Can I join DECADES if I’m travelling solo?

Yes — most of our travellers come solo. We carefully build a small group of 8 likeminded individuals, with the option to share a room or upgrade to a private one.

Is DECADES only for UK residents?

For now, our trips are designed for UK-based travellers, with departures from London and support tailored to UK citizens. That said, we're open to expanding and welcome votes for future routes.

How much does it cost?

The full 3-month programme starts at £17,995 per person for a shared room. Early bird pricing is available at £15,295 until 31st May. Private rooms are available at £24,870, or £21,095 with early bird pricing.

The People Who Inspired DECADES | Travel in Retirement

The people who inspired DECADES

Real retiree stories that shaped a new kind of travel

DECADES was never just a business idea. It started with hours of conversation — over tea, over WhatsApp, over wine.

These are the real people who opened up about their hopes, fears and dreams for life after retirement.

We spoke before, during and after they retired — to understand how things unfolded compared to what they’d imagined.

They shared stories of adventures not yet taken, routines that no longer fit, and the quiet excitement of starting something new in retirement.

Their voices shaped the very first version of DECADES — the slow travel experience for over 50s, built with their lives in mind.

This page is simply to say: thank you. You’re all incredible.

Meet the retirees who inspired DECADES — and, as it happens, the people I built it for:

Mum & Dad, Auntie Jane, Uncle Dean, Tony, Allison, Auntie Angela and her merry gang of travel buddies: Linda, Beverley & Joan.

The people who inspired DECADES

Real retiree stories that shaped a new kind of travel

The people who inspired us

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