Mini Breaks Alone

I'm in a similar situation, I've got 11.5 days to take off before the christmas week (which I get off as well) so I'm thinking/planning to just take from a half-day on the 8th december until the new year off, just not sure what I'll do :p

Did go on holiday on my own a couple of years ago, but it was a diving holiday to egypt so kinda forced to socialise :p Thinking of the same again but not sure...
 
I can see the appeal but would it not feel a bit odd going for meals on your own?

Especially evening meals in restaurants.
 
I spent a day and a half on my own in Venice in the summer. I loved the city and going around on my own was a different but good experience. Having a book helped for when I sat down to eat or drink as it took the edge off the lack of company.

As fun as it was I wouldn't have wanted it to be for much longer and was glad to go and meet my brother asap.
 
kaffe said:
I've never been on holiday on my own, but I hear it's one of the best things you can do for yourself.

It's meant to really clear your head n junk :)
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I've heard that too so I decided to go to Washington DC on my own in November (I think I put the GF off when I told her the Smithsonian museums were there!!). All of the niggles are there at the back of my mind about having meals alone but if I can travel 3600 miles on my own to another country then it's just another milestone in your life and showing you that you can do (and see) what you want without worrying about what other people think.
 
Prague, great for couples and singles

Barcelona is an excellent shout too. Was there this time last year. It's very much a "hub" for travellers. Met some very interesting people and the general quality of women was epic (if you stayed away from the prozzies and focused on the Aus travellers and the French girlies).
 
I imagine it'd help to make up some sort of loose itinerary/list of things you might want to see, otherwise you might end up spending the entire trip in your hotel room if you're not extremely social/aware of where things are.
 
Gackt said:
I imagine it'd help to make up some sort of loose itinerary/list of things you might want to see, otherwise you might end up spending the entire trip in your hotel room if you're not extremely social/aware of where things are.
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Completely the opposite and probably less likely go happen than going in a couple/group because there is nobody to chat to and it will get boring pretty quickly! Just go wonder round the city and see what there is.

I've done a few days here and there on my own as part of the beginning or end of a trip (business and volunteering) and found it fine. Eating out is a little odd, mostly the sitting waiting for food but other than that there should be plenty of exploring to do and if you are very sociable then I'm sure you'll meet people (I'm not so don't really bother). On the other hand I looked in to a week or two travelling on my own recently but couldn't face the idea of a package holiday on my own (couldn't afford anything more interesting) so id suggest it will largely depend on where you go!
 
Amp34 said:
Completely the opposite and probably less likely go happen than going in a couple/group because there is nobody to chat to and it will get boring pretty quickly! Just go wonder round the city and see what there is.

I've done a few days here and there on my own as part of the beginning or end of a trip (business and volunteering) and found it fine. Eating out is a little odd, mostly the sitting waiting for food but other than that there should be plenty of exploring to do and if you are very sociable then I'm sure you'll meet people (I'm not so don't really bother). On the other hand I looked in to a week or two travelling on my own recently but couldn't face the idea of a package holiday on my own (couldn't afford anything more interesting) so id suggest it will largely depend on where you go!
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Depends on the person really. I imagine many could become overwhelmed in a strange city - and if you're only going for a short time, a rough idea of where things may be, or what might interest you might make the trip more worthwhile.

Of course there is no doubt much to be said for going by the skin of your man-satchel, and it should certainly be an option, but I think for the first timer, or the socially inept, that having something to draw you outside of your room is helpful.
 
Spleenus said:
I've heard that too so I decided to go to Washington DC on my own in November (I think I put the GF off when I told her the Smithsonian museums were there!!). All of the niggles are there at the back of my mind about having meals alone but if I can travel 3600 miles on my own to another country then it's just another milestone in your life and showing you that you can do (and see) what you want without worrying about what other people think.
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Seems a bit odd tbh. Travelling alone is good, but I'd rather go with my gf?


sven256 said:
Not going alone, but we have just booked for Tallinn. A shade over £110 for 4 night in a nice 4* hotel including breakfast, flight and insurance going November.
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That sounds really cheap. who was that booked with?
 
Gackt said:
Depends on the person really. I imagine many could become overwhelmed in a strange city - and if you're only going for a short time, a rough idea of where things may be, or what might interest you might make the trip more worthwhile.

Of course there is no doubt much to be said for going by the skin of your man-satchel, and it should certainly be an option, but I think for the first timer, or the socially inept, that having something to draw you outside of your room is helpful.
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True, but then why would that person have gone on a singles holiday? :p
 
I have 15 days I have to take, I am also forever alone (:() was thinking of trying Amsterdam but my brother who lived there for a couple of years said the weather sucks this time of year
 
RickST said:
I have 15 days I have to take, I am also forever alone (:() was thinking of trying Amsterdam but my brother who lived there for a couple of years said the weather sucks this time of year
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Same here, used to traveling around the uk alone because of my job so it doesnt bother me. But i havent been on holiday for 6 years so im due one soon. Still thinking where as it easy for me to book time off on short notice.
 
I have holidays and some savings.

As a forever aloner also Im looking into Germany for hot cheap legal rented female ''companiosnhip''.

ryanair cheap flights too
 
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Done travelling with mates/girlfriend and foreveralone - all have their merits. As people have said, being with others means you often have to compromise as you won't always want to do the same thing. This has lead to bouts of huffiness on holiday, which you don't need.
I've done New York on my own and with others and loved it equally each time - I didn't miss the company that much, although I probably should have gone out a bit more at night by myself.

Took that onboard when I went round the world by myself (meeting mates all along the way, but my own itinerary). Forced myself to go out to bars by myself - had an absolute blast. Best if you find the "travellers bars" - guaranteed to meet other people who are in the same situation. Lonely Planet (badum tsch) and Time Out guides will point them out for you. As for eating alone - never bothered me. Took a guidebook with me though, to show I was travelling rather than foreveralone :)
 
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