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Two night break alone would you do it?

104 replies

3kidsaremorethanenough · 10/06/2023 20:21

Dh was planning this as a surprise for my birthday but told me today before he booked anything just to check I would be OK with it. He was going to book me two nights away to a place I have already been (and adored but we only did a day trip at the time) it's a flight, bus and train journey then a full day exploring by myself staying in a lovely little pub....all by myself....see I am always banging on about having a night away, just me and a good book somewhere nice!! And now he is suggesting it I'm actually a bit afraid. The place itself is heavenly for fans of literature, so I would be well occupied and love it. What would you do, would you do it😬

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RhinestoneCowgirl · 10/06/2023 20:22

Of course!

GCAcademic · 10/06/2023 20:22

I wouldn’t think twice.

Newusernamee · 10/06/2023 20:22

Doooo it! It sounds like heaven, and I think that whilst it’s Natural to be apprehensive, you will have an amazing time. What a lovely gift from your hubby!

travailtotravel · 10/06/2023 20:22

In a heartbeat. What a thoughtful gift. Hurrah for a DH who listens!

Medenagan · 10/06/2023 20:22

Definitely!

Enko · 10/06/2023 20:23

YES!

icanflysometimes · 10/06/2023 20:23

I would be delighted and grab it with both hands! You'll have a great time and it will do your confidence hugely good too.

WonderDays · 10/06/2023 20:23

I absolutely love going away on my own and have just returned from a five day solo trip.

DarkSignOfTheMoon · 10/06/2023 20:24

Bloody hell. This would literally be my absolute ideal gift to receive.

A husband who did that for me... I would marry him all over again.

Hiphopopotamus · 10/06/2023 20:24

I actually am doing it for my birthday this year! I have two kids under 3 and I can’t wait. (I love them but I can’t wait) Going to a little European city that I’ve never been to before, and plan to eat in lovely restaurants, read my book in coffee shops, wander round to my heart’s content and get two full nights sleep!

HarrietJet · 10/06/2023 20:25

Absolutely.

pizzaHeart · 10/06/2023 20:26

I wouldn’t, the journey sounds too complicated. I would be ok with going somewhere on my own and stay for a weekend but I would want the journey to be more simple.

whatausername · 10/06/2023 20:27

YES YES YES!

Dramakwene · 10/06/2023 20:27

Of course. Why wouldn't you?

Racingadmin · 10/06/2023 20:32

Yes definitely

I had the best 3 nights on my own in a casino on Biloxi while dd was on a summer camp

Oblomov23 · 10/06/2023 20:34

Why on earth wouldn't you?

twilightcafe · 10/06/2023 20:37

Wouldn't cross my mind to say No!

Mars27 · 10/06/2023 20:43

Two nights on my own?

Hook it to my veins, please!

GracePalmer33 · 10/06/2023 20:43

I'd definitely go but I do agree with another poster , the journey does sound a bit unpleasant/ long winded for such a short trip, specially when there are so many awesome European cities towns that are right by the airport or a quick metro away.
But if you have a good book I'm sure it'll be fine!
It's a lovely present. Enjoy.

piglet81 · 10/06/2023 20:45

I’d love a solo trip! I’m trying to keep flights to once a year though, so I’d rather do a train trip (U.K. or Eurostar). Hope you have a great time if you do go away.

Honeyroar · 10/06/2023 20:47

That used to be my life when I was cabin crew. I miss that me time! Do it! If you don’t like it it’s only two days and you’ll never do it again. Sometimes it’s lovely to visit something you adore without worrying that your companion isn’t enjoying it as much and being able to take as long as you want exactly where you want..

Sewingdufus · 10/06/2023 20:47

What a very thoughtful and selfless gift. I’d rather go somewhere closer and spend less time travelling, or free up enough budget for DH to come too.

trulyunruly01 · 10/06/2023 20:48

Every time you pass a birthday, do something that scares you.
Yours is to go on this trip.
Mine last week (and this may be outing, I've moaned to a lot of people this week) was to go paddle boarding. Still not walking quite right.

frozendaisy · 10/06/2023 20:48

Fuck yes

Blarn · 10/06/2023 20:49

In a heartbeat, that sounds amazing.