Holidaying alone...

i've been constantly travelling on my own when i'm off for work-related trips. and i'm fine with that because i can concentrate on work at hand. but going on holidays, i'd rather be with somebody if not a group. i would prefer a boyfriend, a sibling or a friend. i wouldn't find it fun to go on holiday playing solo. i would want somebody to share the experience with me. we don't have to be together at all times but i would at least want someone to explore sights and eat meals with, and then have some personal time to do some shopping or some form of relaxation.

I had rather stay home than go somewhere by myself. I DON'T EVEN LIKE TO GO OUT & EAT BY MYSELF. If u enjoy it that's great.

I easily could if I had the money. My family either couldn't keep up with me most places I'd like to go or wouldn't be interested.

I loved to travel alone when I was younger. These days I take my toddler son with me and now I will take my baby daughter as well. I felt happy traveling on my own, being able to decide where I wanted to go to. I was able to set my own budget and choose my sort of accommodation. I could move at a fast pace and do all the sightseeing I wanted to. I didn't do much relaxing unless I was at a tropical beach. Sometimes it wasn't ideal, snorkeling alone for example. I found local people friendly towards me and I met lots of foreign travelers at backpacker hostels. I would still be comfortable to holiday alone again.

I like to travel with someone I like better than to do it alone. But now most of the time I travel by myself as I´m a widow and it´s not easy to find someone that wants and can go to where I want at the same time. That someone, of course, has to be part of my life. I rather travel alone than to go in those guided tours where noone is really happy. I like to be able to stay at the same place for a long time, just looking. That is not possible in tours. I have solved one of the things I hate most when traveling alone: eating by myself. I do not go to restaurants but, as I have a timeshare, I get places with kitchens and make my own food. I don´t mind (even like), walking alone, looking at a sunset alone.

Once or twice a year I will drive about 4 hours to see my mother and I usually go without hy husband. I will spend time with my mom but sometimes will venture off to some place nearby just to sightsee and/or take some pictures. About two to three times a month I will take a short day trip just to get out of the house and will again take pictures. Sometimes you need that alone time to relax and go at your own pace.

I think so. But i have never tried going on a holiday alone. I was always with friends and some family members. I think I would enjoy it less if I have no one to share it with. Holidays are very memorable for me and my cousins, sisters and friends would still talk about it from time to time about the holidays we took together.

I am completely comfortable to go anywhere by myself. That's what I've done most of my life and I find it a lot more enjoyable than going with someone else and compromising on schedules, what to see, where to go and when, and other things. I like doing what I want and meeting new people along the way!

I have never gone on my own.If something happened to my husband my kids would take me,but going on my own is not out of the question.There are plenty of places that offer singles holidays ,coach trips ,sage ect.you end up making friends because they are on their own as well.It is organised that way.In actual fact there are singles holidays for all ages,doing most things.I suppose the best thing to do is seek out a travel agent and see what they have to offer.

Heyya UK_Shree! I'm ok with going places alone. I would rather it be with someone but I can have a nice relaxing time by myself.

Definately! I think it's the best way to go! You invest a lot of money and time in travel planning, why spoil it by having to plan around someone else's wants and needs? It's your vacation do what YOU want! And if that's a little scary/lonely you can always join a group here and there as you need. If you're just going to get away and relax, what better way to really get away than to do it alone!