Could you go on holiday alone?

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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?

I have done several activity holidays alone e.g. sports or going on a course. Feels normal as you meet people with similar interests when you get there!

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

Same. Otherwise, I'd never get to go anywhere.

I’ve been to places both near and far alone on holiday and I love it. No one else to please or consider except myself. I always have my kindle to read if I stop off somewhere for a coffee or some food. I have enjoyed travelling with others but I find now that I need an alone break from time to time to fully recharge.

Not tragic at all. The only time I've ever missed company is when I fancy a dish on the menu that serves 2. Although if it's not too expensive, there's nothing to stop you ordering for it yourself.
After a few holidays away, you won't ever want to go with other people again. You can pack as much - or as little - as you like into every day, no compromise or endless negotiation.

Not tragic, I know where I’d go too.

(Wellness retreat Thailand, loads of people travelling alone)

I was planning a solo trip to India before the plague struck. I’m quite concerned now that it won’t be safe to go before I’m too old. I like travelling and am married to Mr Staycation so holidays alone have become the norm.

I know someone who goes to India every year alone for two weeks. She loves it. Are you planning to travel around Alsohuman or stay in one place?

I did to menorca or somehwee like that, can't remember it was pre kids, but it was idyllic and I'd so do it again.

It's not tragic at all and people will truly be envious. Have a lovely time!!

I’d love to do this. I’d stay in a posh hotel, wear a big hat, big sunglasses, smoke cigs in a posh holder and be a real woman of mystery. Everyone would whisper ‘Who IS she?’ when I wafted into dinner wearing a silk gown....

@KatherineParr4

I know someone who goes to India every year alone for two weeks. She loves it. Are you planning to travel around Alsohuman or stay in one place?

I was going to do a tour of the Golden Triangle. It’s been a dream since I was a hippy influenced teenager. Now I’ve got the time and the money, was planning to go next November and about to pay the deposit ... I’m quite sad about it.

I think that I could probably do a couple of days completely alone, but I would nicer to go with a friend.

I would love it. Books, nice food, big bed, mooching with no plan to look at 'the sights'. It would be heaven.

I did in my 20s - was single and wanted to explore somewhere my friends weren't bothered about. Booked with Exodus so was with a group but it was fab, others were lone travellers too. Very liberating, not sad at all!!

Have and would (tomorrow!). All you have to do is please yourself - bliss.

Yes please!!!

I’ve done it twice. The ‘worst’ bit was meal times (have you seen that bit in Shirley Valentine where she walks into the restaurant?). So the next time I booked a small studio, self catering. Perfect for me. I made light meals and had them on my balcony. If I wanted to eat out I would have an early dinner (before the hordes arrived).

I regularly go on holidays on my own. I couldn’t give a toss if some people consider this ‘sad’. I enjoy it and that’s the only relevant consideration.

The reason for this is that DP has a very time-consuming & expensive hobby to which he devotes a significant chunk of his annual leave. We take at least two holidays together each year, but I still have leave to use while he is away doing his thing. So I go away on my own. I do lots of city breaks, trips to the coast, visiting museums & shows etc etc.

Have a look at the Hotel Cavtat in Croatia. Perfect for solo travellers.

Sign me up!!! I'd throw money at time away all by myself. Seriously, I'd do it in a heart beat!

I went travelling alone after university, but met a lot of people along the way, so not quite the same as a holiday. I absolutely wouldn't hesitate to go alone, if you think you'll enjoy it then don't worry what others think.

Yes I so would having not been alone since bloody March!

Yes, I have done it a lot and it is the best way to travel IMO.

Not at all worried about eating alone, I just take a book and have never had a bad experience. The weirdest must be Tokyo where I wandered into restaurants at random and as none of us spoke each other's language, I just pointed to the most appealing looking meals and said I'll have that. It worked fine!

It's brilliant. I much prefer going away alone than with my boyfriend or friends - it's far more relaxing and you can do exactly what you like, exactly when you like, no compromise required! You're also far more likely to meet interesting people travelling alone than with others, in my experience.

I'm currently on holiday on my own. The first 24 hours were tough but then it's been ok. But I feel very sad when asked how many people in my party. And I wish there was someone to take photos of me in nice places.

I did an air B and B food tour when I was in Barcelona alone it was great fun, I always look at what the local experiences are
I think most of them are beginning again but it's a great way to socialise for a few hours