Ready to engage with the world, and meet some new friends along the way? Here are our tips for senior solo travel to engage with your surroundings and have a successful trip. Ready, set, go!<\/p>\n
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1. Make a To-Do List<\/h2>\n![\"Empty](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-how-to-travel-solo-to-do-list.jpg\")
<\/a>Via tomertu\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYou\u2019re going to have a ton of options when you travel solo, which can feel overwhelming at first. Create a to-do list of the top things you want to do in the city. It might even be easier to break it up by what you want to see each day, or which activities are close to each other. That said, one of the best parts of being solo is that you can break your agenda. If you see something interesting along the way, go check it out! A list is just to give you some structure, but you\u2019re totally free to be spontaneous once you have your bearings.
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2. Take a Tour<\/h2>\n![\"Group](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-how-to-travel-solo-take-a-tour.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Alextype\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYou can find a ton of tours in most major cities, and some of them target retirees in particular. Love food? Look for a delicious culinary or dessert tour to taste your way through a city. Love history? You can often find several historical walking tours. Love museums and popular attractions? Yup, there are a lot of those as well. Plus, solo travel tours for seniors are often filled with other single travelers, so you can meet new people while learning something new.
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3. Find a Good Hotel<\/h2>\n![\"Solo](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-how-to-travel-solo-find-a-good-hotel.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWondering how to plan a solo vacation? One of the biggest considerations is your accommodations. Since you\u2019re traveling solo, look out for hotel deals to keep costs down. Keep in mind, AARP members get an extra 10% off at select hotels. Also, pick a spot close to the major attractions, so you don\u2019t have to rent a car or walk alone at the end of the day.
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4. Ask for Discounts<\/h2>\n![\"Man](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-how-to-travel-solo-travel-discounts.jpg\")
<\/a>Via sbw18\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDon\u2019t be afraid to ask for a senior discount! There are so many senior travel deals<\/a> out there. Check online to see if you can get money off show tickets, restaurant meals, and even public transportation. You might be surprised how many discounts there are if you simply ask around. The more you save, the more you can explore during your solo trip.
\n <\/p>\n5. Take Your Time<\/h2>\n![\"Solo](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-how-to-travel-solo-take-your-time.jpg\")
<\/a>Via lakov Filimonov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWant to know the best part about traveling solo? You can do everything on your own time. If you want to spend the entire day at one museum and go back again the next day, you can. If you stop into a famous attraction and decide it\u2019s not for you, walk out. You don\u2019t have to please anyone\u2019s interest but your own. It\u2019s so freeing! You truly are in charge of your own travel schedule. Take your time doing what makes you happy.
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6. Try Something New <\/h2>\n![\"Solo](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-how-to-travel-solo-try-something-new.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Air Images\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhen you don\u2019t have anyone watching, why not try something you\u2019ve never attempted before? If you\u2019ve always been curious about zip lining or snorkeling, now\u2019s the time to do it. Better yet, find a tour or activity so you can join other solo travelers and seniors. There\u2019s nothing like bonding when you\u2019re all pushing your limits. Age ain\u2019t nothing but a number when it comes to adventures!
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7. Take a Cruise <\/h2>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-how-to-travel-take-a-cruise.jpg\")
<\/a>Via eldar nurkovic\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHere\u2019s the thing about traveling: Sometimes it\u2019s wonderful to have everything planned out for you. When you board a cruise for single seniors over 60, you can expect a fantastic, easy time. You\u2019ll have gorgeous views from the deck, towering plates of gourmet food, and more activities than you know what to do with. Meet new friends on board and toast to the good life. Bonus tip<\/em>: If you book your senior cruise through AARP<\/a>, you can enjoy perks like $300 extra onboard credit.<\/p>\nTrust us, once you see how easy it is to go on a solo trip, you\u2019ll never look back. There are simply too many wonderful places to explore than to put it off any longer. Make this the year you embrace your sense of adventure.<\/p>\n
Top Destinations for a Solo Senior Trip<\/strong>
\nLas Vegas
\nOrlando
\nNew York
\nSan Antonio
\nSan Diego
\nNew Orleans
\nChicago
\nPortland
\nHouston
\nDenver\n<\/p>\n[1]<\/a> https:\/\/solotravelerworld.com\/about\/solo-travel-statistics-data\/<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Via tomertu\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n You\u2019re going to have a ton of options when you travel solo, which can feel overwhelming at first. Create a to-do list of the top things you want to do in the city. It might even be easier to break it up by what you want to see each day, or which activities are close to each other. That said, one of the best parts of being solo is that you can break your agenda. If you see something interesting along the way, go check it out! A list is just to give you some structure, but you\u2019re totally free to be spontaneous once you have your bearings. Via Alextype\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n You can find a ton of tours in most major cities, and some of them target retirees in particular. Love food? Look for a delicious culinary or dessert tour to taste your way through a city. Love history? You can often find several historical walking tours. Love museums and popular attractions? Yup, there are a lot of those as well. Plus, solo travel tours for seniors are often filled with other single travelers, so you can meet new people while learning something new. Via Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Wondering how to plan a solo vacation? One of the biggest considerations is your accommodations. Since you\u2019re traveling solo, look out for hotel deals to keep costs down. Keep in mind, AARP members get an extra 10% off at select hotels. Also, pick a spot close to the major attractions, so you don\u2019t have to rent a car or walk alone at the end of the day. Via sbw18\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for a senior discount! There are so many senior travel deals<\/a> out there. Check online to see if you can get money off show tickets, restaurant meals, and even public transportation. You might be surprised how many discounts there are if you simply ask around. The more you save, the more you can explore during your solo trip. Via lakov Filimonov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Want to know the best part about traveling solo? You can do everything on your own time. If you want to spend the entire day at one museum and go back again the next day, you can. If you stop into a famous attraction and decide it\u2019s not for you, walk out. You don\u2019t have to please anyone\u2019s interest but your own. It\u2019s so freeing! You truly are in charge of your own travel schedule. Take your time doing what makes you happy. Via Air Images\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n When you don\u2019t have anyone watching, why not try something you\u2019ve never attempted before? If you\u2019ve always been curious about zip lining or snorkeling, now\u2019s the time to do it. Better yet, find a tour or activity so you can join other solo travelers and seniors. There\u2019s nothing like bonding when you\u2019re all pushing your limits. Age ain\u2019t nothing but a number when it comes to adventures! Via eldar nurkovic\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Here\u2019s the thing about traveling: Sometimes it\u2019s wonderful to have everything planned out for you. When you board a cruise for single seniors over 60, you can expect a fantastic, easy time. You\u2019ll have gorgeous views from the deck, towering plates of gourmet food, and more activities than you know what to do with. Meet new friends on board and toast to the good life. Bonus tip<\/em>: If you book your senior cruise through AARP<\/a>, you can enjoy perks like $300 extra onboard credit.<\/p>\n Trust us, once you see how easy it is to go on a solo trip, you\u2019ll never look back. There are simply too many wonderful places to explore than to put it off any longer. Make this the year you embrace your sense of adventure.<\/p>\n Top Destinations for a Solo Senior Trip<\/strong> [1]<\/a> https:\/\/solotravelerworld.com\/about\/solo-travel-statistics-data\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n2. Take a Tour<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/p>\n3. Find a Good Hotel<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/p>\n4. Ask for Discounts<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/p>\n5. Take Your Time<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/p>\n6. Try Something New <\/h2>\n
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\n <\/p>\n7. Take a Cruise <\/h2>\n
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\nLas Vegas
\nOrlando
\nNew York
\nSan Antonio
\nSan Diego
\nNew Orleans
\nChicago
\nPortland
\nHouston
\nDenver\n<\/p>\n