Is it “weird” to go on holiday by yourself?

[curiousitygotthebetterofme]

I’m off work mid August and I really want to go away for a bit, not as in abroad but somewhere in the UK, like a self catering cottage somewhere in the country side for a few days.

Problem is DH cant get time off and DC dont want to go.

if I go away by myself, would people not think it’s a bit weird? Or do people actually do this?

My favourite thing to do is just spend time alone, it is so draining to have to 'please' other people all the time ...whether it is my DH, DC, DM or a friend. Always having to compromise about what you do (I am sure it is equally tedious for them). Unless you have exactly the same interests as someone else I think holidays are really overrated. I am perfectly happy at home whilst DH and DS go away for a golfing break.

Certainly doesn't feel weird to me. And I say that as a solo traveller currently eating breakfast in my hotel, planning what to do today on my solo city break 🙂

It's great. Do it.

I'm going on a volunteering holiday by myself for 10 days soon. It's great.

I've done it a few times. It's never occurred to me that people might think I have no friends!

I like to wander around places with no fixed agenda, talk to strangers in bars, go dancing in places no one will ever see me again, sleep in a hotel bed alone...

I've also been camping alone. I like the sense of independence and the feeling that I don't need someone else to do those things with. I'm a full and complete human after all.

I’ve done but then I live on my home so maybe that makes it less weird? It’s great, a proper holiday where you can do whatever you want whenever you want!

It might not be the social norm but I can't imagine anything nicer than a relaxing holiday by myself.

Would any of the solo-ers be interested in a recommendations thread of some sort? Things like -

What hotel/Airbnb etc you've stayed at? Was it on the luxury side or cheap and cheerful? Was it all about relaxation or plenty of activities and things to do? City, beach or countryside? Ease of getting from the airport and around in general, transportation links etc? Did you feel safe?

Would help me when planning my next jaunt which I hope is soon.

So much to do! Theatre, galleries etc and you will just look like you live or work there and are going about your day. No one would care or notice.

I have been to almost every major city in the UK, the Cotswolds, Lille, Budapest, New York, Boston, Lisbon, a yoga retreat and a painting course all without DH (no kids). Get a good central hotel, organise some things (e.g a show or museum visit) look up things to do/see on TripAdvisor and just go. I tend to eat lunch out rather than dinner to minimise wandering about after dark, but have never had any problems.

Do the same as if you were a couple. Go out for dinner , go to the cinema , nice walks. Mooch around the town

What's weirder is not enjoying your own company

I'm currently in Snowdonia on my own. I've had a couple of meals out, did a 12 mile hike around Lake Baka yesterday and I'm climbing Mount Snowdon tomorrow. I'll probably go to a quiet Indian restaurant this evening. I do wish I had a partner but even then I would still want to travel solo sometimes because I love my own company. I can either sit at home on the sofa and sulk over my failed love life - or I can get off my arse and enjoy life as it is.

I had a lovely week in Torremolinos. Not v cool I know but I was early 20s and the woman in the shop wouldn't sell me a holiday to Turkey 😂😂

I booked excursions to the Alhambra and Marrakech and spent alternate days on the beach. Went out for drinks then dinner every night and made friends there who I met up with after dinner. On trips everyone was always friendly knowing I was alone.

It depends if you like your own company really.

I do this 2 or 3 times a year and Love it. I’m sure some colleagues, etc think it’s a bit odd but there you go. I leave dh at home.

Not weird at all. I took myself on a week long walking holiday in Cornwall in 2019. I stayed in a tiny Airbnb near the beach, hired a car, planned my days the night before and I loved it. You might need a bit of confidence (and a good book) to eat out in the evenings but that doesn't bother me as Ive had quite a few years travelling for work on my own. I even took myself to see a ska band, had a couple of pints, a little dance and I found it all quite liberating. I'm pretty chatty so, across the week, I had some nice exchanges with various people but when I was feeling more quiet and reflective, I had the time and space to just be. Remembering that holiday still feels me with joy. And I hope to do it again some time soon.

I’m so eager to do this yet I’m so nervous!

I would LOVE to go on holiday on my own right now. The luxury of being by myself on a beach, in the sun, swimming, eating simple foods (instead of cooking for everyone), an evening walk, a glass of crisp white wine, and a book for evening company...shall I go on? What are you waiting for OP?!

I like your style! I think it’s the nerves that are holding me back!

I treasure my memories of a week away in a hotel in Lyme Regis on my own. I loved it. Lots of people go out alone anyway, No one will think you are odd or strange.

I loved going on holiday alone pre kids!