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I've taken many vacations by myself, some to relax, some to see stuff. Never been on a cruise, I think it would be confining. Took a bike trip with a company called Backroads that was great, and they have many trips for singles.
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I'm starting to look for a vacation. I'm in my mid 20s, but most of my friends are married or in serious relationships. Trying to find someplace warm to go to in the early/mid winter. I haven't been on a vacation in years, and based on some of the research I've done, it is very expensive.
And when you're tired, the idea of doing all the planning, taking care of all the traveling details, as well as figuring everything out in the place you're visiting (where to eat, how to get around, etc,), it just doesn't sound as relaxing as it normally would to me.
That's true. I'm afraid to drive in foreign countries. Besides, I drive only automatic and renting them in many countries is quite more expensive. Also, I'm scared sh*tless about the consequences should I get into an accident. My ex-husbands drove in my home country. Gotta give it to them! God knows I'd never attempt it!
If I were you I'd book a vacay to Chicago or NYC to eat and shop or maybe to the Keys to just relax on the beach. It is so laid back there...I wouldn't feel weird at all being alone
you will never have more than 1 crazy person in your cabin ever.
no interruptions ever
no need to search for the slob who left their clothes on the floor
when you want to blame someone for your bad mood just turn on the bathroom light.
If I were you I'd book a vacay to Chicago or NYC to eat and shop or maybe to the Keys to just relax on the beach. It is so laid back there...I wouldn't feel weird at all being alone
I did think about Chicago because haven't been there since I was seven. And haven't been to Florida since I was a kid so not very familiar with the places there to go. Will look into that too. Thanks.
The best place I have to found to go on vacations by myself are SPAS. Usually 50% of the people at these resorts are also there by themselves. I tend to go to spas that have numerous fitness classes, so I am busy all day long, and at nighttime I am so tired that it doesn't matter if I am by myself.
I travel alone frequently... both for work and pleasure. I have come to prefer it for the most part although I agree with the post about avoiding the couples' resorts and such. I've done DC and Baltimore and Atlanta and LA all by myself. I'd suggest looking for an event you are interested in attending (concert, conference, art exhibit) and build a trip around that. I find it makes conversations with people easier if you can say something like "I'm here for the XYZ concert... I've always wanted to see them play this venue" in awkward conversations with strangers.
Also, I've met some of the most interesting people I know on trips I've taken alone. There is something very natural and freeing about only having yourself to worry about. Wherever you go, ENJOY YOURSELF!!
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