I certainly know where you are coming from. I have traveled alone some since losing my husband in 1999. I have lost to death, 3 traveling gals. Have traveled with my SIL - went to Minot to the HostFest. A fun trip. I have 2 gals I travel with and they wanted to go the next year. So then there were 4. This year we will be 7 going. You meet people on these trips and the group increases.! There are times we end up 4 to a room. This is fine with me. BUT one travel company would not allow more than 3 to a room. We thought that was odd. What hotel cares if you are one or two in a bed?
I give a donation to a public TV station. The 'perks' are usually 2 for 1 prices at food establishments. I also had a meeting with my 'broker' She had someone in the room with her and asked if I minded if he stayed for our meeting. I did not mind. Later I find he was one of her bosses and was running the info meeting. After he was finished he asked if anyone had any questions. After a slight pause I asked if there were any benefits for single people. Another short pause and he asked "Does anyone else have any questions"? ha