Travelling solo post separation after Xmas.

[mathsmad1]

Newly separated and my young children will be with theirvDad for five days between Christmas and new year. I am really sad at the thoughts of this and am wondering if I would be crazy to go abroad on my own. I desperately want to forget thatthey are not with me and it is our first Christmas apart.Has anyone else done this. Would it be the best way to not mope and try to get
My independence back.I have never travelled solo but am int rested in exploring that.

Sounds like a great idea, where are you thinking of going? If you are nervous about travelling alone, maybe something like a yoga retreat somewhere warm?

I haven't done this but I think it's a marvellous idea. The first time without kids at Xmas is the hardest but you'll survive, promise

Thanks.I was thinking of somewhere warm but not long haul. Any suggestion. I would like a hotel so I would be close to people.i love to cook and love music and anything related to the sea.

That sounds lovely. I am happily married with 2 small dc and I go on holiday abroad alone every year. It's great (and so much easier than dragging everyone with me, dh does the same, and then we have a family holiday or two, usually in the UK as well). As the alternative is just being at home by yourself, why not? I've been travelling abroad alone since I was in my teens.

I would think about where you'd like to go and what the weather will be like there at that time of year. Are you partial to warmth and beaches? Or do you just want a city break somewhere new and interesting? And how much money do you have to spend? Travel at that time of year can be expensive, so I would go and look for flights and see what you can find that's in your price range. Then go get yourself a travel guide for that city/area and do some reading and figure out the areas you might like to stay in and look for a place to stay. I prefer Airbnb as they are usually better value for money than a hotel, but it's up to what you want.

I think it's a great idea. If you want somewhere warm but not too far, maybe check out Morocco?

Canary Islands not far but will be warm. But if you can afford somewhere like Dubai that might be cool as Xmas not so big there so it'll limit those feelings