ANNECRA
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My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

DavidG
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I was in similar position when my wife died. Picked relatively local holiday in Egypt as 'taster.' Was nervous first time, but had such a great holiday that I have since been to China, Canada and just booked for Australia! I
Annam
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I've done about 10 holiday. Most people are nervous on 1st holilday - don't be. Which ever holiday you go with, you'll have a great time
traveljoe
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

Hello - Ive just joined also, while not in your position am still very nervous about going it alone. Where were you thinking of going. Jo

fowler.pauline
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

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fowler.pauline
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

My husband passed away two and a half years ago. I went on a singles holiday two years ago and was nervous, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am going on another holiday soon. Just keep reminding yourself that, for various reasons, everyone there is on their own.

AngieMelody
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'fowler.pauline' wrote:

'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

My husband passed away two and a half years ago. I went on a singles holiday two years ago and was nervous, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am going on another holiday soon. Just keep reminding yourself that, for various reasons, everyone there is on their own.

Hi, sorry for your loss. My husband is dialled and can't travel. I really want to see the world so I am going to go on the Australia and singapore trip in oct. I am very nervous also. Angle

Roma55
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

Hi Anne - I too am looking at going away on my own - 32 years of marriage my husband and I have split up, so you are not alone in how you feel!

KATIE66
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

Hello I am in the same postion as you But I got such positive feed back from the community of friends I went ahead last February and booked for Tuscany and I am looking forward to travelling next week, I will keep you posted on how things go..Katie:cool:

2468rosemary
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Hello there Ladies and Gentleman

Yes you are right everyone is in the same predicament "On their Own" whether it be bereavement, divorce,single,Married but Hubby doesnt like holidays, or that you are a Carer having a break, at the end of the Day we are all going on Holiday and are all there to enjoy ourselves and make friends. Apart from those that have made friends and go in 3's and 4's now and makes first timers a bit uncomfortable.

Whatever trip you choose you can rest assured there will be nice people to befriend, no-one is ever left out unless they choose to be.

Good Luck to you all ,I remember my 1st and now I will be on my 13th, The first was Sorrento and was petrified, but I never looked back and can't wait year after year to book again.

Also never worry about age I think it ranges from 40/80 but some of the younger ones are not as fit as the older ones , so never worry about age, I don't and I am 70 now !!!!!

Regards Rosemary xx

Derek Healy
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

Derek Healy
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'ANNECRA' wrote:

My husband has recently passed away and I am now looking at going on a holiday on my own, but I am very nervous about this. I am sure there are many more of you out there that have been in my ;position. How did you go on with your first holiday on your own?.

I am in the same situation and wondered what you were nervous about? I am nervous about everything in general really it is a totally new ball game being alone and travelling, I think it is mostly about having the confidence to do it the first time and see how you feel. It is a big step believe me and I do know how you feel but I suppose people in our situation are the only ones who can make that step so I am very soon going to make a decision and go for it!!

Kind regards Derek from Portsmouth

bourkie
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Hello my husband passed away christmas time 2005. I plucked up the courage and booked a Just you holiday to Australia with a New Zealand add on. Nervous did not come into, it I was petrified as the holiday came nearer. My son dropped me off at Heathrow and waved bye bye!. Made my way to the exec lounge, deep breath in I went. Met by a lovely receptionist, who pointed me in the direction of other Just you's. The rest as they say is history. Our group all had met by the time we boarded the plane, we had seats close together, in fact Barbara the lady I sat by and I still go on holiday sometimes with Marion another lady I met on this trip. Once you meet up in the airport-plane -lounge you will meet some fiendly people and have a holiday of a lifetime. We all start off on our own, but then meet and make friends. I hope that what ever you decide you will enjoy!.

Lillie.

bourkie
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Hello my husband passed away christmas time 2005. I plucked up the courage and booked a Just you holiday to Australia with a New Zealand add on. Nervous did not come into, it I was petrified as the holiday came nearer. My son dropped me off at Heathrow and waved bye bye!. Made my way to the exec lounge, deep breath in I went. Met by a lovely receptionist, who pointed me in the direction of other Just you's. The rest as they say is history. Our group all had met by the time we boarded the plane, we had seats close together, in fact Barbara the lady I sat by and I still go on holiday sometimes with Marion another lady I met on this trip. Once you meet up in the airport-plane -lounge you will meet some fiendly people and have a holiday of a lifetime. We all start off on our own, but then meet and make friends. I hope that what ever you decide you will enjoy!.

Lillie.

bourkie
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Hello its me again, on my previous post forgot to say my trip to Australia was in 2007. Since then have been on Rocky Mountainer with Alaskan cruise, the Golden West and September last year China. All with Just You. I am no longer petrified but do get nervous as most people do. So go for it!.

Lillie

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Jemma
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Hi All

I had my first Experience of a Just you Holiday in September last year when I went on a trip to the Algarve. Prior to booking the holiday I was very nervous as I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I did think about it for a long time before booking but when I got there I was so glad that I'd done it.

I have a mild form of Cerebral Palsy but I want to see the world and don't see any reason why my disability should stop me from doing so, and infact I think my friends and family back home were more nervous about me travelling alone than I was!

At the time of my holiday I was 28 years old and the youngest person in my group, but I really didn't mind that at all. I met some really lovely, friendly and helpful people. No-one paid too much attention to my disability except for on the odd occasion when I needed a little bit of help, and I took part in almost everything during that week. I am now looking to book my second trip with Just You, and yes the nerves are there again now as it will be a trip to a new place with a whole new group of people but I've figured that if I've done it once I can do it again, so I'm just going to go for it!

It's only natural to be nervous at the prospect of something new, after all it's the unknown, but trust me if you don't do it you'll never know about all the fun you could have. Life is all about experiences!

Take care all!

Love Jemma x

scemaindy
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I too am widowed (4 years ago) and went on my first Just You holiday 1 year later. I had a brilliant time and am about to go on my 3rd Just You holiday. Don't be nervous - everyone is in the same boat as you for whatever reason, and they all want to be friendly. I'm still in touch with people I met on that first holiday. You'll have a brilliant time. Good luck, and just enjoy yourself.