Would you go on a Holiday or a Break alone?

dave_c | 09:59 Fri 19th Jun 2009 | Travel

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So the wife's going to Spain with my in laws to see their relatives next week. I unfortunately cannot go due to work commitments however I have that Wednesday off to be free and to do whatever I want! I was thinking of going on a little break myself as everyone I know are pre-occupied that day. I'm pretty tempted to drive somewhere maybe to the New Forest to ramble about, good idea?

But my main question is would you go on a Holiday or a Break alone? I never did it personally, but almost every time I go abroad I see a lot of people comfortable do it of all ages even people in their 20s like me.

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mccfluff

yep i've been on hol on my own a few times, i've always had a great time, the only bit i don't like is eating dinner on my own

jno

Britain's full of places to go (yes, you can go alone). If it was me I'd probably head for a historic town like York or Canterbury or Brighton, but rambling would be just as good. Check the weather forecast, though.

rinkins

Really fluffy? I had pondered the idea of going somewhere on my own

Buenchico

Like most people who were the only child in their family, I'm perfectly happy to be on my own. Going for short breaks alone seems perfectly natural to me. It's going away with someone else that feels weird ;-)

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coccinelle

The good thing about it is you get to do and see what you want to and don't have to compromise, however, I think sharing a new experience with somebody gives it another dimension. As well, it's nice to chat over a drink and a meal about what you've seen, your thoughts etc
However, I'd gladly go on a rambling weekend on my own cos there's nothing worse than having to go at someone else's pace.

joannie10

I doubt I would do it as have a large network of friends and I like to have Company but I would think there was nothing wrong with a person doing this - I do often see it too.

Tizzi247

I always go on holiday on my own now, I have been all over the world - New York, Canada, Turkey etc etc. This year I'm hoping to tour Scotland on my own.

I have plenty of friends, but I think it is better to go solo because you can do what you want when you want and there are no worries about upsetting a companion.

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Allykitten

I have been on holiday alone - I love it no compromising!!

I've been to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam on my own - causing my mum to have a heart attack and say I'd be mugged and raped and then murdered. Just before I set off she said I hope you don't find someone and marry them and stay there. my reply was abit difficutl if I've been murdered!!

I always take a book when I'm eating in a restaurant if I'm alone as it wards off unwanted attention!!!

It'sd been a few years since I've gone away alone now though but when the children are older I'll be off as my husband likes to fish!!!

Naomicorlett

I am in my 50s and always have a week away by myself. Love my husband of 34 years to bits but he doesn't do sun and I do . Started about 8 years ago when I took my 16 year daughter away and realised that I had spent most of week alone and enjoyed it. Wouldn't go away with a companion as I like to do my own thing.

caththecrazy

I've never done it but can see the appeal and would probably do it when my kiddiwinks are older.

tamborine

withdrawals force me to 'holiday' alone......on the fag run!

Prudentia

In a word, NO.

Memore

I have done it so many times all over the world its fine and never a problem - only time is tough is in places like India etc as a female alone have to be careful but for a package deal most years i do it if my friends cant coem when i fancy it - doesnt bother me at all

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