Article: Valentine's special: You'll never be alone again if you can handle 21 strangers Simon Redfern doesn't like lager or removing his shirt in public. So he tried a different kind of singles holiday

Take 21 strangers. Add sun, sea, exercise and alcohol. Mix thoroughly, sprinkle with a dash of romance, place in a beachside hotel and allow to simmer until brown. The result? In my experience, surprisingly spicy and enjoyable.

I have something in common with 40 per cent of the UK's adult population; I'm single. Around 15 million of us are floating about. When it comes to holidays, what to do? Not everyone is qualified for the 18-30 singles scene. In my case, apart from being fiftysomething, I don't like lager or taking my shirt off in bars.

That leaves going away with or visiting friends (not always possible), or taking a trip by oneself (not always desirable). Call me a fuddy-duddy old ...

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