Travelling alone, whether it\u2019s through choice or necessity can be a wonderfully rewarding and varied experience – you have the opportunity to do anything and everything you want!<\/p>\n
With the whole world to choose from, where do you start?<\/p>\n
Do you want to explore your own country, or make a trip across the world? Are you after a luxurious experience or something a bit more active? Are you journeying alone because you want the solo experience, or are you looking to meet more like minded single travellers?<\/p>\n
Freebird Club is the world\u2019s most vibrant social travel club for the over 50s. Chat with members of our community, swap travel tips and if you fancy it, visit each other\u2019s hometowns. You can join the club here<\/ins><\/a>.<\/p>\n It can be very freeing travelling by yourself. Firstly, you need to decide what type of holiday you\u2019d like to take. There are an established set of companies catering to solo travelling, offering a wide variety of choices so the world truly is your oyster.<\/p>\n 1. Join the Freebird Club<\/p>\n Without trying to toot our own horn too much, there\u2019s no richer way of getting to know people than by staying with them and letting them guide you through their world, and having them introduce you to the people and places that make their region so unique. Be it a rustic Italian town or a Mid-Western American town you\u2019ll never meet a better guide than a sociable local.<\/p>\n As a social travel club we pride ourselves on being the most vibrant and active in the world. Just take a look at some of our case studies<\/ins><\/a> to see how our Freebirds have got on.<\/p>\n 2. Active holidays for singles over 50s<\/p>\n There\u2019s so much variety when it comes to being active. You might be a keen cyclist, an avid backpacker or is it a case of anything but sitting on the beach?<\/p>\n Some of the most popular active holidays are walking tours<\/ins><\/a>. Guided trekking across some of the most beautiful places in the world is incredibly liberating, and allows you plenty of time to get to know your fellow group.<\/p>\n Other options include cycling tours, which can range from leisurely trips from stop to stop, to more challenging rides through mountains, or yoga and wellness retreats if you feel like you need to connect with yourself, rather than nature.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re more of a water fan, then you could consider a week with other like-minded kayakers, surfers or sailors!<\/p>\n 3. City breaks for singles over 50<\/p>\n If you like indulging your cultural side, nourishing your soul with delicious food and drink and taking in varied and exciting architecture and art, then a city break could be for you.<\/p>\n These are a great option if you\u2019re short of time or fancy experiencing multiple places over a longer period without feeling rushed. Every major city has tour groups you can book on to, allowing you to get under-the-skin of a place with the option of meeting fellow-travellers.<\/p>\n You could start by experiencing the elegance and music in Vienna<\/ins><\/a>, the historic charm of Edinburgh<\/ins><\/a> or the picturesque beauty of Ljubljana<\/ins><\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Group Tours for older singles<\/p>\n Many tour companies offer a range of dedicated group-tour options for older singles. These allow you the opportunity to explore a new area of the world, get informed and meet new people.<\/p>\n The best examples of these companies will invite you to a closed facebook group beforehand to allow you to meet your fellow solo travellers and strike a rapport with them so it\u2019s less of an overwhelming experience when you arrive. Popular destinations include tours of Europe, South America and Asia.<\/p>\n 5. Coach tours for singles over 50<\/p>\nHow to holiday solo<\/h3>\n