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Lone holiday with 21 month old

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iwanta · 21/02/2022 21:58

Hello, I'm looking at holiday options for my DD and I. Would a week in the sun be a nice change of scenery or just make me feel lonely?

18 months post break up, but still getting used ticking of all the new things alone.

I've been looking at last minute all inclusive deals for Fuerteventura.

Any advice please?

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ChoiceMummy · 22/02/2022 08:02

I've been taking my little one away since they were 3 months old! Love it.

When I last went to Spain, there was one lady who was a lone parent that was obviously lonely, but without being harsh, she would have been lonely wherever she was. Majority of time you just see people relaxing and enjoying their time with their children. So I wouldn't be focussed on that at all.

My only advice is to look carefully, using goggle maps, how far away from everything you really are, how close to supermarket for buying cheaper drinks etc if going out and on a budget, if near a bus route. Etc.

Wherever we've gone, we've always been in close walking distance to the tourist open top bus route which is so convenient and usually means that if you time it well you can use for two days and they do special deals.

I've never bothered with AI when my child and I tbh, as I like the freedom of having the day to be out and about. And have always gone for a hotel that does breakfast and dinner with long later serving times, so can either have dinner and go out for a walk or to another hotel for the entertainment or be out and come back late for dinner. And I've also changed from a la carte to more of the buffet style restaurants with my child as means that I can literally feed them what they want, so in my child's case lots of specific cheese, salad and fruits!

Enjoy.

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 09:38

Thanks for your response.

I was looking al AI so everything was on site and was looking at getting a family suite so we have lots of space.

I like the idea of the kids group, that I can take my daughter along too and the kids pool.

I have never done a holiday like this before though.

I guess I'm just going to have to bite the bullet! As you say it's my choice wether I'm a miserable sod and dwell the whole holiday. Or get on and have a nice time! I never thought about there being other single parent there!

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miltonj · 22/02/2022 11:47

All inclusive sounds like the least stress to me! Go for it... a change of scenery would be nice. And for what it's worth, if I met a single mum on holiday, I'd make friends with them (only if I liked them ) and so would loads of other people! They'll likely be loads of people there with little ones so lots in common to get chatting about by the pool.

RedCandyApple · 22/02/2022 12:20

Definitely do all inclusive, been thinking about taking my kids away just me and I would do AI as would hate to have to find somewhere to eat all the time with young kids and I think it works out more anyway SC, I’ve been looking at turkey, I’ve never taken them away before so it is daunting!

Clymene · 22/02/2022 12:33

You could do a single parent holiday? They were great when my kids were young

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 12:37

Thanks everyone, I don't know why I'm so nervous.

Im perfectly capable of looking after my daughter at home. I do have lots of support from my family though, so just that lack of back up I guess. She is also in nursery 3 days every week whilst I work, so used to a 'break'

I think we would have a really good time! And the thought of not having to prepare a meal for a week sounds divine.

I have not heard of single parent holidays, I will give this a Google now!

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Violetmo0n · 22/02/2022 12:37

Deffo AL.
When we were last away in 2019 there was a single parent with her 16 month old daughter.
She had a great time, doing as she and her daughter wanted, she chatted on to other people.
I actually really admired her.

nearlyspringyay · 22/02/2022 12:38

AI is the least stress. It was never my idea of a holiday but it certainly works for kids.

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 12:39

To be honest I'm not worried about when we are there. It's more the plane and then possibly a long transfer, I feel like this would be a lot for her.

To avoid this I've been looking at cruises too! 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 12:40

@nearlyspringyay

AI is the least stress. It was never my idea of a holiday but it certainly works for kids.

This! It's not my idea of a holiday either, but if my DD is happy then I am 🤪

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Violetmo0n · 22/02/2022 12:40

Plenty of snacks and toys for plane.
I would advise a short transfer though. Plenty of places within 30 mins of airport.

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 12:41

@Violetmo0n

Deffo AL. When we were last away in 2019 there was a single parent with her 16 month old daughter. She had a great time, doing as she and her daughter wanted, she chatted on to other people. I actually really admired her.

This is lovely, I guess all mums know how hard it is! Thank you ❤️

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iwanta · 22/02/2022 12:43

@Violetmo0n

Plenty of snacks and toys for plane. I would advise a short transfer though. Plenty of places within 30 mins of airport.

Thank you. The one I was looking at had a transfer of just over an hour via coach, but you can upgrade to a private car taxi, so thought I might just do this. Then it would streamline the process.

Thanks everyone

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