How To Travel 🌎 Solo Safely Without Single Travel Fees

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This Is Our Retirement

This Is Our Retirement

Ай бұрын

You can travel solo no matter what your personal status is, don't let being single stop you exploring this wonderful world, travel companies are now targeting single solo travellers with many more options than previously available, we take a look at how to travel and how to save on single supplement charges. How to travel solo safely without single supplement fees and charges.
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@buffycat4641
@buffycat4641 Ай бұрын
I have been traveling solo and while I hate paying the single supplements, I could not bear to have to share a room. I am tired by the end of a long day and look forward to the peace and quiet of my room after dinner. Don’t wait for someone else to go with you, because sometimes no one else ever pops up and you’ve missed the opportunity.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🌺🙂
@jovicrazed
@jovicrazed 26 күн бұрын
Me too. Travel solo all the time and even when I travel with friends, I always get my own room.
@ToastandJam52
@ToastandJam52 Ай бұрын
Beware sharing a room with a stranger. Did this once NEVER again!!! I was stuck with a whinging, moaning. miserable old git that smelt like an old ashtray for 4 days before I was moved to another room after making numerous threats to the tour company. Now, when I travel solo, which is most of the time, I stay at hostels. It is cheap, great variety of people and loads of happy young people excited about their great adventure.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Every opportunity have a different outcome
@mechthildhaeussler5736
@mechthildhaeussler5736 Ай бұрын
Same here ... hostels and even guesthouses with shared spaces are great to meet people. In some locations, even locals come in to guide and share with travelers. I traveled alone for 4 months around the Pacific (public transportation only). I find it much easier now (66) than when I was younger - in many countries elder people are well respected (and no more a target for unwanted flirting ;-). Never was alone when I did not want to. Must admit I am introvert ;-).
@CJ-Photo
@CJ-Photo Ай бұрын
Exactly why I'd rather be alone! I'm much, much, much happier with my own space.
@edesouza2279
@edesouza2279 Ай бұрын
I have been a solo traveller all my years. I was 18 when I made my first solo trip to Canada from a tiny island in the Caribbean. I am now at the ripe old age of 72 and still travelling solo. I have since travelled to several countries on four different continents; some places I have visited more than once. I have only been on one cruise with a friend. I do not care too much for cruises. I am planning my third trip to France for sometime later in the year.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Wow that’s awesome thanks for sharing your experiences Cheers 🍻🙂
@Jacquie_Kirk_111
@Jacquie_Kirk_111 Ай бұрын
Assuming everyone has a partner is an error, because most of us are single, just check Stats Can Stats!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We do realize that couples become singles too Jacquie 🍷🌺
@dianemalek436
@dianemalek436 Ай бұрын
I traveled solo for years before I met my husband. I went to Australia, England, Scotland and Ireland and had a fabulous time on each trip. I also went white water rafting and camping in Utah. I lived in NJ at the time. Traveling solo is definitely underrated!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Diane 🌺🙂
@darrylmcleman6456
@darrylmcleman6456 Ай бұрын
I feel the same way about travel.When I was employed I won a trip to anywhere Canadian Holidays travel to.Valued at 2500.00.I gave it to my brother --in--law and sister and they did a week in Hawaii. I like being at home and local ocean fishing! CHEERS from HERE!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Oh wow! that’s awesome Darryl we are sure your sister will love ❤️ you for ever enjoy fishing 🎣 Cheers 🍻🍷🌺🙂
@jovicrazed
@jovicrazed 26 күн бұрын
I travel solo all the time. Even if I travel with friends I still get my own room. Zero desire to share with strangers, particularly in a tiny cruise ship cabin.
@pamelagoodson9034
@pamelagoodson9034 Ай бұрын
I traveled as a solo traveler one time. My husband did not want to go. It was a tour and I did know several of the people on the trip. I have no idea if I paid a supplement 🤣🤣🤣. One time I had a tiny room with a single twin bed. Another time I had a large place like a house all to myself. I had a great time. My husband and I travel together a lot. We remember the saying “make hay while the sun shines”. We are doing our best. We are in our mid seventies and it is true that we are slowing down. Tina and Norm your videos are always informative and you make them fun!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Pamela sounds a lot of fun thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
@suebee1540
@suebee1540 Ай бұрын
My daughter did London, Berlin, Budapest, Nice, some places in Spain and Fez in Morocco by herself last year. Before that she went to Mexico by herself. Next year for my 65th I am doing a solo train trip from Halifax to Vancouver. You make me want to do an economy Alaskan Cruise.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Sounds wonderful we loved the Canadian train 🚂 trip , we loved meeting so many interesting new people at meal times 🌺🙂
@rebeccagutierrez1960
@rebeccagutierrez1960 27 күн бұрын
I've done 4 solo trips to Europe, twice to Portugal and twice to Spain. I love it! However, next year I'll traveled with almost a dozen friends. We are going on a cruise that starts in Barcelona.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 27 күн бұрын
That’s awesome 🚢🌺
@brassj67
@brassj67 Ай бұрын
I have travelled quite a few times solo. I did a 10 day hike through Swedish Lapland back in 2016 and there were a lot of solo travelers doing the same. There was one elderly gentleman from The USA who was travelling on his own but had a guide with him for the hike. It was one of the best trips I have done. I went to see family in the UK afterwards for a week and had one day in Iceland on the way back to Canada
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Sounds amazing
@NorthernLibrarian
@NorthernLibrarian Ай бұрын
On a whim I posted in my volunteer group that I would like to take an organized bus trip to NFLD. Within minutes I had 3 others interested too. Unfortunately at this time the tour we wanted is way beyond our budgets but maybe someday we can manage it. However I had sworn never another bus trip after one to a convention in Chicago. The city and aquarium was well worth a visit but I didn't realize that you all had to listen to a movie and music of their choice all the way there and back. I never want to see or hear Forest Gump again. I prefer silence to enjoy the passing scenery. This was in the 90’s. I wonder if this is still the norm on tour buses.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing we had fun on our bus 🚌 tour 😂
@AndreRoy1967
@AndreRoy1967 Ай бұрын
I had just noticed recently that some resorts have rooms designed for solo travelling. It's not at all resorts but I have noticed a few while looking. Smaller room, one queen sized bed, less living space etc. Maybe the times are changing !!! Could also be designed for someone working from home and they want to travel and do their work in a warm climate but need a quiet smaller room to do their work.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We think there will be more and more options coming for Solo travellers and at less expense Andre Cheers 🍻🙂🌺
@pmmurf101
@pmmurf101 Ай бұрын
Love your content so much! Thank you!!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
You are so welcome 🌺🙂
@SELtv97
@SELtv97 Ай бұрын
Just bought a Rolling Stones t shirt and a KISS t shirt .... u know where. Thanks Norm! 👍🏻
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
You rock!
@lmc3130
@lmc3130 Ай бұрын
Long time solo traveller here and I must say I do appreciate your video for highlighting the many options available. Travel for solos or couples is never 'one size fits all' so whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you need to find the vacation package or plan that works for you. I've enjoyed many small group tours and met many international friends (just visited one in Glasgow that I met in Estonia 10 years ago!) but have more recently planned my own solo trips as it is much cheaper and I like the freedom. Sometimes I combine a short 3 or 4 day group tour with a solo portion of the trip to get the best of both worlds. The important thing is, do it. Find what works for you and book that vacation!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 29 күн бұрын
Awesome comment thanks for sharing and joining our conversation Cheers ☕️🌺
@edsedlak6827
@edsedlak6827 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have been solo travelling for 2 months each winter since I retired 8 years ago. Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, Belize and a couple of trips to Europe. This year it will be Portugal thanks to inspiration from both of you! For the last 3 years my brother and his wife have joined me for part of each trip and then I carried on by myself when they returned home. It is definitely nice to share the trip with others but I am not negatively affected by being alone. (some people wouldn't consider it.) Keep up the great work. Hope to see you in the Algarve. :-)
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Sounds like you have some awesome memories we hope you enjoy Portugal 🇵🇹 Ed Cheers 🍻🙂
@RoseGrace100
@RoseGrace100 Ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. Love you guys!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! thanks for watching Rose 🍷🌺🙂
@nancyhalley79
@nancyhalley79 26 күн бұрын
I took your suggestion about calling up a friend to join me on an upcoming trip. She said yes! I'm excited. We will meet up in Seattle.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 26 күн бұрын
Fantastic we are so happy for you!
@WendyPierceQHAcademy
@WendyPierceQHAcademy 28 күн бұрын
Nice topic!
@Steve-gx9ot
@Steve-gx9ot Ай бұрын
Tina at happiness hour in florida??? What a " Drunky Bear"! 10:16
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Drink responsibly
@cadlac1533
@cadlac1533 Ай бұрын
Hello from MN
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching 🇺🇸🌺🇨🇦
@BeingBoringx2
@BeingBoringx2 Ай бұрын
Digging the Pink Floyd shirt!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks 🎸🍻
@nrs6956
@nrs6956 Ай бұрын
When I'm alone i can be myself apart from others. People usually and at times a PIA! Reference writer Agatha Cristie. Might consider a "piece" when possible.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🌺🙂
@Jacquie_Kirk_111
@Jacquie_Kirk_111 Ай бұрын
Road Scolar has trips specially designed for singles!
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing we didn’t know that one Cheers 🌺🙂
@bluetocop
@bluetocop Ай бұрын
You are no Rhodes scholar!
@DoReMeaCulpa
@DoReMeaCulpa Ай бұрын
Road Scholar does have a variety of travel options for singles, but the downside is that they are comparatively expensive.
@DoReMeaCulpa
@DoReMeaCulpa Ай бұрын
@bluetocop I wonder if there is a point to your comment other than trying to insult someone else who simply made a spelling error typo. 🤔 Surely you can do better.
@mpTraveller87
@mpTraveller87 Ай бұрын
Actually it is “Road Scholar “ 😂 (a play on words for the company name). But your point is valid!
@lorenemeyer1409
@lorenemeyer1409 Ай бұрын
Many hostels do not have age restrictions. The beds are curtained off or can be single rooms for reasonable cost.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🌺🙂
@magda5820
@magda5820 Ай бұрын
❤❤
@carolnavan4137
@carolnavan4137 Ай бұрын
I have travelled solo for years. Most of the people I meet in resorts are also travelling solo! Friends want me to join their 2025 plans to rent a villa in Italy for a school reunion. Not sure I actually want peoply people ruining my vacation though. 😂
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
You do need to be vigilant
@janetkenny4861
@janetkenny4861 28 күн бұрын
I really want to travel with my daughter and her husband, and want my own room of course. We are looking at cruises for 2026, and I will do my research for solo options for me.
@jfk5402
@jfk5402 29 күн бұрын
However I think it would be extremely weird for a guy to ask another guy if they want to travel together, especially sharing a room, wouldn't you think? 🙂. I know I can't so I won't even try. So I'll just have to go solo... Thanks for sharing the many solo travel tips!! Always enjoy your videos!!
@josephjuno9555
@josephjuno9555 19 күн бұрын
I am Single so Solo Traveler. I have been on tours that have paired me w another male. I want to ride Amtrak scenic trains like California Zephyr but they charge a Solo tbe same as a couple for Roomette so I might ride coach? But I am looking online for Solo Travel Tours.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement 19 күн бұрын
Sounds great good luck!
@bluetocop
@bluetocop Ай бұрын
my friend travels solo and meets friends on the beach in the Dominican. For cash or gifts this friend will stay day and night. My friend is an active senior but finds many young friends. Age is no barrier to having great fun.
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 🌺
@derekcox6531
@derekcox6531 Ай бұрын
Bus tour. 🙇🏻‍♂️ please god,NO. If they made a bus with seats that fit a 6’5 250lb ME….maybe I’d really love that.😂
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Just do it 😂😂
@ThisIsOurRetirement
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
It was a lot of fun Derek we had a great time 🍻🙂
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