Holidays can offer a welcome change of scenery and a real boost to wellbeing — but for many people, travelling later in life can feel more daunting than it once did.
You might be travelling on your own, or travelling with a partner, friend, or family member who has limited mobility. You may be confident in some situations, but want extra reassurance around transport, accommodation, or knowing help is close at hand.
The good news is that you don’t have to give up holidays altogether. There are UK-based travel options designed specifically to offer more structure, support, and peace of mind.
Types of supported holidays to look for
Depending on your needs, you may want to look for holidays that include:
- Escorted or hosted travel – where a tour manager is present throughout
- Door-to-door transport – reducing the need to arrange taxis, trains, or airport parking
- Accessible accommodation and transport – suitable for limited mobility
- Clear itineraries – so you know what to expect each day
- Social but optional activities – with no pressure to join in
The right choice will depend on your health, confidence, mobility, and what kind of support would make travelling feel enjoyable rather than stressful.
UK holiday companies offering extra support
The following companies are shared for information only, to help you understand what types of services exist. Availability and suitability will vary depending on location and individual needs.
- Limitless Travel
Specialises in accessible and escorted holidays in the UK and abroad. Holidays typically include accessible transport, carefully chosen accommodation, and optional care support for people with limited mobility. - Dragonfly Holidays
Offers all-inclusive UK coach holidays for the over-60s, accompanied by a tour manager. Taxi collection from home is available in parts of the West Midlands. - Grand UK Holidays
Provides escorted coach breaks and tours designed for mature and solo travellers. Many holidays of seven days or more include door-to-door pick-up.
Questions to ask before booking
Before committing to any holiday, it can help to ask:
- Is door-to-door transport included, or can it be arranged?
- How accessible is the accommodation and transport?
- What support is available if someone becomes unwell?
- Is assistance available at airports or stations?
- Are activities optional and paced appropriately?
- What travel insurance is required for existing health conditions?
Downloadable checklist: planning a supported holiday
To make this easier, we’ve created a downloadable checklist you can use to:
- Think through health and mobility needs
- Prepare questions to ask holiday providers
- Plan medication, insurance, and emergency contacts
- Feel confident you’ve covered the essentials before booking
A gentle reminder
Needing a bit more help doesn’t mean giving up on travel — it just means travelling differently. With the right support in place, holidays can still be something to look forward to, at any stage of life.