Would you go on holidays alone?

shakencat

So,

basically,

I want to go away..:p
not mainly for a mad holiday with drink and stuff..
just for heat etc(darn ireland)

Most of my mates are with people so wouldnt dream of leaving there OH even for a few days in fear of loosing them :rolleyes:

So im left with going alone even just for a long weekend.


My parents have a place in Spain.. but its very and i mean VERY quiet,
you would need to rent a car to do everything,

There is a pub a few mins away walking,
But other than that,
very little in the area (perfect for my mam and dads riodin weeks! haha)

so after my little rant,

Would any of you guys go alone for a few days?
Or would you find it too boring or lonely to be on your own..

:pac:

Littleblondehen

I did once. I went to Tenerife, two of my friends were there in a different resort but they went home four days before me. So I was by myself for four days. It was actually quite nice, although I didn't go out to pubs, I would now but back then I was on holidays to clear my head.

DanGlee

I think I would. I love my fiancee, but a few days chillin on your own, lying on the beach, doing things at you pace, when you want would just be holidaytastic!

sadhbhc15

I'm heading off for 2 weeks solo trip to Canada soon. Can't wait . Go for it OP, if you wait for other people forever you won't get to see half the places you'd like!

spinningjenny

I go skiing for 3 days alone every year great for clearing the head and not running after anyone else (i do enough of that at home) so go for it

Pretty_Pistol

I've travelled by myself before. It's great to do what you want when you want and not have to be compromising. And also you tend to meet more people then when you would if you were with someone which is always interesting. There's plenty of lone backpackers going around Europe. I'd say go for it!

shakencat

I dont mean traveling though..
I just mean a short break..


Id go traveling alone!
only because people pull out last minute and im the only one being let down.

princess-lala

God Id love to say yes I would but I know in my heart I wouldnt!

All my friends have kids so even with a years worth of planning they would pull out I need a holiday

shakencat

princess-lala wrote: »

God Id love to say yes I would but I know in my heart I wouldnt!

All my friends have kids so even with a years worth of planning they would pull out I need a holiday

happened me last year.. and i lost my best mate over it

and now shes pregnant!!!

princess-lala

shakencat wrote: »

happened me last year.. and i lost my best mate over it

and now shes pregnant!!!

Ive walked away from most of them now because of their lies and whatnot so Im down to a couple of very close friends rather than my close gang

Ah well their loss

Whispered

I think a few days on holiday alone would be a lovely way to clear your head and relax.

I would have always said I wouldn't go but I had to go to germany with work last year and spent a few days alone. I loved every second.

If you are ok with your own company and you like reading in the sun with a nice cold drink. You should go for it!

However if you would like someone to join you, I'm free that weekend. :pac:

shakencat

helena.ryan wrote: »

I think a few days on holiday alone would be a lovely way to clear your head and relax.

I would have always said I wouldn't go but I had to go to germany with work last year and spent a few days alone. I loved every second.

If you are ok with your own company and you like reading in the sun with a nice cold drink. You should go for it!

However if you would like someone to join you, I'm free that weekend. :pac:

hahah..
maybe i wil go!

i guess i could always take up reading as a hobby!

Dinkie

Absolutely. Some of my best holidays were on my own.

I tend to stay in hostels (private rooms) if on my own. It gives me the option of organised activies and meeting people or allowing me to do things on my own. And its cheaper.

Pretty_Pistol

shakencat wrote: »

I dont mean traveling though..
I just mean a short break..


Id go traveling alone!
only because people pull out last minute and im the only one being let down.

Even better if it's a short break you want. If you're the type of person that can enjoy your own company then sure why not...

Sinall

I would absolutely go on my own! It sounds blissful - a few days of peace and quiet, in the heat - sound perfect to me! I read a lot as well so could read away happily to my heart's content.

Go for it OP!

EDIT: Now I really really want to go!

Millie

I think I'd manage a few days away on my own however I think it would be the evening/night time that I would get bored/lonely.

sorrywhat

I would yes.

I love spending time to myself and lying on a beach reading a book would be lovely.

You could do what you want. I would go somewhere quieter to the norm, where they had some nice pubs and restaurants. I would go to the pub for a drink in the evening.

Who know's you may even meet someone to hang out with while you are there.

anniehoo

OP...what about a Boards Holiday like the Boards Beers? Im sure theres a good few people who would love a holiday but wouldnt go on their own. Sure if its only a mini break at least you wouldnt be stuck for too long with people you didnt get on with if it didnt work out.

shakencat

yea it wouldn bother me during the day or whatever,
its the evening,

i do have tv and ntl or whatever the equvilant is..

hmmmm... im pondering! haha

Ruby-J

If ya google singles holidays, theres agencies that do holidays specifically for singles and you meet people while you are away and theres things organised and its meant to be good as everyone is single and is on their own and i guess people make great friends. ive heard of a few people who have done it and had the best holidays ever. im hoping to do it at the end of the summer if i can get the cash together! All my mates are nearly married so fat chance of them going away with me!!! hahaha

Dutchess

I've gone away for a few days on my own once, but I was living back in Netherlands at that time and that place was also in the Netherlands. Any place with which I am more or less familiar I would visit alone, but a holiday, probably not. Any unfamiliar place I think I wouldn't feel safe enough to go alone. (I've seen a lot places of which I'm happy I wasn't on my own, Marseille being the main one).

I don't think I would loose my OH if we weren't together a few days and I would go home for a few days without him no problem, but I'd like to share bigger holidays to new places with him if I can:)

Anway, if you pick a place that's supposedly safe and don't take any unnecessary risks, I'd say go for it. When I went away on my own it was very good for me, it really cleared me up.

Emme

Go for it. I've gone on holidays on my own loads of time and always had a ball. I've been on singles holidays but expect all sorts there. I do horse riding and have gone on equestrian holidays which have been great.

I found that the only people who gave me a hard time about travelling alone were older Irish and English people, it's considered normal on the continent for a woman to travel alone.

SeekUp

Yes. Yes yes yes.

If I'm going somewhere new, I enjoy travelling with someone to share in the experience, but taking a couple of days to go to the place in Spain that your parents own?

Yes. Yes yes yes.

yourdeadwright

COurse id go alone, sure why not prefect way of relaxing and meeting new people, obviously you have to mind yourself on night outs and such, but i bet ud have a ball, just try and be outing oging and friendly,
If i was offered a week or two away on my own id jump at it

lil'bug

not for me personaly i don't mind been alone, but alone in a strange place!! i don't have the confidence to do it myself but fair play to anyone who does

Snowie

yep as a male id have to say yeah ive gone on hoildays on my own its the best way to reset your head getting away on your own and just leaving your phone of and just chilling out witha book going fishing surfing flying my kite...

Just getting some really nice peacfull time away from everybody....

I think humans need space....good book, nice wine good food lots of olives (drewls)...

old hippy

Snow-Monkey wrote: »

yep as a male id have to say yeah ive gone on hoildays on my own its the best way to reset your head getting away on your own and just leaving your phone of and just chilling out witha book going fishing surfing flying my kite...

Just getting some really nice peacfull time away from everybody....

I think humans need space....good book, nice wine good food lots of olives (drewls)...

Agreed

Just don't make the mistake I did & go to Amsterdam on your tod.

Nightwish

I've been on loads of trips away alone, but last month went to Boston for a week alone for a gig. It was very nice during the day because I could go where I wanted and see things at my own pace (I can be slow and irritating as I stop to photograph everything!). It was at night I felt very lonely, especially with no one to talk to about your day.

Censorsh!t

Thinkin of doing it actually.

Need to clear my mind and get away from a lot of stuff back here...but I'm just too scared, so keep putting it off.

maryxyz

If you're not totally comfortable going on your own, you could go on an activity holiday - walking or painting perhaps - so you are on your own but also with people.

Maryxyz

Pyr0

I wouldn't dig the whole thing myself. I'd be the type of person who would at least want one person there to have a laugh with, eat out somewhere at night, have drinks, see sites etc It just wouldn't be the same without someone to share the experience with !

Any key?

aw go you! I don't know If I'd go on holidays alone as I've had disasters my last few holidays so It was nice to have support and I think I'd be nervous to go alone now because of that.

If you intend travelling alone perhaps it would be nice to travel a bit say for example inter-railing around some of Spain or France that way you'd meet other travellors?? Good luck either way

Dinxminx

I kind of want to go somewhere alone this summer, but I'm wary that other people will think I'm weird for wanting to go alone. I just like the idea of being able to be utterly selfish and do what I want to do all of the time!

Misticles

Why dont you find other people who dont really want to go on holiday alone and possibly team up and head off..

I saw someone in here looking for an inter railing buddy

just a thought

I wouldnt be on for going on my own

Too much of my own company is a no no

melissavm

If you're looking to relax, it sounds like the best idea to go alone. If you're looking to have fun I suppose it would be better to bring someone along!

Abi

shakencat wrote: »

Would any of you guys go alone for a few days?
Or would you find it too boring or lonely to be on your own..

:pac:

Wouldn't bother me in the least. sometimes you just need some time yourself. If I got bored or anything... well you meet new people while you're away. I've met some great people while abroad, and still in touch with them

chocgirl

I've thought about this before and nearly booked a few days away by myself just to clear my head but never went through with it. My family and friends thought I was mad, couldn't understand it. Might get around to it at some stage this year though, I'm not telling anyone this time though, don't want to have to keep explaining myself.

I would. I went to live in another country for 5 months on my own and while I was there I ended up taking loads of trips around it and to neighbouring countries, mostly on my own. While I'd sooner go alone than miss out completely, I really do prefer to travel with someone else. I get very lonely at night on my own and I just like having someone there to chat to.

Censorsh!t

I'm planning a trip by myself now...i've narrowed it down to prague, berlin or krakow. I think it'd be nice to go do the things i want to do. I'm rather into looking at architecture, but my friends arent. It'd be a nice chance to take some photography too.
And i'm in dire need of getting away from things.

I'm just too scared to press confirm!!:(

Travel is good

Censorsh!t wrote: »

I'm planning a trip by myself now...i've narrowed it down to prague, berlin or krakow. I think it'd be nice to go do the things i want to do. I'm rather into looking at architecture, but my friends arent. It'd be a nice chance to take some photography too.
And i'm in dire need of getting away from things.

I'm just too scared to press confirm!!:(

Oh do press confirm! I've gone away a few times on my own, it's great for clearing my head and reducing stress levels. I'm going to Budapest next month. If you are well organised, you'll be fine.

Do plenty of research, bring your Rough Guide. I read everywhere, so bring out the book when you don't want to be bothered by people. Otherwise, get to know people, in the hotel, bars etc. It's great to be able to go exactly where you want to go, in your own time. I think travelling opens your horizons (see my name!)

Have a great time!

Piste

God I'd hate it, I'd go mad out of boredom.

Travel is good

Piste wrote: »

God I'd hate it, I'd go mad out of boredom.

I suppose it depends what you want. Sometimes you just need to get away from it all if things are stressing you out at home/work. If you constantly need people around you then maybe going alone is not for you. If you're happy in your own company, then go for it. Most people know which type they are.

For me, I'm the perfect tourist. I'll be up at the crack of dawn checking out all the touristy sites, and then a nice meal/wine in a busy restaurant later. I never felt alone. There is always someone to have a chat to. If you are in a resort, or not near facilities, then it might be a bit boring. However, I still think I'd jump at the chance for a week away, to recharge the batteries. I just love airports/having something to look forward to - it does me the world of good.

I go away with other people too, but just find I need that break at least once a year by myself. I so look forward to it. I intend visiting a different place every year. I like cities, as there is so much to do/see.

Go for it!

BumbleB

Censorsh!t wrote: »

I'm planning a trip by myself now...i've narrowed it down to prague, berlin or krakow. I think it'd be nice to go do the things i want to do. I'm rather into looking at architecture, but my friends arent. It'd be a nice chance to take some photography too.
And i'm in dire need of getting away from things.

I'm just too scared to press confirm!!:(

Krakow is a beautiful city.I also found it pretty safe because there is a very prominent police presense at day and especially at night unlike our own city, plus its a real student town so the vibe is nice. I'm thinking of going back on my own this time either that or Prague.;) But if you want to take photos of the whole architecture thing ,Barca is the place to go .


Also if anybody is considering to go to another european country get your european health card ,if god forbid ,you need medical assistance.

the link is:http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/entitlements/EHIC/Apply_for_EHIC.html

Ickle Magoo

shakencat wrote: »

Would any of you guys go alone for a few days?
Or would you find it too boring or lonely to be on your own..

If it was for a long weekend or maybe a week then I'd do it in a second - not that I'd be allowed to head off to the sun on my own! Any longer & I think I would get a bit starved for company. :cool:

Censorsh!t

BumbleB wrote: »

Krakow is a beautiful city.I also found it pretty safe because there is a very prominent police presense at day and especially at night unlike our own city, plus its a real student town so the vibe is nice. I'm thinking of going back my own this time either that or Prague.;) But if you want to take photos of the whole architecture thing ,Barca is the place to go .


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Thanks
I've been to both Krakow and Berlin before, so i'm, leaning toward going to Prague. But i'll give Barca a check!
I also have to get around my mom...i'm 19, but she still treats me like a child...if i go out in cork she says "there's lechorous men out in the world, mind yourself!" :rolleyes:

lemon_sherbert

I'd love to be the kind of person who could jet off on my own, but to be honest I don't think I'd enjoy it at all. I'd dwell on the fact that I hadn't anyone to go with and be too nervous to go out at night on my own, so I don't think it would work for me.

But if you've got somewhere in mind and sites you want to see, I say go for it!

BumbleB

Censorsh!t wrote: »

Thanks
I've been to both Krakow and Berlin before, so i'm, leaning toward going to Prague. But i'll give Barca a check!
I also have to get around my mom...i'm 19, but she still treats me like a child...if i go out in cork she says "there's lechorous men out in the world, mind yourself!" :rolleyes:

Prague is supposed to be very nice but once you seen a few eastern european cities ,you seen them all I think. BTW barca is kind of dodgy at night around las ramblas but it is a lovely place netherless.

Alessandra

Yes I have done some back-packing alone in Europe. I met some great people and had some great experiences during the time. Was lonely the odd time but got over it. Do it if you can!

Jaxxy

I say go for it! I've recently been through a break up and I decided to clear my head and to get a bit of peace I'd head off somewhere sunny for a week, for a bit of heat, a couple of good books and a few glasses of sangria. I put the idea to some of my girl friends and now the idea has grown wings. Before I knew it there were ten people on board and we're going somewhere raucous for seven drunken nights. Not that there is anything wrong with that I love the odd boozey holiday they're great fun, but that wasn't what I had in mind.

If it's a change of scenery and a break to recharge your batteries then I highly recommend doing it alone. Be your own company and make your own schedule and fun. If you get bored or lonely during the night bring a laptop and a couple of boxsets or a few books and lose yourself in someone else's problems or stories for a while.

Actually that sounds loverly.

xzanti

Absolutely, in fact it's something I plan to do at some stage in the future, I'm perfectly happy in my own company.. wouldn't go for more than a week now cause the boredom would start to get to me but a week to myself in the sun would suit me down to the ground

Piste

Travel is good wrote: »

I suppose it depends what you want. Sometimes you just need to get away from it all if things are stressing you out at home/work. If you constantly need people around you then maybe going alone is not for you. If you're happy in your own company, then go for it. Most people know which type they are.

For me, I'm the perfect tourist. I'll be up at the crack of dawn checking out all the touristy sites, and then a nice meal/wine in a busy restaurant later. I never felt alone. There is always someone to have a chat to. If you are in a resort, or not near facilities, then it might be a bit boring. However, I still think I'd jump at the chance for a week away, to recharge the batteries. I just love airports/having something to look forward to - it does me the world of good.

I go away with other people too, but just find I need that break at least once a year by myself. I so look forward to it. I intend visiting a different place every year. I like cities, as there is so much to do/see.

Go for it!

Yeah I'm not a big fan of my own company, I'm fierce boring. I'd prefer to have someone else around to bore!

It's mainly for the little things, like commenting on sites and attractions, it's nice to have someone to share it with. I went to Barcelona with 9 friends and it would have been so much less fun without them. I spent one morning in my own company (I was dreadfully hungover and everyone had gone to the beach so I stayed in bed) and was bored and lonely.