To want to go away at Christmas/new year? How do I do this?

[shelly101x]

I’m 25, I’m going through a very recent heartbreak and I feel like I just want to do something different this year. I get on really well with my parents but not particularly my siblings and it’s always the same sort of mood at the festive season.

I want to just take myself away, go somewhere hot for Christmas/new years, maybe long haul.

However, understandably a lot of my friends don’t want to come because they want to be at home. There’s loads of solo tours but I’m struggling to find any that go on during Christmas Day.

Has anyone done this before? I’m scared to go on my own. Where could I find a Christmas tour?

You need to look at countries that don’t celebrate Christmas, such as those with large Muslim populations.

That’s a good idea. Although I’d be willing to celebrate Christmas with other travellers. But not sure the best way to navigate this?

I'm not sure what exactly you're asking. 🤔

Surely it's just a case of booking a holiday??
Google solo holidays if you want some options with no single supplements or options where you can meet other people.

Try Friendship Travel or similar companies, they're for the single traveller and everyone will be in the same boat, I haven't done a Christmas trip, but have done 2 summer holidays with them and it was great. I know they also do Christmas holidays too though, both in the UK and abroad.

Are you an active type? A friend, who was recently widowed in her 50s, spends Xmas on walking holidays in places like Morocco and India. She goes on her own. I’m sure there a similar, more active holidays that would attract a younger crowd!

@Flederjo im just asking how to solo travel at Christmas because I’ve looked at websites for guided tours but they don’t have Christmas dates. I’m scared to go by myself and my friends don’t want to come.

Just book a flight, book a hotel/resort, but loads of books/a kindle and go! Morocco, Dubai, Florida all generally have lovely weather that time of year.

You don't need a tour. Just book a flight to a lovely European city, book yourself a hotel online and then go! Christmas is a great time to go - Venice, Vienna & Amsterdam all have museums and galleries open on Xmas Day and they are fabulous.

I would go to a small hotel in the Caribbean - the smaller the hotel, the more like minded people you will meet 👍🏼

Do you actually have to do a tour on xmas day? It will limit your options around destinations. If you dont mind have a relaxed xmas to yourself you could surely go anywhere and just do things on the non bank holiday? Or am I misunderstanding what you mean by doing a tour?

Do you mean you don't want to go on your own ?
A cruise ?

But yes also this, not entirely sure why you absolutely need a guided tour there will be loads going on everywhere at xmas

A big all inclusive hotel in somewhere like Hurgharda Egypt would probably have lots going on both Christmas themed and not and plenty to join in or do your own thing.

If it was me, I'd go on a liveaboard diving holiday. They run right throughout Christmas and are always have a mix of single, couples and small groups of friends. You'd have to be able to dive and have a bit of experience to make the most of it, but if you really wanted to do it, you've loads of time.

www.regal-diving.co.uk/trip-price-search/?f%5B0%5D=country_level%3AEgypt%20%28Red%20Sea%29&f%5B1%5D=departing%3A2022-12

You could even go off somewhere like the Canaries or Malta between now and then to learn to dive (if you can't already of course). Certainly something 'different' to take your mind off things

Yeah I had like a guided tour in mind so that I could meet people and not have to just do everything on my own x

Just go somewhere that’s popular with young travellers.
I went to Thailand over Christmas a few years ago, granted I was with a friend, but we met people at our hostel and spent Christmas day on the beach and then went out to some bars in the evening. There were lots of people solo traveller when we were there.
I personally wouldn’t enjoy a tour, I like choosing my own itinerary.

Don't be scared to go by yourself it's awesome! This is a great idea. What kind of break are you looking for? Active and fun? Zen and relaxing? Properly festive? What's your budget?

Can I recommend Malaga in spain? I haven't done it but friends have and it sounds amazing. There are lots of christmas markets leading up to the advent to wander around and explore, then parades to watch. I think they do christmas differently so there's more of a meal on boxing day and then christmas is a relaxed affair. It's different enough that it's not same old christmas in a hotter climate, but still very festive. They booked a hotel that did a christmas package so provided amazing food and had games and drinks etc. If you wanted to go for longer but keep it cheap you could book an air bnb for a while before/ after to enjoy the advent period and just do the hotel for christmas eve/ day.

Alternatively I've done a totally zen christmas where I booked a tiny cottage in Ireland. Got basics to make a little christmas dinner from a local farm shop (I love cooking) and just spent some time decompressing, reading, sewing, walking. I'm a proper introvert and it was bliss.

Sorry christmas eve not boxing day!

I highly recommend g adventures. Small group tours with lots of solo travellers. I've been on loads of them. I've also taken myself to Dubai for 5 days a couple of times during the winter and enjoyed walking along the beach and reading. I say go for it and have fun OP 😀

What about a yoga holiday? Yoga on a Shoestring have one in Morocco 21-26 Dec. Then you could travel a bit afterwards.

if that doesn’t appeal then the ‘solosholidays’ website has loads over Xmas in 2022. Found the latter by just googling ‘solo holiday December 2022’!

Flashback does it - www.flashpack.com/travel/christmas-new-years-eve-trips-adventures/

I'd keep looking around a for group tours, some must go over xmas. Personally I wouldn't go by myself and just hope to meet others in a hotel, it's a bit hit and miss, and would be v lonely at xmas if no-one is friendly.

Try Intrepid, Exodus, Explore.