Traveling alone can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never traveled alone. I took my first solo trip when I was 35, fell in love with travel, and never looked back.

About a decade ago, my boss convinced me I needed to see the world. I hesitated at first, because I was single, and my friends either had kids to care for, no vacation days or no money for a trip. But ...

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Single supplements -- the additional fee tacked onto packaged vacations for customers traveling solo -- can seem like adding insult to injury for those who do not have a companion or who simply choose ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you provide me some tips and resources for older people who travel alone? I am a young, 63-year-old widow and am looking for some different opportunities for solo travelers but ...

Buying travel insurance might be far less exciting than booking a holiday, but it can be a vital tool for protecting your finances should your plans go awry. If you’re taking a holiday or two over the ...