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To think of going to Tunisia or Turkey for a holiday alone?

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:20

I’m a woman in my mid twenties. You can get an all inclusive hotel in Tunisia or Turkey for under £500. All I want is a cheap week in the sun. AIBU to go? My family all think I’d be stupid because it’s a risk. But it’s all I want

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Newsenmum · 26/12/2025 17:10

Choose turkiye it’s stunning im so jealous

dairydebris · 26/12/2025 17:09

peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 17:00

Yeah Greece is also an option. I just want something that’s cheap winter sun

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I dont think either Turkey or Tunisia is hot enough for lying by the pool.
Marrakech ( outside Medina ) or Cape Verde?

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 17:09

Labamba78 · 26/12/2025 17:06

Yea I found people got into the hotel to try to sell things in the restaurants or by the pool, there was a beach as part of the hotel which had the same issue but worse. They would be eventually asked to leave but as it’s prolific it can be difficult to stop it continually happening.

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Oh crikey!

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Labamba78 · 26/12/2025 17:06

peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:45

Even in the hotel???

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Yea I found people got into the hotel to try to sell things in the restaurants or by the pool, there was a beach as part of the hotel which had the same issue but worse. They would be eventually asked to leave but as it’s prolific it can be difficult to stop it continually happening.

Incelebration · 26/12/2025 17:02

SweeetFannyAdams · 26/12/2025 16:22

No-one on Mumsnet is going to tell you, you shouldn't go on holiday alone.

Why shouldn't she?

MuyPuy · 26/12/2025 17:01

I go on solo holidays of the type you describe but I wouldn’t go to those countries on my own at your age. If I had to pick I’d definitely pick Turkey over Tunisia but honestly, I’d avoid both countries on my own.

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 17:00

Drivinghomeforchristmas25 · 26/12/2025 16:56

I have been to both alone and as a couple and would not recommend either. Greece/Spain/Italy/Malta would be my choice if I was travelling alone. Mexico too if your budget can stretch to long haul.

Yeah Greece is also an option. I just want something that’s cheap winter sun

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Drivinghomeforchristmas25 · 26/12/2025 16:56

I have been to both alone and as a couple and would not recommend either. Greece/Spain/Italy/Malta would be my choice if I was travelling alone. Mexico too if your budget can stretch to long haul.

ColinOfficeTrolley · 26/12/2025 16:56

My 15yo niece also got harassed in Tunisia when she went with her mum and dad. Sounds like a vile place.

As a woman alone I would go neither of these places.

ilovesooty · 26/12/2025 16:49

Doseofreality · 26/12/2025 16:41

Depends how much cock you want, many a willing waiter in both places.

She hasn't suggested she's looking for that. How unpleasant.

ibuprofenhead · 26/12/2025 16:49

lve been to both; I wouldn’t go to Tunisia alone, loads of predatory men. I was in my 20s with my now husband and I got hassled loads, I hated it. Turkey, absolutely fine. I’ve been to Dalyan, Antalya, Cirali and the Blue Lagoon and didn’t have any problems.

ilovesooty · 26/12/2025 16:48

FryingPam · 26/12/2025 16:40

Not leaving the hotel is fine. Otherwise no, you’ll be harassed without end as a female alone.

I've been to Turkey once by myself and Tunisia several times. I went out and about and wasn't hassled much. I found it worse in Egypt.

BeNoisyFish · 26/12/2025 16:48

No that's a bad idea.
Go to southern Italy , Spain or Greece instead.

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:45

Labamba78 · 26/12/2025 16:45

I really didn’t enjoy Tunisia and we stayed in our hotel pretty much all of the time. I still got harassed, and I was with my boyfriend. Really unpleasant experience.

Even in the hotel???

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Labamba78 · 26/12/2025 16:45

I really didn’t enjoy Tunisia and we stayed in our hotel pretty much all of the time. I still got harassed, and I was with my boyfriend. Really unpleasant experience.

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:43

Sorry I should’ve said in my OP - I’m going on four exploration holidays next year, literally go go go for the entire time. All I want is a week to rot by the pool and read books, I’m not looking to make friends or explore 😂

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dairydebris · 26/12/2025 16:41

peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:39

All I want is a pool and a place to eat, I’m happy to be surrounded by families etc because all I want is to chill for a week. Like I said I’ve got four really go go go trips booked in 2026, so I’m getting my fill of sightseeing etc there

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Turkey with an adults only pool.

gogomomo2 · 26/12/2025 16:41

If travelling alone i would wait until a week or less before departure and grab a bargain

Meadowfinch · 26/12/2025 16:41

On your own? Go to Greece or Croatia instead.

Doseofreality · 26/12/2025 16:41

Depends how much cock you want, many a willing waiter in both places.

Clearinguptheclutter · 26/12/2025 16:40

I’d avoid North Africa entirely unless with a male partner sadly

Turkey probably ok but it’s an awfully long way to go to just stay in a hotel. And I don’t fancy AI at all. If booze is effectively “free” surely that attracts a certain crowd.

I’d go to Italy or Spain or
Greece and enjoy a bit of a mooch around alongside the chilling out near the pool

FryingPam · 26/12/2025 16:40

Not leaving the hotel is fine. Otherwise no, you’ll be harassed without end as a female alone.

Selok · 26/12/2025 16:40

We went to Tunisia two years ago, my husband and 18 year old daughter! We went all inclusive and one day we planned to do some sightseeing in town, some shopping etc. We didn’t enjoy our day out of the hotel as it didn’t feel very safe wandering in town. I can’t explain it but I didn’t like the whole experience so we won’t be going back, also removed Marrakesh from our list too!

Alittlefrustrated · 26/12/2025 16:39

You will be targeted. 100 %. I found Turkey really bad in my 30's (and I was with DP, and am an olive skinned brown eyed brunette).
AI Tunisia was fine (but again with DP).

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:39

dairydebris · 26/12/2025 16:36

If I wanted a week in the sun solo I'd choose Greece, Italy, Spain and enjoy the odd wander or sightseeing / browsing too. I dont think a week sitting by a pool in an AI with families, kids and couples drinking will be what you want it to be.
Best solo sun week I ever had was Sardinia. Cheap room, beautiful beaches walks and food.

All I want is a pool and a place to eat, I’m happy to be surrounded by families etc because all I want is to chill for a week. Like I said I’ve got four really go go go trips booked in 2026, so I’m getting my fill of sightseeing etc there

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