Do you cry when leaving holiday resort?

[lovemeblender]

I haven't been in a resort for years so don't know if this is a thing, but yesterday I was talking to someone who just came back from holiday, saying she (and her family) were "bawling their eyes out" when leaving, how the staff became like family, how they are going to keep in touch with them and intend to visit them again. It brought back memories of when I was an early teen (the last time I was in a resort) and there were families crying like this, promising to write to staff and do on.
Sometimes I feel a bit sad to be leaving a place, but have never felt devastated or feeling that I have a special bond with the staff. I'm now wondering if there's something wrong with me?!

I've been on lots of cruises and there was one particular cruise where I stood on my balcony on the final morning and had a bit of a cry.

That was, however, because I was deeply miserable at work and had just spent the previous 2 weeks not giving it an iota of thought.

I was sad for the return of normal life, not the bonkers OTT response of "the staff are like family"!

No, I am usually desperate to get home and am delighted to be leaving!

Good Lord No. What is wrong with people??

I was very upset once leaving a dog behind in India who we had got to know over the weeks and who would sleep under our sun beds during the day. The staff said that they were poisoned or shot at the end of the season to stop them from starving to death because they had a respite while guests were there and would feed them. Now I would probably have adopted the dog, but back then I was just young and horrified. That was very upsetting.

Absolutely not. Bonkers behaviour.

Almost on a par with giving the pilot a round of applause when the plane lands.

I dunno about the staff not remembering people. My DH and I went on holiday to a nice adults only resort in Cyprus where most of the guests seemed to be returnees. The restaurant manager was so cold and unfriendly towards us we thought we had done something wrong - she would do the bare minimum and take your order, but that was it. The next minute you’d see her laughing and joking with other guests, hugging them and asking about their grandkids. I don’t know how many times you’d have to visit before she would greet you with a smile but the holiday wasn’t cheap so we expected better service. Especially since the rest of the staff were friendly, and she was so OTT with other guests, it really highlighted how unfriendly she was towards newcomers - we saw her doing it to other people as well, not just us.

I did this. We booked an amazing holiday, looked forward to it for months and then I spent the night before we left crying my eyes out at the thought of leaving our dogs for 2 weeks and saying I couldn't do it 😕Anyway they were of course absolutely fine, had a blast with their dog sitter and didn't miss us one bit.

I have got a bit sad coming home a few times but mainly because me and DH have spent a lovely fortnight together and loads of quality time and it's more the thought of going back to work rather than crying because I'm missing the waiters or the aqua aerobics instructor 😂

What? No....

You win Mumsnet today! 😆😆😆

Attention seeking nonsense from them for sure! Enjoy the holiday and look forward to the next one, but the staff are not your family or friends, they are just doing their job!

When I was 14 and leaving my first holiday romance lol

No it’s really weird.

we find it weird though that everyone makes friends on holiday around the pool but not with us so maybe it’s us!!

we are polite and sometimes briefly chat but we don’t be friend everyone

says more about us maybe ;)

No. I’d find it mortifying if DH or my kids behaved like that after a holiday.

My dad has been like this a few times. He is a GENEROUS tipper (he's not originally from the UK and feels very strongly about tipping). Staff tend to fawn all over him, and tbf, it does make for a very nice atmosphere.

I think (and this may be unpopular) that those people may have an over inflated sense of self ie considering staff their friend etc

the poor staff are probably glad when they’re gone?

I do feel sad when leaving a holiday, but that's more because its over and I've got to go back to work. More so if its a special holiday or if I've been staying in a villa/cottage and the place because my home rather than a resort

But absolutely not bawl my eyes out. And I cant imagine thinking the staff are my best friends or wanting to stay in touch with them. If I've been memorable to the staff I think I've probably done my holiday wrong 🤣

The donkeys! I spent the whole week stroking the donkeys in the fields, and playing with all the kittens in the stables😀

No definitely not I can't relate either so maybe there's something wrong with me as well.

Sad at leaving, yes happened a few times, a mix of sad to be leaving a fabulous resort and going back to reality.
Crying/staying in touch etc no. Will go back to a few hotel we've stayed in but still have lots of other places to check out too.
My daughter cries, she's 9 and gets very attached to places we go. Assume she'll grow out of it!

Very odd behaviour. I always feel sad about having to face day to day reality again. chores, work, bills and the general grind of life but bawling and crying is strange

I did when we left Bali - but we were in the same villa as a family of 5 with staff for 5 weeks.
I also felt thr holiday blues for weeks after. We’ve heard from a couple of staff over the last couple of years.

Not normally though.

Hahah I bet the staff all have a good laugh about them after. How sad and pathetic can you get?! They are literally being PAID to be nice to you!

Anyone else just searched the Sistine chapel story? 😂😂😂

Although I do thank staff personally in TripAdvisor reviews. Some hotels specifically ask for this, and I think it highlights to management someone is good at their job, and is just a nice thing to do.

In staff meetings I get a thanks if my name is written personally in feedback so I imagine this happens in other workplaces

Oh no - this just set me off laughing loudly at memories of that infamous "Sistine Chapel Screamer" thread and my poor DH is in the next room conducting an important Teams meeting - one of the funniest threads I've ever read.

No, I'm usually pleased to be returning to real life. But with small kids I find that even the nicest hotels with kids clubs, while lovely for a change, are still quite hard work compared to having the washing-machine, toaster and fridge with familiar food on hand and not having to run after them shouting "Don't jump in the pool...(too late)... until I've put your swim shorts on!" 🤦.