Freeing up equity through Finch House doesn’t only mean you can enjoy being part of a vibrant, life-loving community of independently-minded individuals. Yet another big plus of the liberating Platinum Skies lifestyle is the opportunity to spread your wings and see more of the world. Here we offer a few tips to help inspire would-be solo travellers looking for adventure.

Look for single traveller supplements

You’ll find that travel companies usually charge more for single travellers, so look for the ones that cater for solos. Just type ‘single traveller’ into the holiday company website or give them a call, and you might find yourself a good deal. Some cruise operators have designated single cabins, but these tend to get snapped up quickly. Whatever you decide to do, the internet means you can research and sort your travel arrangements and accommodation before you book. 

Try not to travel with your valuables

Rather than misplacing your passport and finding yourself stuck without the relevant information if you need it, photocopy your passport and leave a copy at home. Or keep another copy in your suitcase.

If you travel with jewellery, sunglasses, a phone or tablet, credit cards and money, remember to be extra vigilant with these. Make sure you always keep your bag closed and firmly secured to yourself if possible. Instead of carrying a credit card, consider using a pre-paid currency card. These can be preloaded with a specific amount of money to you can make purchases, withdraw cash or pay bills. 

Book a taxi

Getting a flight on your own can feel daunting but having someone waiting for you on the other side can put you at ease when you arrive. Consider booking a taxi, so that someone is waiting with your name when you get off the plane.

Consider an organised tour

This is a good introduction to the concept of holidaying alone because although you’re going solo, you’re travelling with others who are doing the same. This toe in the water approach could give you the confidence to try something more adventurous later. You could choose to travel with others of your own age, as part of a mixed age group, or on an escorted tour with both couples and singles.

A cruise could tick all the right boxes

“Cruises are wonderful holidays! The luxury floating hotel magically transports you from one place to another overnight so you wake up to a different view each day.”

That’s what they say on Gransnet, which also happens to be an excellent source of information on everything from what to pack and what to do on board, to lots of cruising tips that will help you plan and enjoy your holiday at sea.

Try special interest holidays

These are another way to combine a holiday where you can make friends with people who share a common interest, with a favourite pastime. Walking, cycling, art galleries, restaurants, photography, painting, dancing – there are lots of group activities to choose from, indoors or outdoors.

A ‘please-yourself’-holiday

One of the joys of solo travel is being able to do exactly what you want, how and when you want to. It starts, of course, with choosing to travel solo, but also means you can pick your means of travel, your destination, and what you do when get there. Visit an art gallery? Eat at a nice little restaurant? Spend the day on a good beach? Or just relax and do nothing? This kind of footloose freedom might not appeal to everyone, but it definitely has its advantages.

Travel is made easier when you call Finch House home

At Finch House, not only can you free up equity through our shared ownership scheme, you can travel the world safe in the knowledge that your home is safe and secure within a supportive and vibrant community.

Find your new home today or join us for our next Discovery Day.