I have to really enjoy someone to want to be on any kind of planned trip -- but I'm not as social as lots of people, and I'm fortunate that I have grown daughters plus husband and friends, so somewher ein the group I can go with/along someone.

It depends on whether you like companionship if you're not 100%. I'm a crawl under the porch and be alone kinda gal. But savings? Probably worth it!

I learned that the groups are a bust. I had joined some and posted but it was like crickets. And even the group started for my surgery month of November 2016 only had activity for a brief while. I have found it easier to just post on the forums. Sorry if that makes me a buzz kill. LOL. I don't have an opinion on a travel companion as I had my surgery locally.

Thanks y'all
Annie yes I think I'm definitely going to have a travel companion I can't imagine going to Mexico and doing all this by myself if I can find a buddy that would be great cuz it wouldn't cost me extra but if not I'm just going to have to find a way to pay for my mom to join me.
Christie I am feeling the crickets HaHaHa! I've just been jumping in on post that I think are interesting or if I can give somebody some encouragement. I created a group and started a few discussions. It's all good. I'm finding good people to talk to and and having good conversations. I still get a little lost moving around on the site but it's getting better.

I'm social but would never ask anyone to go with me - I'm grumpy when I am sick and just want my privacy