Flying solo

We loved holidays so much we decided we’d never come home

MIDWAY ON A SOLO CRUISING CIRCUMNAVIGATION, JAMES FREDERICK SHARES LEARNINGS FROM SAILING AROUND THE WORLD ON A 30FT YACHT

SANDRA cradled her coffee cup and stared out of the rain-streaked window of the kitchenette. Another grey day. “Penny for your thoughts?” a voice said. It was her employer, Richard. Sandra turned and

EXCITEDLY opening slatted wooden shutters, Evie stepped on to the balcony, greeting the day. Her delicate pink silk robe was barely fluttering in the warm breeze drifting in from the sea. She smiled.

Single, in her late 40s and without children, author Glynnis MacNicol found herself craving touch, companionship and joy. So she set off to Paris to seek out indulgence and downright debauchery

Stressed at work, Jenevora Swann, 56, and her husband, Fergus, made a big, bold decision. But would they regret it?