Are you single and in your 40s? Are your friends all in relationships or with small kids and not available or keen to travel? With age usually comes financial freedom, maturity and the hardship of getting over jetlag, I know that all too well! While you are still young very young, if I may add , traveling in your 40s is not the same as traveling in your 20s or 30s. You are most likely not looking to party it out all night long, sleeping at the beach or hitchhiking to save a few pennies, you are also not necessarily up to make a fool of yourself, or at least not all the time.
You are also most likely looking for deeper experiences that enrich your life, teach you something new or maybe provide a break from the daily busy life and less about partying all night long. You know what you want from life, and travel is it. You do your groceries alone, you live alone, you dine alone and you lead a fulfilling life all by yourself, you are your best travel companion and you are ready to continue living life to the fullest.
Because your friends may be married and with kids, they can no longer afford, time-wise and financially, to travel as much as you, so you are keen to find a new tribe of like minded travelers who are also single and over 40 and who share your passion for discovering the world and have minimal family responsibilities. And let me add, going on a singles holiday does not necessarily mean that you are looking for love though you may still find it , but that you are looking to be surrounded by people like you or at a destination that is specifically catered to singles or which is just perfect for this moment in your life, solo or with newfound friends.
More and more Gen Xers are leading the return to travel , especially independently and solo and a lot of the women joining our women-only tours are in their 40s and either single or divorced, they are not letting the lack of travel companions stop them from traveling, they are treating themselves to a fabulous trip with other travelers like them. Find your perfect holiday for singles over 40 in this article and book that trip of a lifetime, you deserve it.
A budget is usually the starting point when planning vacation at any age. If you have a budget for the holiday, keep that in mind when going through the rest of this section to filter ideas and suggestions. The next decision is your travel style. Are you more of a solo traveler who prefers to travel independently or would you like to join a group tour where everything is planned for you and you can meet other travelers? We are passionate advocates of solo travel and our Solo Female Travelers Facebook Group is the place to get help, support and advice for your first or your next solo trip at any age.
