My first solo trip at 52 helped me prepare for the empty nest. I'm now looking forward to more alone time.

My first solo trip at 52 helped me prepare for the empty nest. I'm now looking forward to more alone time.

The author went on her first solo trip to the Caribbean.Courtesy of Cheryl MaguireI went on an island trip by myself, and I used it as an opportunity to prepare for my empty nest.I was nervous about eating by myself, but I conquered both my nervousness and my loneliness.Now, I'm looking forward to my empty nest and alone time.I wasn't supposed to be traveling to Anguilla alone. Two other women were originally part of the plan, but they bailed, l…