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There are also several chefs onboard to cook special meals and a doctor ready to attend to a bout of Delhi Belly or other emergency.

Our co-founder Mar Pages, who loves train travel and has been on several luxury train journeys, very much recommends this trip and had a great time with the unique experiences offered, which are not accessible to regular independent travelers, and the grandeur of the carriages.

• Why should you consider a luxury train trip in India: A more relaxed pace of travel, which is perfect for women over 50 looking for a leisurely and immersive experience. Unpack once and only pack again on the last day. Every day, wake up at a new destination without having to take long car rides through India’s bumpy roads.
• Make it happen: The Indian Splendour itinerary can be booked directly on the Maharajas Express website. Itineraries run from October to April to avoid the summer heat and rain and start at $14,000 per person in a single cabin all inclusive.

Go on safari

Our list of holiday ideas for single women over 50 could not go on without advising you to: Go on a Safari.

Remember, retirement is not about becoming a boring, stay-at-home person, it’s about embracing a new chapter in your life where you can learn new things and explore.

Traveling solo in your 50s gives you the opportunity to take on these life-changing experiences that might have been postponed before because you had nobody to share costs with or couldn’t afford it.

Thinking about going to a safari may sound scary. However, I assure you that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that you will enjoy. Let me tell you why: You get to see animals like lions, giraffes, elephants and other incredible creatures in their natural habitat (this is an amazing thing to witness, you feel like in a dream) and also you get to disconnect and enjoy the peace and quiet from nature.

And even if you are on your single travel adventure, you don’t have to be alone; you can join other female travelers in this unforgettable adventure, in a group tour. If you are looking for comfort and luxury at once, you can join our Tanzania + Safari Tour. You will enjoy a wild and unique journey. You can also check our Value Tanzania Tour here. The difference between both comes down to the accommodations and inclusions, but the experience is the same:

Volunteering experiences

When you think of holidays for solo travelers over 50, you may not have volunteering as a top of mind, however as we get older, doing good and giving back becomes more important than getting rich, being famous or successful.

From training and upskilling in remote communities to volunteering with animals in wildlife conservation projects or shelters, a volunteering holiday can take many shapes and forms.

Studies have shown that volunteering has positive effects on mental and physical health, making it an excellent choice for single women over 50 looking to enrich the next phase of your life once kids have become fully independent or you have more time on your hands thanks to retirement.

If you volunteer abroad, you will also have the chance to have a unique perspective on a different culture and truly immerse yourself in it.

WWOOF

A great option to volunteer on a budget is to do so in exchange for board and maybe some meals through platforms such as Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF).