Travelspher I am more than happy to carry on with JY even with a friend in tow.

On my latest trip to New Zealand there where 3 people with a friend in tow so thats 6 people out of 31, so many still were single travellers. I would say we did all mix in, and as people group together as the days go on I am sure we did not STICK out as couples so to speak.

Cindy

Yes Sue 2. On many of the JY holidays I have been on there have been pairs or small groups of people who have met on previous JY holidays. Whilst it is fantastic that they have made friends - and shows how enjoyable JY holidays are - I have found that they do not mix as well with the main group, and it reduces the number of people that solo travellers can interact with. Those in pairs don't have the same need to socialise with individuals and, sorry, but some seem to want to stick together. This could cause anxiety for people who are rather shy, or for first-timers, and make them feel a bit left out.

Just You is for Single Travellers - it says so on the brochure. Can we please keep it that way? It IS the perfect answer for those travelling alone, providing wonderful holidays. Those travelling together can have just as wonderful a time with Travelsphere, either in twin or single rooms.

Anyone else feel as strongly as I do?

I tend to agree. I am fortunate in that I have a cousin with whom I take a short break about once a year, and a friend in Scotland who I visit annually, but neither of them are single like myself. I haven't travelled alone yet but have now booked with Just You and am hoping to meet single travellers (i.e. people travelling alone like myself). I cannot understand someone who has a travelling companion choosing a singles holiday, as they obviously have many more options available to them.

There are so many other travel companies for couples or groups to use but so few for us solo travelers. There are many reasons why people travel solo. Bereavement(as is in my case) is just one of them. I personally do not wish to travel with many couples or groups as I would find it very emotionally difficult. Which is exactly why I picked Just You to travel with. The risk of diluting the company of solo's with couples could lead to solo's feeling marginalised and awkward especially if the group was small, no matter how friendly the couples/groups may be. If you are thinking of traveling with a friend or relative please choose one of the VERY many holiday companies who specialise in these holidays and leave the rare groups such as Just You to the solo/single traveller.

I agree totally with Bridget, there are many companies for couples or groups but not for single travellers.

There are also only so many places available on each trip, and I don't think its fair that these should be taken up by couples or groups at the risk of us single travellers missing out due to them being booked up.

On my first trip last year there were a group of 3 who had met on previous holidays, they just went everywhere and did everything together. Thats hardly what JY is about.

I did the Austrian Lakes holiday a couple of years ago, and in this hotel the tables are set for four people, and whilst those travelling with friends, of whom there were a goodly number on this holiday, mixed well on trips, they always sat together at meals times, this meant that for me as a solo traveller I was very limited to a choice of dining companions, which was sometimes a bit difficult, which is back to diluting those who are solo travellers being sometimes being limited with people to mix with.

Angela

Is there anybody out there doing the China trip on the 22nd August? Would love to get in touch just to feel "I know somebody". It really is a "big thing" for me as I am in my late 60's.

Sonia

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i am taking my first holiday with

just you this year. I sincerely hope that it will a party of people travelling alone for whatever reason. My Husband left me in 2010 and I still find it hard to travel with couples, of any sex, due to their closeness and togetherness.

That was my sole reason for booking a singles holiday.

Following the death of my husband I decided to see as much of the world as I could and at the time I really didn't want to be on a holiday (and still don't) where there were couples, who however friendly were still a couple. Just You seemed the ideal company, a good choice of destinations, no single supplement and an excellent standard of rooms much better than the often substandard rooms given when solo on other holiday.

When my sister and friend (who had not previously met my sister) expressed an interest in coming along then it didn't occur to me/us that there was a possibility it would offend other singles as we were there as three separate individuals not a threesome. Although naturally we did spend time together, I don't believe we kept together as a group to the exclusion of others. We did tend to sit together most mealtimes but this was on a table with others and other members of the party had also joined into groups and sat together.

Because of the high standard of our first holiday my friend and I have chosen Just You for our next adventure.

I appreciate that some people may like to keep Just You for singles only but surely that is just as discriminating . On the occasions I want to holiday alone, I do also go on holiday with my family, I want a single room, no couples, and if a friend also wants to come along then that is great as its someone to share memories, experiences with afterwards.

So please – just because we may travel together don't judge us, we do want to mix and get to know the rest of the group, after all what is travel all about but broadening ones knowledge not just of foreign parts but also getting to know your travelling companions and who know what other friends you may pick up on the way.:rolleyes:

:(:(Having just read all these posts I am becoming more nervous than ever. I have never, ever, been on holiday on my own before so this is a first and I only hope I won't regret it.

Is there anybody out there doing the China trip on the 22nd August? Would love to get in touch just to feel "I know somebody". It really is a "big thing" for me as I am in my late 60's.

Sonia

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Don't worry the vast majority of travellers are on their own, you will make many friends on the trip. I've done 5 holidays with JY and that is how I see it.

i am taking my first holiday with

just you this year. I sincerely hope that it will a party of people travelling alone for whatever reason. My Husband left me in 2010 and I still find it hard to travel with couples, of any sex, due to their closeness and togetherness.

That was my sole reason for booking a singles holiday.

I've done 5 trips with JY and the vast majority of travellers are on their own, well over 90% of them from what i've seen so dont let this post put you off.

:(:(Having just read all these posts I am becoming more nervous than ever. I have never, ever, been on holiday on my own before so this is a first and I only hope I won't regret it.

Is there anybody out there doing the China trip on the 22nd August? Would love to get in touch just to feel "I know somebody". It really is a "big thing" for me as I am in my late 60's.

Sonia

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Don't worry the vast majority of travellers are on their own, you will make many friends on the trip. I've done 5 holidays with JY and that is how I see it.

Thanks Mick, it is very difficult when you are suddenly alone after being part of a couple for nearly 50 years. Sonia

Another perspective, I am a Widow my Brother a Widower, It would seem some think we should only holiday with travel sphere if we wish to travel together. Both of us could not bear to holiday with those very lucky people who still have a very special someone to travel with. Should we go with JY but only seperately? Life is short, live and let live, dont be judgemental go on holiday have fun, talk to everyone some you will click with and some you wont wether they are in a 'group' or not.

Interesting thoughts from everyone and I can see where you are all coming from. The reason I would like to do a singles holiday but with my sister is that trying to book a "couples" holiday I am sure we would end up surrounded by happy and together couples and not feel that we are meeting other people on their own so to speak. I lost my husband three years ago and feel I would love to meet more single peope, we all know that feeling that Valentines day is bringing up don't we, I don't want to feel I am looking for a dating holiday or to find another partner. My sister doesn't have a partner, hasn't been married and is quite shy so I felt that going on a singles holiday we would have more opportunity of being part of a group of like minded people and again not couples, this isn't offered on other types of group or couples holidays. We would prefer a twin room as I know my sister would be happier sharing although to me having been on my own now I also enjoy my own space - even though there are times when I hate being alone and miss my husband and family life that we used to take for granted.

So thank you again for all your replies, I will certainly look into Travelsphere and I will also consider JustYou for Just Me (have already recommended you for another widowed lady looking to be brave and go it alone) Have fun everyone and I look forward to meeting some of you in the future.

I can identify with your feelings COMPLETELY (been there-still there-and am wearing the T shirt as we speak) and know absolutely that you would have a wonderful time on a just you holiday. You really must take the plunge. I think my previous comments may have been a little judgemental in some parts and of course there are exceptions to every rule. I do hope you pick a lovely holiday and enjoy yourself as much as I did on my first solo holiday with Just you last year. I am off to Peru in four weeks and can't wait. I am already thinking ahead to 2013!! Best of luck,

Bridget

Thank you everyone for all your replies, would you believe I have only just found the thread again, although I have looked a few times and thought it must've sunk :s

Interesting thoughts from everyone and I can see where you are all coming from. The reason I would like to do a singles holiday but with my sister is that trying to book a "couples" holiday I am sure we would end up surrounded by happy and together couples and not feel that we are meeting other people on their own so to speak. I lost my husband three years ago and feel I would love to meet more single peope, we all know that feeling that Valentines day is bringing up don't we, I don't want to feel I am looking for a dating holiday or to find another partner. My sister doesn't have a partner, hasn't been married and is quite shy so I felt that going on a singles holiday we would have more opportunity of being part of a group of like minded people and again not couples, this isn't offered on other types of group or couples holidays. We would prefer a twin room as I know my sister would be happier sharing although to me having been on my own now I also enjoy my own space - even though there are times when I hate being alone and miss my husband and family life that we used to take for granted.

So thank you again for all your replies, I will certainly look into Travelsphere and I will also consider JustYou for Just Me (have already recommended you for another widowed lady looking to be brave and go it alone) Have fun everyone and I look forward to meeting some of you in the future.

Best wishes,

Bob

Anna

Happy holidays,

Janice

On my first holiday there were a group of 8 people, all of whom travelled together, and all of whom had absolutely no interest in mixing with or being friendly with anyone else. An example of this is that I tried to sit at "their" table, and was told that this was their table and they didn't want "outsiders" eating with them.

It was fortunate that there was a large group, so it didn't matter that much, but if say there had only been a small group, then their selfish actions would have ruined an expensive holiday, and it would had been the last time I travelled with JY.

It's fine to comment that "it isn't up to anyone to dictate which travel company we opt to travel with", but JY is exactly that JUST YOU, and while, to me, it's OK for a couple of people who know each other to travel together, any more risk ruining other peoples holiday by their selfish actions. After all if you are with a group of 10 people and 8 know each other in effect you're going on holiday on your own.

One suggestion, is that JY should stop large groups of people booking together; leaving aside the fact that this is impossible, as they will (quite deliberately) book individually, JY's primary purpose is to make money, and it isn't going to turn away business.