{"id":876860,"date":"2024-05-21T19:08:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=876860"},"modified":"2025-06-24T17:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:06:34","slug":"solo-travel-in-your-60s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/solo-travel-in-your-60s\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo travel in your 60s: tips & tricks for a rewarding holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Travel has no age limit and embarking on a global adventure in your 60s offers an experience no one in their 20s or 40s could ever understand. Solo travel tips are often geared towards the young, intrepid backpackers who are taking on a trek for the very first time. Seniors looking for traveling alone tips, however, need advice that\u2019s tailored to their travel style and interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re considering taking a vacation without a companion, a handful of senior solo travel tips can help you make the most of your experience. Many of the traveling alone tips from our experienced globetrotters focus on clearing up challenges and confusion that group tours eliminate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at a few reasons why you should travel alone in your 60s and six of the solo travel tips older adults find most useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how you can travel solo with Trafalgar<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to travel solo as a senior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solo travel in your 60s lets you experience the wonders of the world from a perspective that only time can hone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: The world deserves a revisit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Recall your favorite trips, be it a family vacation to California or a honeymoon cruise around the Mediterranean Sea. Wherever and whenever you visited a destination, there\u2019s a chance that you didn\u2019t see and do it all. Take advantage of the time you have to travel and see how the world\u2019s changed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For travel inspiration: Europe destination guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Your style, your speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like traveling with your friends, family, and loved ones, but even in the best of times, not everyone in the group has the same goals. Traveling solo as a senior lets you choose the place and the pace, allowing you to see and do what you truly want on your own terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next:<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong><\/em>Why coach travel is the easy and cost-effective alternative to a road trip<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: One is silver; the other is gold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019re never too old to make new friends. A small group tour with like-minded adults who share your life experiences introduces you to more than just travel companions. Many tour attendees stay in touch and make plans to meet again on other tours or trips. If nothing else, enjoying the company of fellow travelers for a few days or weeks brings convenient camaraderie to your solo adventure.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next stop America? USA & Canada destination guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: Dreams have no expiration date <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s never too late to take your dream trip. The pyramids of Egypt. The onsens of Japan. The ancient Incan ruins of Peru. Wherever you\u2019ve dreamed of visiting, it\u2019s waiting for your arrival. Traveling solo in your 60s is not an act of selfishness; it\u2019s a golden opportunity to finally take the adventure you\u2019ve waited your entire life for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: <\/strong><\/em>Where to travel in Europe in your 50s, 60s and 70s<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solo travel tips and tricks for 60+ travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you plan your trip of a lifetime, consider how these traveling alone trips can help you make your visit as easy, accessible, and exciting as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Look for deals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to traveling alone tips, the number one trick is to learn how to save money without diluting your experience. Solo travel can seem expensive on the offset, but the trick to securing a cost-effective experience is to look for value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you don\u2019t want to sacrifice a once in a lifetime opportunity just to save a few dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for deals is one of the best ways to cut costs without thinning an itinerary. For example, some cities offer free or discounted admission to museums or historic sites throughout the month or for certain visitors, like those above 55. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you can save money on all-inclusive tours, too? Check out Trafalgar\u2019s latest travel deals<\/a>, including last-minute booking and group discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Get your in-destination travel secured<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, the long-haul, multi-connection flight to your destination might be the most stress-free part of your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, it\u2019s the in-destination legs of your trip that cause the most frustration. Airport or train strikes. Extreme traffic congestion. Simply getting stuck in pedestrian traffic because you\u2019re passing through a neighborhood hosting an outdoor event can disrupt and delay your journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best solo travel tips is to get your in-destination travel secured as reliably as possible. Short-haul flights may be \u201ccheaper\u201d when looking at the sticker price, but flight delays or cancellations can cause more chaos to your timetable than taking the train or bus. Similarly, prebooking a private transfer to an attraction, town, or transportation hub can spare you the uncertainty of trying to find a taxi or navigate public transportation in a new city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could Australia or New Zealand be next for you? Read our destination guides<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Scan menus in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Two traveling alone tips for those with dietary restrictions or preferences: research a destination\u2019s cuisine in advance and read menus or reviews whenever you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t have trouble finding gluten-free pizza in New York City, but you may not stumble upon extensive vegan dishes in a small Central American town. Whether you have a restriction as serious as a peanut allergy or a preference as specific as preferring a pizza without red sauce, look into the food scene of your destination in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, search food halls, markets or restaurants online in advance. Many of them will either have digital menus available to look at or will mention specific dishes that it specializes in. You can also read reviews on sites like Yelp that will highlight important information, such as if the gluten, nut or dairy-free options are prepared with equipment that isn\u2019t cross-contaminated.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also like: 12 things you told us that you love about traveling solo<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: Make comfort arrangements ahead of time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the solo travel tips we haven\u2019t seen discussed enough is making comfort arrangements ahead of time. You\u2019d be surprised how much easier it can be to secure the creature comforts you want or need as a solo traveler than as a couple or family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it gets closer to your trip, call the hotels you\u2019ve booked and ask if there are any adjustments you can make to your room, such as swapping a tub for a shower or getting an extra set of pillows placed on your bed. If you\u2019re traveling on a group tour, you could also ask your tour company if they can make requests on your behalf, be it for a more accessible hotel room or asking if you can have a walking stick or wheelchair reserved for attraction visits that require extended periods of walking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Trafalgar on our <\/em>WWI and WWII Battlefields<\/em><\/strong> tour<\/em><\/a>. This 11-day journey through the UK, Belgium, and France takes you to Dunkirk, the Ypres Battlefields, and the D-Day Normandy Beaches. Visit these important sites, including taking an additional optional tour of Napoleon\u2019s Battle of Waterloo, as you make your way from London to Paris.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5: Study a map of your destination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A map may have more traveling alone tips than you\u2019d realize. Reading up on your destination is helpful and studying a map is a unique way to gain supplementary insight that a guidebook might not cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, take a look at where your hotel is located on Google Maps and you\u2019ll instantly receive information like:
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