Debbie Robinson | Director , Marketing & Corporate Social Responsibility , Allianz

Being a solo senior is not what it used to be ! Confident , vibrant single seniors are travelling the world and having a great time doing it . Being on your own allows the freedom to travel wherever and whenever you choose . In fact , the benefits of solo senior travel are many and whether you are a senior woman or man travelling alone , your golden years await , and they are filled with adventure .

Start Small

Unsure of where to start ? Single senior travel tours are a good option if you don ’ t want to head out completely alone and are looking to make new friends . These tours will offer lots of support — you can get a full , all-inclusive package that will manage all of your day-today needs or something a bit less structured where you have more options and open days to fill with activities of your choosing .

Pace Yourself

Vacations for singles over 60 are meant to be relaxing . Unless you want to cycle through the Pyrenees or hike the Inca Trail , most solo seniors are looking for travel that is stimulating but not overwhelming . A city is a good place to start , particularly one where the local language won ’ t be a huge barrier ( and don ’ t be afraid to dust off that high school French !). Once you get into the swing of senior solo travel , it will be easier to move outside of a city to more rural or exotic destinations .

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