I'm tempted to book a holiday to tenerife or somewhere else cheap this week, but noone is able to come with me, so I'm thinking of going alone, but I'm a bit scared

[Cherrypopping]

Have you ever done this before? I just need some sunshine and to chill

Go to the canaries. Cyprus can be chilly.

I would go self catering because I might want to stay in in the evenings and having a fridge and kitchen facilities helps.

Golf Del Sur in Tenerife would be ideal. Or Puerto Mogan in Gran Canaria

Was thinking the exact same thing about an hour ago when Portillo was on tv. Not Prague - been there - but yes, a few days in a resort on my own would be utter heaven! Do it!!

I have been going to Majorca on my own for a few years . Bloody love it ! Lam flying to Australia in a few weeks on my own 💪Fair to say I am quite nervous but will be worth it to see my son at the airport when I arrive .

I've done it a few times. Absolute bliss. The first time was Cyprus in early Nov. Waiters and male bar staff were.a bit dickish (I was 30), but I ignored it and had a fab time. Go for it.

There will almost certainly be restaurants about and open. And you can find a supermarket and get snacks

Sounds great. Eating breakfast and lunch alone would be fine. I think it’s harder sitting alone in the evening. I would eat earlier when it’s quiet, say 5pm and then have snacks in the room for later if I got hungry. Or room service would be good.

I'd go hotel. Things to try .. sitting on a bar stool in the evening with a good book and cocktail, treatments at the spa, excursions can also be good as often it's a mixed group not all couples. I think if it's an apartment you may feel a bit lonely. Even just chatting to the bar staff is quite nice sometimes I found

Do it! I did canaries, self catering as it meant I had more room than just being in a hotel and a kitchen area with fridge for snacks etc. only down side was not going out at night, but I would have an early evening meal out.

Have done it loads. It’s heaven!

First time, I texted a friend on the first night, saying I felt self conscious. Her reply?

’Every married woman there wishes she were you’.

Never looked back!

Hotel and as expensive as you can afford. You’re worth it!

I remember someone on here ate their main meal at lunchtime and snacked in the evening in their hotel. This seems like a really good idea to me. Lunch by the sea/pool sounds great.

If you book a hotel @Cherrypoppingthey’ll be other people around and you can eat in the restaurant if you don’t want to go out on your own. Fabulous

Several times, including to Tenerife! What are you worried about exactly?

I’m going to the canaries in Jan for two weeks exactly for this.

have also done Marrakech on my own (loved it) and Spain.

going to Zurich on my own next summer.

I do have family I can travel with - my mum won’t go abroad anymore so we tend to do lakes/northumbria etc and went to Athens with my adult kids last year but I’m recently retired and can travel much more easily thsn my kids who are in work.

I have travelled alone. I think the key is to be friendly with people and be prepared to strike up a conversation - sometimes you'll find someone to hang out with, and other times you'll be treated as if you've got the plague, but hey ho! It's nice to have someone to eat with in the evening. I travelled for a few weeks in Europe and met several Australian girls travelling alone and an Israeli girl who I went around with for a few days. When you get fed up with the company you can say "Right, I'm off now!" It's great being in control. I found hostels the best places to stay as there is always someone around to talk to.

Just read your updates, when I was in Tenerife I ate out in restaurants most nights. I had half board in the hotel but find buffets alone a faff, trying to leave something obvious but not valuable on the table to demonstrate it’s taken and you’ve not left when you go up for food. Nobody ever gave me a second look asking for a table for one, I’d pick a place I liked the look of and walk in, sit with my kindle and enjoy a meal. That said, if money isn’t an object there are hotels with a la carte restaurants if you’d prefer that to wandering about.

What is it you’re scared of?

I did this in Majorca, in a hotel that had more of a German & Scandi crowd (though still a few Brits) and it was absolutely fine. There were quite a few other solo women and nobody batted an eyelid, which I think would have been different in a more British/Irish hotel.

I did half board which was perfect as I didn't have to face going out to a restaurant alone in the evenings. The hotel buffet was fine.

The chain was THB and I think they have hotels in the Canaries too. Have a look at the TripAdvisor reviews specifically from solo travellers. Good luck, you'll have a great time.

I think being self conscious

anyone taking pity on me and trying to get me to join them, I’d hate that, although I know I’d say no, but still cringe

and I guess just incase anything was to go wrong dealing with it on my own
but the mad thing is, I’ve taken my kids alone before so that would be the same situation, I’d have to deal with anything that happened

so it must mainly be being self conscious

I’d do a hotel and eat at the hotel or nearby. . I’d book a package with transfers

That was my worry too, but it really wasn't a problem in the hotel I stayed at. I felt totally comfortable and would go there again no problem.

I mostly holiday alone. I tend to pick a hotel with a decent looking restaurant, as I find that less daunting than venturing out in the evening, at least until I know a place. I always take a kindle, and read if in the bar/restaurant. Only once, in years of doing this, have I had people urge me to join them. That was the night before a convention, and the merch T shirt made it clear I was a fan, and so were they. They're friends of mine now. The scary thing is going the first time. After that, you know you can do it.

I don’t think anyone will be bothered will they? You just say oh yes, fancied some winter sun and peace and quiet if anyone asks. Cause that’s the truth 🤷🏽‍♀️

but realistically what will go wrong? Nothing you cannot handle. Go!

Lots of people on here dislike Playa Las Americas but I think it's ideal for if you are alone.
You can walk literally miles next to the sea front Adeje to Los Christianos and it's always busy enough with people and cafes, bars and restaurants all along the way.

There's also reasonable shopping in Las Americas depending on your tastes and there's Siam Mall you could get a cab to if the weather is poor. Plaza Del Duque towards Adele has a few more upmarket shops.

I totally get it. I was too before I got divorced. And during that process I was forced to go to places alone because I needed to get away from stbx and I was in a place with few friends. So I started going to bars, restaurants, cinema etc on my own. And after a few times I realised no one cared, even if they glanced at me. It's quite liberating ! I've done solo trips too and honestly it's really fine especially in hotels, they get all sorts of people and they won't be judging you.