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Has anybody gone on holiday just by yourself?

95 replies

Onlyrainbows · 15/03/2022 09:38

I know my manager did it... But I'm tempted to do the same and take the dog with me. Even just a weekend bender with my doggo sounds like my ideal way to disconnect!

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coloradoqueen · 15/03/2022 09:46

I haven't but I definitely would, especially with the dog! Book yourself a nice cosy cottage or cabin near a dog friendly beach, and make sure it's within walking distance to the pub.

TonTonMacoute · 15/03/2022 09:50

I used to travel alone for work a lot, and I went to India for a month alone. It was fine, you meet people along the way so you don't have to be alone all the time if you don't want.

A weekend away with the doggo somewhere nice sounds lovely and relaxing 😎

playmelikeasymphony · 15/03/2022 10:01

Only for a couple of nights in this country.

Chishnfips · 15/03/2022 10:26

Yes, a couple of times. Usually hire a small cottage for a long weekend somewhere remote and take a stack of books and loads of snacks.

Bigoldhag · 15/03/2022 10:28

Did a lodge in a centre parcs type resort a few years ago, it was great. At the time was living with my parents and really enjoyed the silence - just made use of the spa etc.

I quite fancy doing a campervan tour just me and the dog at some point.

thereisonlyoneofme · 15/03/2022 10:30

I have done it for two or three days, either a cottage with the dog or a city break in this country.

Phos · 15/03/2022 10:32

I worked in West Africa a few years ago. When I came home, I took a week off to go stay in a Sheraton by myself. I swam, sunbathed, ate, used the Internet (which had been a rarity where I'd been living!) It was brilliant. No one cared that I was alone and no one bothered me.

BlindGirlMcSqueaky · 15/03/2022 10:33

I have. I've been to a few festivals alone too. It's great. No one else around to tell you where to go or when to get up or what to eat - bliss!

24petlegs · 15/03/2022 10:35

Why wouldn't you go by yourself?
I did 5 days in New York; it was perfect, I could do what I wanted, eat where I wanted, walk miles and explore. No hassle from kids or DH.
I've done sporting events (several overnight stays) alone...
Just go, it's so much easier just thinking about things for you.

MayBeeMee · 15/03/2022 10:41

I’d love to but DH and the DS would be offended or think I had lost the plot. Are thise of you who have done it single?

MirandaWest · 15/03/2022 10:47

I've done it a few times. Would love to do it again at some point - I have stayed in cottages on my own and it's great.

Startingtomoveon · 15/03/2022 10:51

I’ve travelled all over Europe by myself, as well as within the UK. I’ve also done three bus tour groups alone years ago. You can meet people if you wish to and do exactly as you like.

I’m from New Zealand originally but live in the UK now and NZers and Australians tend to have no qualms about travelling alone, whereas I’ve noticed that British people don’t so much (and think you’re a bit odd/billy-no-mates!). But I say go for it! It’s a different experience but very rewarding too.

AlisonDonut · 15/03/2022 10:55

I was due to go to New York one year with a friend and her brother surprised the family with a wedding so she couldn't go.

It was cold, but awesome. I got loads of photography done, without anyone complaining that I'd stopped and wanting to get to the next thing/a hot coffee.

I just went random, going east out the hotel one day, west another, north another and south the fourth. Then went home. Bloody marvellous it was.

Seeingadistance · 15/03/2022 10:57

Yes. I’m single and I love to travel. I had planned to go on holiday with a friend summer of 2020 and actually was a bit relieved that Covid put an end to it. I think I’d struggle to holiday with anyone now. I’m used to doing my own thing - what I want, when I want, how I want.

Cheeseandlobster · 15/03/2022 10:57

I have been abroad twice on my own. I am not single. Dp didn't fancy it and I did. I didn't want to miss out so off I went. I had an amazing time - it was literally a week of pure indulgence doing exactly what I wanted to do. Obviously if dp had wanted to go then we would have gone together but why should I not go just because he doesn't

emmathedilemma · 15/03/2022 10:58

I’ve done it a couple of times in the last couple of years. Had a friend join me for a few days on one trip but spent half of it alone. It’s great, you can do whatever you want whenever you want!

mindutopia · 15/03/2022 11:05

Yes, definitely. Loads obviously when I was single as I like to travel (and my friends aren't the best travelling companions - a lot of work and fussy). And now I take at least one holiday by myself every year, leave dh and dc at home. Dh also goes away but he prefers to go with friends or his db. I like my own company. It's wonderful! Coastal walks, swimming, sometimes I do a city break in the UK or Europe, nice meals out (yes, alone, I love them), theatre, museums, food markets. It's great.

I also sometimes do a trip where I take one dc (but not the other or dh), so we have one on one time and it's kind of like travelling on your own, but with someone else to enjoy it with - but someone who's crazy ideas I can veto (unlike travelling with friends). Littlest dc and I went to Barcelona when he was tiny and I took older dc to Venice a few years ago.

TedMullins · 15/03/2022 11:22

Yes quite a few times. I was single when I did it, I now have a bf but I would still travel alone if I fancied it. He would also be welcome to do that if he so desired.

Traumdeuter · 15/03/2022 11:23

Not since I was in my early 20s, but I’d love to.

Scarecrowrowboat · 15/03/2022 11:28

Yes when I was in my late 20s went on holiday to S America and Central America. At one point I stayed in a tiny beach town, just sat on beach, read and enjoyed local beer for a week. Didn't talk to anyone apart from to check into my room and order food or drink for the whole week. Bliss.

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Onlyrainbows · 15/03/2022 11:29

Yes my plan would be no DC, no DH only DDog and I!

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frustratedashell · 15/03/2022 11:32

I'm off on a cruise in April on my own. I'm a tad nervous but I'm sure I'll be fine once I'm there

inheritancetrack · 15/03/2022 11:34

Frequently. The week i spend on my own with not having to accommodate other people is bliss. I am married with kids, so DH looks after his own DC. He goes of fishing from time to time, so he also gets time alone

Rua13 · 15/03/2022 11:38

Have travelled to India, South East Asia and South America by myself.It's great.No need to compromise on anything.

MrsHumphrieswife · 15/03/2022 11:40

Yes, long weekends away. I liked it. I had one B&B owner who kept on giving me looks like I was weird for being by myself - no idea what her story was or why this was a 'thing' for her - wish I'd asked her really. But that was her issue, not mine.

I really liked breaks by myself. . I had a busy and full life and a partner and time away by myself was good.