About a decade ago, my boss convinced me I needed to see the world. I hesitated at first because I was single, and my friends either had kids to care for, no vacation days, or no money for a trip. But a quick Google search changed my mind.
There are numerous companies that cater to the single traveler. You can visit major cities in the United States for the weekend or fly overseas to explore Europe, Africa, and Asia. The best part is you don’t have to navigate it all alone. The company will plan your excursions, and you’ll have fun meeting new people your age.
I personally have used only two of these companies—Best Single Travel and Singles Travel International—but dozens of others are just a Google search away.
Best Single Travel
Whether you’re looking to get away for a weekend in the States or a couple of weeks elsewhere, Best Single Travel has a trip for you.
The company’s website is organized by activities (learn Italian, sailing, photography, Pilates, and more); length of trip; age group (40s, 50s, and 60s); and cruises. Trips that aren’t cruises make their way between destinations via luxury bus, on which you can get to know your travel mates, read up on the city you’re about to visit, or catch a nap because you stayed up too late the night before.
Long weekend getaways include Honolulu among its more than half a dozen destinations.
In Hawaii, you’ll stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki, but activities aren’t limited to the beach resort. Excursions include a dinner cruise, tour of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. There is plenty of time built in to this trip for you to enjoy the beach and ocean.
Longer trips range from A (Amalfi Coast) to Z (Zanzibar).
