As we get into our senior years as much as we don’t want to think about it there are going to be some major changes. Life will change and adjustments will have to be made. The amount of years we have reached doesn’t matter.  More important is what’s happening in our lives; how healthy we are and also about those that we have around us.

The loss of a partner will happen for many regardless of age, whether you are in your 50s 60s or older, and naturally your life will change during this time. It may take quite a while before you feel that you actually want to go on and live a life for you, but it will happen.

After being in a relationship for many years travelling alone can be a daunting prospect for most. If you are newly divorced or widowed and trying to get back into living life again there may be many things that you want to do but you don’t want to do them alone.
 
Friends and family members may invite you to functions, events and maybe even to join them on vacations but many of them will still be with significant others and often you can be left feeling like a fifth wheel. So, while it’s good to accept their invites at times in the long run it’s important that you find your own companions. If you get to rely on family too much you will not create your own group of friends. You need to meet new people and find others to enjoy events with. If you plan to travel you may want to travel with people that you have common interests with.
 
So many singles find that once they are on their own they tend to stay at home watching television or just working too much.  Even if you are not ready to take the bigger steps of planning a vacation or any other more adventurous activity yet; you have to start making baby-step changes.  A good place to start is taking more interest in your own environment.  Improve your surroundings, work in the garden, and create an inviting relaxing home where you can entertain friends.  Try adding a tabletop fountain along with your favourite soothing music to your living space for added relaxation.

When you feel stuck it takes effort to move forward. You are just not sure how to break out of this rut even though you want more out of life. Once the pattern is broken and you start getting involved in life again it can open up a whole new world.

For some people even if they have always been alone and travelled freely while in their younger years they can get to an age when traveling alone no longer appeals to them and they also want company. Generally sharing experiences is way more fun than doing things alone.

So what do you want to do? What type of vacation would suit you?  Are you looking for adventure or a relaxing tropical vacation? Where have you always wanted to go and never been? India the Andes, Peru sailing, wine tasting tours in Europe, there are lots of options waiting for you.

If golf has been your thing and you are now ready to do more than practice with a swing training aid by medicus you could plan on taking a golf tour. Playing a game at all your favourite courses or watching the pros at some of the larger golf tournaments.
 
So, how are you going to find others to travel with? Always keep in mind that there are thousands of single seniors in the same situation as you wanting the same thing. You just have to connect with some of them.

A few ideas to get you started:
http://www.Meetup.com  is a great way to find people with interests of all kinds. If there isn’t one in your area you can even start one.  Join or start a Seniors Single Travel Group.  Even going to groups on other topics of interest like walking, discussion groups, seniors, play cards, or various culture meet-ups like Brit ex Pats groups, or the many others will bring you in contact with potential travel partners.  Also check out some travel groups on the internet.

Here’s a couple of over 50s travel sites that I have found
http://www.Walkingtheworld.com   Travel for those over 50  
http://www.50plusexpeditions.com

Singles cruises and tours are a great ways to meet new people.  The most important thing is to get out and see the world while you still can. Too often I have seen those that wait and put off travel only to find their health or other things prevent them from doing it when they finally feel they are ready.
 
Author Bio:  Shirley Price resides in Vancouver, BC. She is a mother and grandmother.  One of her main interests is in everyone creating the best possible life they can at any age in any situation. Shirley has presented workshops on Life in Retirement. She is the Publisher of www.LifeByDesignover50.com for over 50s.