Would You Go On A Solo Sun Holiday?

HBC08 · 29-08-2023 08:44AM #1

As the title says,have you done it,would you do it,where would you go?

pgj2015 · 29-08-2023 09:13AM

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Of course, why not? life is too short, so if no one else can go, work away.

Ibiza its got the party aspect and also a quieter side to it.

Montage of Feck · 29-08-2023 09:24AM

Only go on solo holidays, but always city breaks; a typical sun spot would bore the hell out of me personally. Maybe try Barcelona or Lisbon where there's plenty of beaches nearby but you still have plenty of other options.

Irish_wolf · 29-08-2023 09:26AM

Nah, if I'm going solo travelling I'd prefer to go somewhere else and experience a bit of culture. Sun holiday destinations are usually filled with people just there for the sesh (Irish, Brits, Germans etc.). There's nothing wrong with that, have done it many times with the lads. But if I'm by myself I'd rather go see a museum or some castles or take in a walking tour and maybe meet some other solo travellers and go for a drink. Personal preference.

KaneToad · 29-08-2023 09:34AM

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Yes. And I have. Many years ago, walking on Talbot Street, I saw a travel agent ad for a package holiday to Mallorca. It was ridiculously low priced for flight, transfers & accommodation.

I bit their hand off. The resort/beach didn't really interest me but there is plenty to see if you stray a few Kms away from the strip. I would do it again, in a heartbeat!

gipi · 29-08-2023 09:41AM

Have done several times. My go to spot is Lanzarote.

Have also done city breaks alone and gone on organised coach tours as a solo traveller.

HBC08 · 29-08-2023 10:38AM

Thanks for replies.

I'm used to travelling on my own and have done solo trips at different times to Philippines, Barcelona,Athens,Brussels Thailand and a few more city breaks aswell.I suppose the difference was I was younger then (20s v 40s)and also not flying from Ireland.

I was in Lanzarote for the the time ever a few months ago on a family holiday and enjoyed it.I suppose something like that would suit but I'm looking to go in Early to mid November and on the lookout for any leftfield suggestions.Sun,cheap a bit interesting!

Surprised there isn't more of a market for this.

ancapailldorcha · 29-08-2023 11:37AM

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I'd be the same. Tempted by somewhere like Ibiza though as I've a few days to use by the end of next month.

HBC08 · 29-08-2023 12:18PM

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Ibiza would be an interesting one!

If I was clubbing I'd want to be going with a few others,I know the old town is a different prospect but it's fairly expensive there?

I've a week or so to take myself.

iamstop · 29-08-2023 01:46PM

I can't be in the direct sun too long so I'm not one for sitting by a pool for hours. I also get very bored of that. I love exploring. Cities and hiking trails.

yourdeadwright · 30-08-2023 11:33AM

I'd love too but unfortunately the wife or the kids always want to tag along ,

I'm going to do 4 nights in New York on my own next year ,Something iv always wanted to do ,

griffin100 · 30-08-2023 11:43AM

I've always wanted to visit Morocco for the food and the culture. You can get return flights in November from Ryanair for less than €100.

Tony EH · 30-08-2023 06:34PM

Wouldn't go on a "sun holiday" full stop. Can't imagine anything more boring than sitting on a beach frying like a twat.

iamstop · 30-08-2023 07:58PM

My work is sending me to Chicago for a work thing. Due to fly in Sunday and out Wednesday. I asked for Friday off so I can fly in on Friday. Flights still paid for.

I'm due to arrive at the airport at 4:15 pm. If I don't delay I should be able to make it to my airbnb, check in, shower and head back out to Grant Park for 7pm. Taste of Chicago weekend. At 7pm they will be celebrating Hip Hop is 50 with the legends Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, KRS One and EPMD, for free. Open air show.

suvigirl · 30-08-2023 08:12PM

Depends what you mean by Sun holiday I guess, I wouldn't be interested in sitting around a pool all day sunbathing, but I have been to many traditional 'sun holiday' destinations.

Personally I like somewhere where there are a few things to do/see, as well as a bit of sea swimming, people watching evenings.

Whatever your preference, Why wouldn't ya! 😎

Mister Vain · 30-08-2023 08:44PM

I'm going to Valencia alone next month if that counts? I've never been to any of the Spanish islands though.

Granadino · 31-08-2023 01:17PM

I wouldn't go on a sun holiday but to a place with sun, yes.

hayrabit · 31-08-2023 01:31PM

yep

:)

Sleepy · 31-08-2023 01:41PM

I did some solo holidays in my twenties where I basically jumped into the backpackers / Euro-rail scene for a couple of weeks and had an absolute blast and I did a few of the "package sun holiday" jobs with the lads before that. Not sure I'd be bothered trying the latter solo though. One thought that does cross my mind would be a solo holiday to the likes of Malta, Tenerife or Croatia and do a PADI Open Water course for a week, or take a week in Portugal or around Biarritz and book into a surf school. I'm sure there's similar options for most hobbies (e.g. golf lessons, sailing, cookery, art etc.). You'd have the company of those on the same course in the evenings if you wanted it but could just as easily do your own thing after the lessons etc... best of both worlds.

Andrea B. · 01-09-2023 05:24AM

Not a beach sun holiday, but others, yes. Have done as I travelled extensively with my job years back, so would often add on a break.

Camino's include many solo travellers.

rossie1977 · 01-09-2023 05:28AM

Las Vegas

naughtysmurf · 01-09-2023 08:03AM

Don’t usually but did 11 nights in Almeria in July, just before the heatwave kicked in, did fcuk all other than up at 7 for a morning swim, back to the apartment for breakfast, slap on the factor 50 head to the beach at 9 until lunchtime, couple of cocktails & a snooze, back to the pool for a couple of hours & out for grub in the evening, rinse & repeat, happy as a pig in sh1te I was, I’m quite happy in my own company but also happy to chat to others too if it happens

It was a much needed rest, I’d certainly do it again, I’ve done plenty of active busy holidays over the years & plenty of traditional beach holidays with the family, this year was a bit unusual as the mrs & daughter were on a girls trip so off I toddled,

lisasimpson · 01-09-2023 10:15PM

The best thing about solo holidays is you get to do what you want to do. If you are good with your own company then should be no problem with you. As I looked at it I was a but young to be sitting at home praying for a peaceful death.

City breaks can be a good tester for soli holidays. Use websites like get your guide to book day trips and activities. I've done Iceland, Porto, Transylvania, Montreal solo. Then A lot of my friends were settled before me so if I wanted to go somewhere I had to on my own. So did a bit on my In 20s an 30s.

Strumms · 02-09-2023 08:06PM

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Agreed, I’ve done a couple of solo trips and I just about prefer going away with others but only just.

there are downsides and upsides to solo travel…

Downsides….

it’s far more expensive, nobody to share hotel costs with,
in the evenings if you fancy heading for a meal or drink it can be a bit weird initially with a pub or restaurant full of people, couples, friends etc … and you squished into a corner usually at the shittiest solo table…

Upsides….

you march to the beat of your own drum, no trying to please others. need a lie on, have one, no negotiation on schedule, places to eat, visit… the timetable is yours…. 🤷‍♂️

Aglomerado · 02-09-2023 11:53PM

I'm off next week on my 8th solo Camino trip. Can't wait. :)

Love solo city breaks too.

Victor · 03-09-2023 12:05AM

About 15 years abo I went to Gran Canaria - in November. I hadn't been anywhere in a few years, so it was welcome. It wasn't overly busy and ran into the same faces a few times. I got to chill out and do some sight seeing.

Coming back to the end of November in Ireland was a bit of an adjustment.

apache · 03-09-2023 12:13AM

When I was younger I had no problem going on solo holidays and enjoyed them.

Can't say the same now. I'd have anxiety about it. I do admire people who do it and hope I pick the courage up to do it again.

pgj2015 · 03-09-2023 10:20PM

I did my first solo foreign holiday a couple of months ago, going on another one this month.

my friends never have money to go and have been promising to go the last couple of years so this year I said life is too short and booked one.

I probably would prefer company but solo is better than no holiday, I am used to talking to people everyday with my job so it was easy enough for me to get talking to people while away, met a nice lady on a night out as well, just asked her what shot she was drinking and we were in taxi to a nightclub within a half hour. next solo holiday will be better I think because I know what to expect now.

Nigel Fairservice · 03-09-2023 10:28PM

I probably wouldn't go on a traditional sun holiday by myself because I'm not really into sun holidays but I've been away loads by myself. I did 3 months travelling around the US by myself. Had a great time.

cj maxx · 03-09-2023 10:32PM

I never have gone on a solo sun holiday, but it wouldn’t bother me

ancapailldorcha · 04-09-2023 10:11AM

Has anyone been to Ibiza here? Where do people usually go there? San Antonio? I've 7 days to use this month and I'm tempted to go there for a laugh.

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