joan.carter
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I keep coming back to this page as I am very nervous about booking a holiday on my own - I am a widow -71years of age but young at heart and would like to know if people of my age book these holidays or is it mostly younger folk who book?

Joan

patricebry
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Hi Joan,

Don't worry about your age - I'm 73 and am going on my 8th Just You holiday to China in September! I've been on four long haul ones and have never been the oldest!

I was a little concerned about my age on the forthcoming China trip as it is extremely 'busy' but I'm sure I'm just as fit as most of the .younger ones and, up to now, there are two other people in their seventies going. When I went on the America's Parks and Canyons trip, three people were in their eighties!!

Therefore I'm doing these trips while I still can - and you should do the same!!

Happy Holidays!!

Regards, Pat

JustAndy103
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Hi Joan

Please do not let your age, Be a concern for you, In choosing a Just You holiday, 71 is no age at all. And on all my holidays I have had many folk of similar age to yourself Joan. I have never been on a JY trip, where the age was a concern to anyone. I have done, Beach, Walking, Touring and sight seeing trips. I can assure you, That you are more than welcome to come along. So join us

Regards Andy

Peter Jersey
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Joan

Please do not be afraid because of your age. I agree with Pat that age is no barrier, and choose the holiday that you want to do. At 71 years young I doubt that you would be the eldest. I am 72 and have just returned from Treasures of Andalucia and there was a gentleman in his 90's on that. I am off to China in September when I will be 73. Whatever the ages are you will all gel together because the groups all have ont thing in common, everyone is there is to have a good holiday. So book your dream destination and go and enjoy.

Best wishes

Peter

sontab
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Joan,

I have booked my first holiday, having been widowed recently, and I am 67.

Sonia

Lizzie62
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I have more concerns regarding age. I've booked to go on Riviera Splendour holiday 15th May and found out yesterday that all 15 people on the holiday with me are over 60 - mostly in their 70's. I'm a widow of 49!
mulberrymarmalade
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'joan.carter' wrote:

I keep coming back to this page as I am very nervous about booking a holiday on my own - I am a widow -71years of age but young at heart and would like to know if people of my age book these holidays or is it mostly younger folk who book?

Joan

Just go for it! I am off on my first Just You trip fairly soon and I have had my bus pass for several years! The friend who suggested Just You is only a year or so younger than you. Remember that it's not the number of years that count but how old you feel.

LovelyLesley1
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'joan.carter' wrote:

I keep coming back to this page as I am very nervous about booking a holiday on my own - I am a widow -71years of age but young at heart and would like to know if people of my age book these holidays or is it mostly younger folk who book?

Joan

Hi Joan,

71 - Spring Chicken! Age is a number. You can be any age you want to be. 21 - 121 it really doesn't matter.

Groups on Just You holidays are a mixture of ages (thank goodness). Never been a problem. So pick something you fancy, book it & look forward to a great holiday - and never look back.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

nixon
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Joan

Don't fret as everyone has said you will fit in fine, I hope you book a tour as I know you would have a great time.

Lizzie

Don't worry someone has to be the youngest one or the oldest one I am 53 so I can also be at the younger end of the scale. Every one just mucks intogether and you will be fine, I have been on tours with people in there 30's or 80's with a JY tour age honestly is just a number.

I have been on 8 JY tours so if I can help at all just ask.

Cindy

Aylesbury
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'sontab' wrote:

Joan,

I have booked my first holiday, having been widowed recently, and I am 67.

Sonia

Don't worry about age and you will find that there are plenty of other widows to chat to so yhou will not feel out of place

brenliz
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'Lizzie62' wrote:

I have more concerns regarding age. I've booked to go on Riviera Splendour holiday 15th May and found out yesterday that all 15 people on the holiday with me are over 60 - mostly in their 70's. I'm a widow of 49!

Please don't be worried. JY hols are usually a very mixed group and all of them that I have met have been really young at heart despite what their age may be. I have been travelling with JY for over eight years and have met many people even younger than you on the hols. NEVER had a bad holiday with JY yet!!!!!

jordapete
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'joan.carter' wrote:

I keep coming back to this page as I am very nervous about booking a holiday on my own - I am a widow -71years of age but young at heart and would like to know if people of my age book these holidays or is it mostly younger folk who book?

Joan

I am 83 and went on first Just you holiday to Luxembourg last A ugust and the group were great with age span from late thirties to mid seventies and ME Regards Peter Jordan

marks
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Hi Joan,

I laughed when i saw your post because i went on my first just you holiday when i was 22 to Paris. I went to Croatia last year and i can assure you that although there was a massive variety of ages, your age is probably around the average. I echo the sentiments of everyone here. You're age and marital status will not present a problem.

Thanks

Mark

Jaya
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Age is just a number. The beauty of going with Just You is that they do not 'discriminate' against age. I have been on two holidays with Just You and on both trips people of all ages mixed well. Don't let age come between you and a fantastic holiday. Enjoy yourself while you can.

Jaya