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Would you take a speaker on a solo holiday?

266 replies

itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:18

To use in your Airbnb and on the beach?

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TheSlantedOwl · 07/06/2026 18:27

No. Height of selfishness. Don’t be one of those utter jerks.

TheSmallAssassin · 07/06/2026 18:27

No, the beach is not fine, as you say, it's an open area and sound carries. Not everyone wants to listen to your music. I would find that really annoying.

In the AirBnB is fine as long as it's not really loud.

ThreeB · 07/06/2026 18:26

itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:24

I feel like the beach would be fine? It’s an open area, not like a train…

Nope, not fine. I have no wish to hear other peoples music. Use headphones when in public regardless of the location.

SoScarletItWas · 07/06/2026 18:26

itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:24

I feel like the beach would be fine? It’s an open area, not like a train…

It’s an open area so your music will intrude on even more people. Categorically not.

SnappyUmberLion · 07/06/2026 18:26

itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:24

I feel like the beach would be fine? It’s an open area, not like a train…

I feel like you can just wear headphones at the beach, to give other beachgoers peace.

Summerbay23 · 07/06/2026 18:26

Definitely not the beach, that is totally antisocial. If you’re on your own why wouldn’t you just use headphones?

Maybe in the apartment if volume low and you’re not disturbing anyone.

MyCloak · 07/06/2026 18:25

itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:24

I feel like the beach would be fine? It’s an open area, not like a train…

Absolutely not. No one else wants to hear your music.

Original poster
itssoeasy · 07/06/2026 18:24

I feel like the beach would be fine? It’s an open area, not like a train…

OP posts:
SkippitySkoppity · 07/06/2026 18:24

Of course. Always bring a little speaker on holidays with me when I want a lil music in the apartment or hotel room. Not on the beach.

Error404FucksNotFound · 07/06/2026 18:22

No. My phone plays music loud enough for me to hear.

Abracadabra12345 · 07/06/2026 18:22

Of course if it’s an apartment it should be fine…

Abracadabra12345 · 07/06/2026 18:21

If I’ve paid a lot of money for a rare holiday I really don’t want to hear the next door guest’s music. At a bar yes, because I’ve chosen to be there but not in my room or apartment thanks

Walls are always paper thin

plims · 07/06/2026 18:20

Not for the beach. Yes in the AirBnB

MasterBeth · 07/06/2026 18:19

In your AirBnB, sure.

On the beach, don't you dare.

Harriet36 · 07/06/2026 18:19

Maybe to use in the accommodation but not on the beach. I'd use ear buds.

Arlanymor · 07/06/2026 18:18

Yes to the Airbnb, no to the beach, use headphones please, we don't all want to hear your music.