What to do?

Am I being foolish in still wanting to go in the fall?

No you are not.

Caryn- By all means GO! We lost 2 years of travel to Covid and if you survived it’s time to make up for it. Time waits for no man( or woman). My husband and I are 67. We went to Ireland and Scotland in September 2021. Leaving for Italy next week come he’ll or high water!

Caryn, I don’t think you are foolish to want to go to Italy in the fall. Would your husband feel better if you were part of a group tour? How do you usually travel. Is there something that you might do differently that might make him feel better?

Has he just reached the point where he doesn’t really want to travel? My father reached that point long before my mom. They reached a compromise. He could stay home and she could travel with a group for as long as she wanted. She enjoyed another 5 good years of travel before she decided she was done.

I hope you can find solutions that are acceptable to both of you.

Go! We're going this year. Yes, we're keeping an eye on the political/military situation, but we're also booking transportation, hotels, and activities.

We're about your age (I'm a little younger, my husband a little older) and we know that time is not our friend. If we can get over there, we're going!

Go
After postponing and rebooking three times due to a health issue then COVID we are GOING in April and again in September.
We are 70 and 66. We missed traveling abroad for last 3 years and intend to make up lost time, so are planning 2 trips a year until we can’t do it anymore.
Honestly we will feel safer there than here.

Go. Life is too short. If he chooses not to join you can you travel solo?

We just spent 3 weeks in Italy in Sept/Oct 2021. It was wonderful ! We had zero problems with Covid restrictions. There wasn’t a lot of social distancing there which I found surprising.
We leave for France on Monday 3/14. Just as things are loosening up a little which is great.
You should definitely go!

Italy is delightful and the people understand the dolce vida. I’ve only been twice but I know I will return. The Rick Steves “Italy My Way” tour was wonderful.

We’ve booked our flights and lodging for Italy this coming fall, and have no plans to postpone at this point.

If war did spill over into Italy, is being stranded actually the biggest concern one would have?

Sounds like he just doesn't want to go. In that case, any excuse will do.

Go. I listened to my husband’s excuses over and over and finally gave up asking him to travel with me. At 71 it’s time to see the places I want to visit while I’m still upright. So I decided it’s solo or nothing. September will be my first solo trip and another is in the planning stage for June 2023.

We are going to Italy in late May. The war is over 1000 miles away with several NATO countries between Ukraine and Italy. Everyone has to operate within their own comfort zone so there is no wrong answer here but I will be going as long as the USA and Italy will allow it. We have managed to survive over 2 years of COVID restrictions and our family believes it is now time to resume our pre-COVID routines. Honestly, I do not think Russia will make much progress in Ukraine and, even if they take over the entire country, they will not move beyond that right away. They seem to be moving piecemeal in their attempts to reunite the Warsaw Pact countries so I'd anticipate them not making any new moves for quite a while. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Caryn, hope you are going.

You’ll find traveling solo enjoyable. No planning for anyone but yourself. Get up when you want, see what you want on your time schedule.

I’ve traveled solo by choice for years. A wonderful means of freedom.

If you need assistance or support or encouragement we are here for you.

Lastly, Fall months are far away. No one can predict the future but you can decide, “I’m going!”

I am glad you posted and I hope we can give you some support. I agree with everyone else but you knew we would all tell you to go, lol!!

Your husband's feelings may be valid for him but may not be for you. I'd suggest you consider a group tour if you think that would make him feel more comfortable about you traveling solo. I looked back over some of your other posts and saw that you didn't think you were really a "tour" person in the past but seriously if this will make him feel more comfortable for a solo trip for you, then consider it! If you are on a Rick Steves tour and there is a catastrophe the guide will help you formulate an exit strategy.

Caryn, I am in Boca Raton and considering rebooking a 2020 planned trip to Italy, etc... Please let me know what you decide; I don't do Messenger and I don't think I should post my email, so....what do you recommend for getting in touch??? :) THANKS.
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