Hi I am recently widowed (July 2010) and I am very nervous about meeting new people as a single and not a couple,I want to get out and about and meet new people and try and not be so dependant on my family. I am thinking of a weekend break to see how I cope, has anyone else been in my position and what was your experience of your first single break ?

Hi Anne,

I lost my partner in 2009, in June 2010 I decided to do a JY holiday (Americas Golden West). I had travelled on my own before but because of my loss thought it best to travel with other singles.

Loved the holiday and the people I met so decided to do another in November (treasures of andalucia) which again was great.

I've now booked two more Discover Mallorca (april) and Parks and Canyons (june), can't wait.

Just You really look after you and many others on the trip will be in a similar position, we are all singles who want a good holiday so we all have something in common before we meet.

You wont regret booking.

Mick

HI Anne I lost my husband in october 2010 and I am thinking of going to Halkidiki on 26th Sep 2011.I thought i may as well try a week rather than just a weekend thinking I would just be getting into the swing of it and then it would be home. So I told myself why not make the most of it by doing a week for not much more cost.and I love Greece anyway .I am the point of a final decision now . Hope this helps you Regards Dawn