Holidays on your own?

[Curious2468]

Hi,
Posting here for traffic but also opinions. I am debating holidaying on my own this year for various reasons, the main one being that both my children have asd and don't travel well. I don't have family who would/could look after them for a few days so holidaying with my husband would be out too. I feel like I could really do with a break from everyone and everything. Is that awful? Does anyone here holiday alone and if so what kinds of things do you do? I have chronic pain issues and some minor mobility problems caused by joint issues especially in my feet so walking/activity holidays would be out. I really like the idea of sitting somewhere beautiful with a book for a few days with no demands lol.

Why not.
If everyone is happy, go for it.
Oh and if you want an idea for somewhere lovely, try the Hotel Cavtat in Cavtat, Croatia.
I spent a week on my own there 15 years ago, it was bliss.

Best holiday of my life was alone

I walk alone, which I appreciate you can't do. But when I go I stay in youth hostels as there's normally people to chat to if I want. So I would suggest somewhere like that.
What sort of view do you imagine when you look up from your book? Do you want to do anything else?

I agree with Twiney, the best holiday I ever had was alone to Rome.

If you feel uncomfortable going too far on your own then perhaps a few days away to a spa hotel or similar - you don’t need to go abroad for some alone time in a peaceful setting. I have done this a few times and loved it. A nice hotel can be so refreshing.

Go for it Curious! You know what you're looking for, a beautiful view across the pool that you are lying by reading.
Sounds very tempting!

I go on holiday alone at least once a year. Although I have a fiancé, family, friends etc that I could go with, there is nothing like swishing around somewhere different by yourself. You can do whatever the hell you want and it is wonderful.

I am currently in Milan by myself! But I have also done Cambodia, Venice and Peru alone.

I usually upgrade the hotel slightly so that I have somewhere good to relax/have naps/have a nice evening in. I would probably say a city break is a good way to break yourself in.

If you find yourself yearning for company, you can always book a day trip somewhere with a group. Or find yourself an Irish pub - there's always people sat in there in a similar position, happy to exchange a few words.

I have been to Turkey twice on my own and I loved it, spent most of the time lying in the sun on various beaches, reading, then dropping into a bar for 'happy hour', then back to hotel for a quick shower, before choosing which restaurant to try that night.

I wish I was doing the same now

Go for it (would your dh be able to get a similar break at some point?).

Amalfi coast in Italy or Santorini in Greece have some beautiful views. I'd pick an adults only hotel with a lovely spa and pool, take some good books and enjoy some cocktails.

I went on a group cultural trip for the first time this year. It was great - people to eat with in the evening, all entrance fees. transport and language issues sorted etc - and time to just go off on my own too.

I thought it might have been somewhat over-organised, but it was really good, nice people and great lecturer too.

I go on holidays alone, mostly to do things that DH Isn't interested in.. that works well, no one is resentful at being dragged along, or left out.

I love it, did it last year and booked myself a few days next month, take a good book or three and enjoy!

I too am planning to do that this coming year! Without going into detail, we have untraditional arrangements when it comes to holidays, with DH doing up to three trips with friends, and me normally doing one with my kids, and then one with OH alone, or with the kids, or one of them.

However, this year is a bit different, eldest will want to do her own things, youngest probably not so keen going with me only, friends do things with their families (they're normal!), and any trip with family members would be more stress than fun, so I am really thinking of doing something on my own, either a cruise, or a cycling/walking thing with strangers.

Thanks for all the responses. Having some breathing space sounds like an amazing dream! I def think I'm going to look in to this. I've been recently diagnosed with depression and really need to sort myself out for the sake of the whole family and some time alone sounds like the perfect antidote to crazy every day life. My husband would def be able to do similar if he wanted to, though he is like the kids and far happier with the familiar routine of home. I'm getting total cabin fever though and sick of the same 4 walls.

Even the planning will give you a lift
Are you receiving treatment for your depression? Is there any restbite available for your kids?

On anti depressants and been referred for counselling. No respite and actually battling to access services for my youngest atm who I really think needs some help with his anxieties.

agree with sparklyllama. I visited Turkey twice on my own for a holiday - i now fly out 4 or 5 times a year to visit my partner, but those first 2 holidays were bliss, beautiful weather and lovely people, not to mention incredibly cheap

I'm glad you're getting proper help with your depression. It's a sad state of affairs that there aren't enough services for children in need of help.
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