I did the Norwich Christmas break 2 years ago and it was very enjoyable, and this year I'm doing the one in Edinburgh which always seems to be popular (and I only live an hour away from Edinburgh, which is even better for travelling in winter weather). You are very well looked after on these breaks, so I would say go for it and enjoy

Best Wishes

Anne

I too am in this position, so I went away with Just You last Christmas. I went to Germany, and it was fabulous. There was a great mix of people on the tour, not all widowed. People have all sorts of reasons for choosing not to be with family at Christmas. The hotel was festive, but my surroundings were so different that the hole left in my life seemed much much smaller. I am planning to get away this Christmas with Just You this year too, probably to the Italian Riviera. As someone said on the tour, we find ourselves with the opportunity to assert our independence, so let's assert it! And that was said by a single lady who always seems to end up entertaining her young nephews and nieces despite her preference to sit quietly with a large glass of wine...

I've been on a few Christmas and New Year holidays with JY but choose to go abroad rather than stay at home as better value for money?!

I've been to Iceland for the New Year, Italian Dolomites & Croatia for both, and Lake Bled for Christmas. This year I'm considering either Marrakech or Lake Garda.

There are lots of people on the festive trips in the same position as you so you will not feel out of place. Like you I do not wish to inconvenience family members into deciding "whose turn it is".

I hope this helps. Enjoy whatever you decide.

Regards

Sylvia

Last Year did Costa Brava which covers Christmas and New Year, fully enjoyed it had a great time.

Hi. Has anyone been on one of the festive breaks? My husband died in May this year and this will be my first Christmas without him. I know my family will invite them to be with them but I just don't want to be a burden to them or get to a situation where they are trying to decide whose turn it is to have Mum! I am looking at the break to Norwich but not sure if many other people would be going. Thank you for reading this.

Hi Rhonda,

Yes, your first Christmas alone can be dreadful. My advice, and I have been there, is to accept a family invitation but make it absolutely clear that next year you will do your own thing. It is after all, their first Christmas without Dad. However, you are the best judge of your family, so if you do book, then I am sure you will have a great time. I haven't been to Norwich for some time but it was a very nice city and had a great shopping centre.

Best wishes for whatever you decide.

Regards

Sylvia