[waterhog]

Originally Posted by Will.

I would like to go away next year by myself as I don’t really have many friends that would come and it’s so much hassle organising it all.

Is it weird? I honestly don’t mind the thought of it, sitting by the pool/beach on my own.

I normally get lunch on my own when I go with family so eating alone wouldn’t be a problem. Although I think I’d have dinner/tea in the room at night. And maybe perch a quick drink in a bar or something at the hotel.

And since about 14 I’ve had my own room on family holidays so I do spend a lot of my time alone on holiday, and I much prefer it to tell the truth.

I guess you could say I’m a bit of loner lmao. I do get on with most people though and I think most people tend to like me.

It’s obviously more expensive to go by myself but I’ll have to save my pennies.

I plan to go to a hotel that I went to a couple of times when I was younger with my family in Dubai, so at least I know where most of the facilities are and what the hotel is like. I think it would be quite daunting going somewhere completely new for my first time abroad alone.

I’ve been through an airport on my own when I went to Jordan as I met my godmother on the plane as she is a flight attendant, so I wouldn’t be nervous to do that.

will book me a ticket and I will read you poetry every day at the pool - just keep the larger flowing. ps off to work on my latest poem - free ticket

[jaxie]

If it's what you want OP and that is the holiday you'd enjoy then it isn't weird. Perhaps you will make some holiday friends.

[Oliver_W]

I wanna go to North America, and would probably do so alone.

[andybigbro]

I personally couldn’t go on holiday alone because I get lonely and need someone to bounce off of or I’ll go mad, and I’m not one to make friends and meet new people.

But I know lots of people who prefer traveling alone, so if it’s something you feel comfortable about then go for it

[Eddie.]

Go for it! I think it's perfectly normal to travel by yourself. I have had lots of friends who had went for backpacking before, but I haven't bcos I'm too concerned on my safety.

[Eddie.]

One suggestion, go to Dubai during November-December where its cold at night and warm (not too hot) on daylight. I also suggest going to the souks (traditional arab market) to buy your souvenirs as theh are cheaply priced over there...

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Eddie.

One suggestion, go to Dubai during November-December where its cold at night and warm (not too hot) on daylight. I also suggest going to the souks (traditional arab market) to buy your souvenirs as theh are cheaply priced over there...

yeah that would be great

[Jamie89]

I went on holiday on my own once and it was one of the best holidays I've ever had. It was totally last minute and right after I'd broken up with my ex, I had a week already booked off work and I didn't want to spend the week feeling sorry for myself and being miserable at home, so I found a last minute deal and went. Was one of the best decision I've ever made.
Whatever your circumstances or reasons for going though I'd recommend it to anyone (unless you really don't like the idea of being alone - although if it's a resort type holiday it's really easy to meet people to hang out with), but yeah it can be really freeing and liberating so go for it

[LukeB]

I don't think it's weird at all.
can i ask what is the longest you been by yourself?