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Could you go on holiday alone?

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Whatwouldyoudo22 · 29/07/2020 20:00

I think the only way I'm going to be able to get away this year is by myself. So I'm wondering, would it be okay or just a bit tragic?

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EBearhug · 30/07/2020 00:27

I've travelled half the world on my own and most adult holidays have been on my own. I agree with those who say you get to do what you want.

Eating out is rarely a problem and I've been to at least two restaurants where they could fit me in as a single, when they couldn't do a couple.

Usually I have spent the day doing so much that I am quite happy to go to bed earlier than at home anyway.

ohthegoats · 30/07/2020 00:38

Yes please.

PandaGreen · 30/07/2020 01:46

I never thought about the 'being adopted', that sounds awful 😂.

jessstan2 · 30/07/2020 02:05

@QuestionableMouse

Yes. I have and I will again.

Only in the UK but that's more because I'm poor than anything else 😂😂😂

It's honestly the best thing. Wake up when you want, go exactly where you want for as long as you want. No pandering to others and it's wonderful.

Sounds like Heaven!

Since when has it been cheaper to holiday in the UK? I always found it quite the opposite unless going somewhere really exotic.

PercyKirke · 30/07/2020 02:25

OMG a holiday alone - I'd kill for one.

Furries · 30/07/2020 03:20

Definitely not tragic!

I’m quite an introvert and, at first, the thought of being away on my own was daunting. I’ve done it a number of times now.

Am not currently working, but when I was it was full on all the time. So, for me, my two week break was really precious. I wanted to completely chill out, relax and not have an agenda. Think white sand, crystal blue water and sunshine! But with the opportunity to take trips out and about on days when I fancied it. Not a fan of all inclusive resorts, so tended to go for more boutique-type places which felt comfortable, relaxing and safe - with easily accessible amenities nearby (I’ve never plucked up courage to drive overseas).

Honestly, not having to worry about what someone else may want to do the whole time is really liberating and relaxing. Always made sure I had a good number of books to last the duration. Meal times CAN feel a bit odd at first, but you soon relax into it.

Plus, I found I actually had lots more interaction with other guests than if I’d been with a partner or friend. If my health was good enough (and there was no Covid!) then I would do solo holidays again whenever ai could.

LunaNorth · 30/07/2020 03:26

I’ve done it, and loved it. Have a book with you for eating in pubs etc, if it bothers you.

I find it so relaxing, I love my own company I’m ace

Mintjulia · 30/07/2020 03:33

I’ve done a couple of diving courses alone and I’ve spent two weeks meandering through Quebec on my own. Both were great. I could have as much or as little company as I wanted.

Bananabread8 · 30/07/2020 03:40

I think I would do it. I’ve only ever done it with DS so far. I have thought though that I would do it alone one day. I would be wary though and probably only go to places like Spain.

Pixxie7 · 30/07/2020 03:59

Definitely complete luxury, nobody to consider but yourself.

HagridsBackTeeth · 30/07/2020 04:06

Yes, I have (UK holidays) and I will again when I can.

garlictwist · 30/07/2020 05:25

I often go alone. Went to the highlands by myself last week in fact. Other half has his own business so can never take time off and I work part time so have lots of spare time (no kids). So I quite often take off for a few days or a week. In fact I'm heading to the forest of Galloway today for a long weekend. I love going away by myself. No compromises!

lopdedop · 30/07/2020 05:36

I'm single, and always holiday alone. I do have lovely friends, but prefer to go away solo.
From city breaks, to backpacking. It's better alone. Choose your own itinerary.
I tend to do activities in the morning, then a late, big lunch.
I download a series at home, before I go, so in the evenings I watch that, and have snacks and a couple of glasses of wine, ready to get up and about early the next day.

81Byerley · 30/07/2020 05:59

I have had several holidays alone, and loved it! Always took a book with me to meals. I was particularly glad of this on holiday once in Cornwall, when the young foreign waiters decided to make a fuss of the poor lady who was alone, and told me they had got me a special table. It was by itself up on a plinth! Like being on stage every night!

Sunbird24 · 30/07/2020 06:03

I had a lovely solo all-inclusive week at a small hotel in Barbados in January, it was just perfect! Also done weekend city breaks, UK stays, 2 weeks on the Australian Gold Coast and a safari (small group tour) over the last 20 years. Mindset is important- go with the feeling that this is a fantastic thing to do rather than a bit sad, and you’ll definitely enjoy it.

wherestheotherone · 30/07/2020 06:26

Yes, I'd love it after months of kids and dh and WFH. It sounds amazing.

sashh · 30/07/2020 06:42

Done it loads. Only ill health and finances are stopping me now.

I've done weekends away but also long haul.

For meals I try to get a window seat and people watch.

800msprint · 30/07/2020 07:42

Definitely do it OP

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Whatwouldyoudo22 · 30/07/2020 14:14

Thanks everyone. I think I will do it. Now just got to decide where to go! I am in desperate need of a change of scenery which I'm sure we all are.

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Summerdayss21 · 30/07/2020 14:31

Yes, love them.

Have done several short breaks in UK. Even city breaks in Europe and been to Bali, New Zealand and Japan. People are friendly, I’ve found anyway, restaurants treat you no differently. I have no qualms eating out on my own and don’t take a book - just enjoy my meal and people watch.

No one to please but yourself, all the sights you want to see, no waiting for others to wake up, it’s utter bliss.

Northernsoullover · 30/07/2020 14:45

I've done it once. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

MolotovMocktail · 30/07/2020 14:49

I’ve travelled the world solo, for months at a time. It was absolutely amazing but I am very happy in my own company and confident dining alone. I’d love to do it again but probably wouldn’t get away with ditching DH and DS for long!

ChanklyBore · 30/07/2020 14:53

I do it every year for a few days and it is utter bliss. I spend most of the rest of my time doing a very people job, and living in a busy house, with children who always seem to want to sit on me or next to me or talk to me incessantly. Sometimes I see friends, more often I don’t. I’m not tragic.

Deathraystare · 30/07/2020 16:08

I must be well tragic then cos I have done it for years.

I have gone on 'regular' holidays and ones for single people. Both are fine though once I was the only female and even though I would not had whisked anyone's husband off to the sunset,, they were not comfortable about a single woman on her own!!

I loved the singles holidays I went on, including some on 'solos' wehre for the time us singles were there we got a villa all to our selves (so not screaming kids/jealous wives etc).

I did have a very good time in Crete - much of it spent in the pool, chatting! It was very hot! There were some nice bars and I only sat on the beach once! I enjoyed the food.

But I also went to Slovenia (one of my favourite trips) I made friends of a couple and a mum and daughter. Lovely food and scenery!
I went just before the civil war and saw a lot of soldiers walking around aimlessly, or eating cake. Sadly, not long after they would have been employed in the ghastly civil war :(

MikeUniformMike · 30/07/2020 16:10

I've done it and enjoyed it. Much better alone than with a miserable partner.

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