To take toddler abroad on my own?

[MummyGoingItAlone]

Please help me make a decision either way. I have a holiday booked in May for myself, now ex and our toddler. We’ve separated now and my first thought was to cancel the holiday and lose the £400 deposit. I’ve had a rubbish day and I’m thinking, why should son and I miss out? Am I mental to take a (would then be) 22 month old abroad alone?
The holiday is to the Canaries, all inclusive and everything (including beach) is with it the vicinity of the hotel. For £25 I can change it completely so could get a closer destination like Spain, so a shorter flight.

Please tell me either way if I’m mental or if I can do this?

Thank you in advance ☺️

Just worthy of note, I have taken my DS away to a lot of different places and have never once been asked for a letter from his father (and I have a different surname to my son)

Do it! I bet you can even find a friend who will pay to change his ticket in to their name. You deserve a holiday!

I was thinking of taking my 4 on holiday on my own, ages 8 down to 2 so I’m sure you can manage one 2 year old. Plenty of single mums go on holiday, luckily I’ve got someone to come with me now though as I don’t think 4 would have been doable alone! One will be easy.

Canaries is great. Longer flight but no jet lag as same time zone. I’ve done it on my own when son was a toddler and it was fine.

I’ve been travelling with son solo since he was a baby. Stick him on your bag in a carrier or sling, and stick the suitcase in the buggy (if not too big). Check if your resort has a nursery or crèche - even a couple of hours would give you a break.

Go for it! You will be fine. Have a look at the options available and see if you think a different hotel would work better but if you like your original choice stick with it. Something with kids entertainment or a crèche might be a good call though.