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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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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.

Welikebeingcosy · 26/12/2025 16:36

The holiday resorts in Turkiye are more British than some places in actual Britain. You'll be absolutely fine there. I spent the whole summer in one of them alone at 18 and made loads of both British and Turkish friends- I had a blast.

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:31

Holluschickie · 26/12/2025 16:27

I will never do AI though.

I have four city breaks booked in next year as well, but i’d just like a lazy one too!

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:30

SweeetFannyAdams · 26/12/2025 16:25

Because why would they?

You're an adult.

If you want to go on holiday alone then just go for it like thousands of us do every year 🤷‍♂️

You're no more at risk in an AI in Turkey or Tunisia than you are anywhere else.

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I thought you meant people wouldn’t say that I shouldn’t be going alone 🤣

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Holluschickie · 26/12/2025 16:28

Hinestly such a waste to go to the most beautiful country in the world and never leave the resort though.

dunroamingfornow · 26/12/2025 16:27

I wouldn’t do Tunisia. I thought people were exaggerating the harassment women receive. They weren’t. It was off the scale and that was with a male friend in tow. Edited to add this was within a resort

Orangesandlemons77 · 26/12/2025 16:27

We went to a really nice all inclusive with it's own beach in Turkey in the summer. I'd go there on my own it felt safe. It's called Marmaris Bay Resort.

Holluschickie · 26/12/2025 16:27

I will never do AI though.

Holluschickie · 26/12/2025 16:26

I have travelled all around Turkey alone. But I am S Asian. Nobody harasses me the way they might blonde women.

SweeetFannyAdams · 26/12/2025 16:25

peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:24

Why?

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Because why would they?

You're an adult.

If you want to go on holiday alone then just go for it like thousands of us do every year 🤷‍♂️

You're no more at risk in an AI in Turkey or Tunisia than you are anywhere else.

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:24

SweeetFannyAdams · 26/12/2025 16:22

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

Why?

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SweeetFannyAdams · 26/12/2025 16:22

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

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peoplewatchingonthewaybackhome · 26/12/2025 16:22

Wowzel · 26/12/2025 16:21

I'd happily go to Turkey (and have been 6 times), but wouldn't do Tunisia in your position.

All id do is the hotel. I’d literally not leave for the week 🤣

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Wowzel · 26/12/2025 16:21

I'd happily go to Turkey (and have been 6 times), but wouldn't do Tunisia in your position.