Hi, I have booked the above as my first foray into single travel. I am naturally apprehensive and would like to have a chat with anyone who is also on the trip. Lost my wife of 40 yrs, 2 yrs ago and have found the experience of booking and plucking up courage rather daunting! Martin.

Hi Martin, I am also booked on the trip to NY 13th May, flying from Manchester. See my post of 8/4/16 and also my question to the editor. I'm also quite new to single travel and I'm a bit apprehensive as well but I'm sure we'll have a great time. I love cities and have been to many in Europe but this will be my first visit to the US. Understand there are 26 of us , 22 women and 4 men with a wide age range, mid 30s to early 80s so looking forward to meeting you and everyone else.

Not long now ! Janet