Gap Years for "Retirees"

3 months solo travel – just with company when you want it.

Our pioneer Kay

"I've been looking for this for 10 years. Nothing spoke to me until DECADES."

— Kay, 65, Worcestershire

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How it works

Like living
Abroad

With months to play with, this will feel like living abroad – time to settle in, establish your rituals (from your favourite coffee spot to yoga class) and properly unpack.

Handpicked travel
buddies

6-12 people we select. Everyone 50+ and good craic. Explore what interests you, then join them for dinner to debrief afterwards. If you fancy.

Solo travel
freedom

You know what you like – this is very much your trip. We sort accommodation, travel days, and weekly time together for an adventure of sorts. Other than that, the time's your own.

24/7
backup

One of our people on WhatsApp for backup locally and to help with logistics – stays, travel days, whatever comes up. Otherwise, you're left to your own devices.

Financial protection

Your money is held in a trust account managed by Protected Trust Services until your trip departs.

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Meet Laura, founder of DECADES

"I watched all these incredible people retire, and retirement still looked like it sucked. Nothing matched up with the ambitions I saw people had."

Meet the Pioneers

Spent a lifetime working and looking after others. Ready for their turn. Solo travelers in their 50s, 60s, and 70s joining our first departure.

Maggie one of our pioneers

Maggie, 61

Bradford upon Avon

"I want to get back to travel I used to love. DECADES is perfect because of the mix of adventure, safety and comfort."

Sue one of our pioneers
Sue, 67

Derbyshire

"I've been looking for something in between independent travel and group tours. I think I've found it."

Arthur one of our pioneers
Arthur, 65

Cambridgeshire

"Laura and Marie impressed me with how they've created DECADES. Solo travel with group experiences—when I want them."