About 18 months into being “on my own” — a solo traveller — I’d done the visiting friends trips and revisited familiar places. But I knew I wanted something more.
So I booked a 10-day trip to St Lucia with a specialist solo travel company.
No recommendation. Very little research.
But I knew I wanted different — and the Caribbean fitted the bill.
It turned out to be a great holiday. The company itself had minimal involvement, but their communication was clear, their instructions were solid, and as I boarded my Virgin flight I felt calm and content.
I’ll never forget stepping off the aircraft into that warm, humid hug only the Caribbean can give you.
This was always going to be a one-off trip. Looking at the prices now, there’s no way I could afford the same resort today. I think I just got in at the right time. But even so, I did splurge…
“Helicopter transfer to the hotel, madam?”
Don’t mind if I do.
What really made the trip wasn’t the company — it was the resort.
Each month had a theme. I went in September.
September Solos.
There were couples there too, but mostly solo travellers — from the UK, Europe, Canada and the US.
The setting was idyllic. You could be as active or as relaxed as you liked. And every single day included a spa treatment. Yes — every day. Let that sink in.
Evenings — which can be the trickiest time when travelling alone — were handled beautifully.
Pre-dinner cocktails were social but effortless. Staff introduced new arrivals to people already a few days in, so you could learn the ropes, ask questions you might feel silly asking staff, and start making “holiday friends”.
At dinner you could join a group table, sit alone, or form a smaller group. No pressure. Just choice.
I ended up with a fantastic group of women from across the UK. Different ages. Different lives. Different reasons for being there. We laughed, explored, shared stories — and I’m still in touch with some of them now, fourteen years later.
So here’s what I’ve learned:
Travelling solo doesn’t mean doing it alone.
There are options.
There are structures.
There are ways to travel that suit you.
Most people don’t realise support like this exists until someone tells them.
If you’re planning something and want a second pair of eyes, DM me PLAN and I’ll ask you three questions that usually unlock clarity.
Lettie Goes Travelling 
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