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Singles but not really singles holidays for adult DD- suggestions?

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bella65 · 25/05/2013 16:59

I'm posting about DD who is a mature 24 yr old. She recently split from a long term boyfriend, and unfortunately did the 'classic' thing of not making many friends at uni because he was on the same course, they lived together etc.

Now it's over ( him Angry ) she's got very few mates to go around with or on hols with. I would go with her, but quite honestly feel she needs to mix more with her own age.

Can anyone recommend groups for people her age that are not 18-30 type things ( not her)- the only one I can think of is Exodus but think that's for older people perhaps.

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CaptainJamesTKirk · 25/05/2013 17:01

My friend is doing this following the death of her DH (very young only 26). She'a doing Australia, NZ, Far East.

She's doing it with Contiki.

CaptainJamesTKirk · 25/05/2013 17:08

I should add my friend is really enjoying it and has made friends. She said it is not at all creepy or looking for love. Just like minded people wanting to travel.

C0smos · 25/05/2013 17:08

I went on a few trips with Intrepid, I was early - mid twenties at the time and most people were of a similar age. They matched me with single girls each time to share a room with and I had a fantastic time.
I've also been with Exodus (walked the inca Trail) nice mx of ages again. To be honest on those kind of holidays I always find people to be open and friendly and sociable or they wouldn't go on a group holiday.

Conticki always strikes me as full of groups of friends all wanting to get trollied every night which is not really my thing. Kind of like Club 18-30 but on a coach!

aliciaflorrick · 25/05/2013 17:10

Try explore, very similar to exodus. A small group of like minded people and it's usually a mix of singles and groups. Great destinations and holidays.

BackforGood · 25/05/2013 17:14

Or volunteering with someone like National Trust or YHA (can be in other countries) or signing up to do one of those Charity Fundraisers where you walk (part of) the Gt Wall of China or the Inca Trail or some such ?

Or, make friends first - join something like Roteract or Lions Clubs or volunteer with something like the Scouts or Guides then meet like minded people.

apatchylass · 25/05/2013 17:29

Explore are good fun. DH and I went on some of these when first married and there were quite a few young single women in the groups. I think they also do special trips for younger age groups.

Andcake · 25/05/2013 17:35

Explore are great. I went on loads in my early 30's alone after my divorce but I would get her to ask age range when booking and choosing the dates which match best. I found the more active the younger. I found them a lifeline. I went on one great exodus one too (kayaking turquoise coast) brilliant.

specialsubject · 25/05/2013 18:02

explore, exodus, Neilson adults-only weeks if she is into what they do (or wants to be).

Not Contiki, Kiwi Experience, Oz Experience unless she is booze all night and sleep all day.

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bella65 · 25/05/2013 18:12

Thanks some really good ideas here. I don't think she'd like Conticki- she's not a boozy girl and due to a health issue she can't really drink (much) anyway.

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PotteringAlong · 25/05/2013 18:14

I went with explore as a single girl iny early 20's a few times and loved it!

NurseRatchet · 04/06/2013 23:12

I went to Peru with Gap Adventures. Very mixed group and we had a fabulous time!

blobandsnail · 06/06/2013 22:53

Why does she need to go with a company? I've been travelling on my own since I was 19. It's the best way. Book a flight, land in a country and figure it out from there. If you stay in hostels you meet people every day.

If she wants to meet up with people or really wants a travel buddy, there are loads of websites for finding travel partners. People put destinations they're thinking of going to and when and you just drop them a message. Just google for travel buddies. You'll find lots of sites.

But personally I'd recommend she just get out there and enjoy it on her own. Its the best way.Tours are very limiting and not as liberating and lesson learning as just doing it alone. I accept not many people do this, judging from the strange and worried looks i get every time i go away. But it really is perfectly safe and easy if you're sensible. I always take a mobile phone, have an agreement with someone at home that ill contact them once every 4-5 days and I have a code word to set off alarm bells should it be required. Last time I went away I took an iPad, which I have to say is the best travel companion. There's wifi everywhere in the world now, so easy to get online and email/Skype people, and plan route. It also stops you getting lonely as you can chat to friends and family easily.

If she wants advice and booking help, I'd highly recommend STA. I've never found their staff anything but helpful and being a travel agency designed for young people full of travellers, they know what's what, where to go to meet people, where's safe etc. They also have tours and more organised routes for independent travel. Plus they offer discounts for under 26's.

jennyv85 · 17/10/2014 11:38

Hi

I can highly recommend www.traveltalktours.com i was in the same situation and they were great! Made loads of lifetime friends.

jennyv85 · 17/10/2014 11:39

O sorry just realised this post was last year :-S

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