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Single traveller 70+

D3P0
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My dad is 74 and my mum passed away recently. He’s keen to travel as a single person now. Can anyone recommend any holiday companies suitable for single OAP’s?
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  • elsien
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    What sort of holiday is he looking for?
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  • D3P0
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    elsien wrote: »
    What sort of holiday is he looking for?

    Anything really? They used to bus to Ireland and places from suffolk. Nothing long haul. Coach trip style I’d suggest
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  • maman
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    I've not used them myself but a close friend often used Shearings Highlands and Islands coach tours to various destinations in Scotland. Cruises are popular too.
  • pattycake
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    We have been to Europe a couple of times with Alfa Travel. Coach tour with a definite emphasis on the older traveller. Good value for money if a little no frills.

    We’ve also used them for trips in the UK. Again not 4* but very acceptable.
  • Fortyfoot
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    Try asking in the UK forum.
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  • katejo
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    D3P0 wrote: »
    My dad is 74 and my mum passed away recently. He’s keen to travel as a single person now. Can anyone recommend any holiday companies suitable for single OAP’s?
    Have you looked at Saga Holidays? I haven't tried them myself (a bit too young still) but know someone who has.
  • Robin9
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    SAGA is one but look at Great Rail Journeys/ Rail Discoveries - UK, Europe and wider afield. Also HF Holidays.

    I'm 70 and travel alone but enjoy the group and being organised.
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  • El8482
    El8482 Posts: 9 Forumite
    I would not let my parents (any of them) travel by themselves. But I really awed by your father. That a very nice that he is enjoying every day and interested in seeing new places. I wish I will be in such a mood when will be 70
  • EssexExile
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    El8482 wrote: »
    I would not let my parents (any of them) travel by themselves.

    Why on earth not? I have a friend in his 90s who still travels the world alone.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
  • Bogof_Babe
    Bogof_Babe Posts: 10,803 Forumite
    EssexExile wrote: »
    Why on earth not? I have a friend in his 90s who still travels the world alone.

    Seconded. Best time of their lives (apart from the sadness of losing their spouse of course). I'm "only" 67 and female but I like nothing better than to go off on my own for a few days, anywhere in the UK including as far as the trains go in Scotland.

    (Hubby doesn't mind, and we do go away together too!)
    :D I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe :D

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