The number of people going solo in their fifties and older is growing and they are seen to be more financially ready to spend on travel than their younger solo travel counterparts. Regardless of whether you travel on a group tour or independently, here are 10 reasons for travelling solo:

1.  Overcome a midlife crisis and embrace change. Travel alone, reflect, analyse, and explore your possibilities without the influence of others.

2.  You are suddenly single, either by divorce or loss. Solo travel is a real confidence builder, a great way to make a comeback and meet new like-minded people.

3.  Your kids just left the nest. It’s time to find out who you are again. You can’t really do this with a companion who knows you and expects you to act in certain ways. Travel alone and rediscover yourself.

4.  Your spouse or partner is uninterested in travel. Going solo is the perfect solution. See the world and return refreshed to your relationship.

5.  Solo travel can be inexpensive. You can be more flexible when not working in with others. Many tour and cruise companies have special solo traveller rates. 

6.  You have retired early. Do you have time to travel but family and friends don’t? No need to sit around and wait for them. Go solo and enjoy.

7.  Learn more about yourself. You can pursue new interests and become more interesting.

8.  Meet people you would not have otherwise met. You meet people differently when you're alone, and you meet more of them.

9.  Do exactly what you want to do. You can get your own way all the time and can go where you want to go.

10. You’ll become more confident. Travelling solo is also a massive boost to your confidence as you realise that you can, in fact, spend time on your own and actually enjoy your own company.

Travelling alone in your fifties is very safe. You have the life experience that tells you how to avoid potential problems and, if you should find yourself in one, the know-how to get out of it quickly. helloworld Travel Milford can support you to plan and enjoy a memorable solo travel experience! 

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