What do you think about going on a trip alone?

I usually go on holiday alone. It is usually arranged through a travel agent.

The advantage is that you can go where you want, when you want. When you get there there is no-one to tell you "I don't want to go there. It's boring and etc.

The most annoying disadvantage for me is that you are charged "SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT" for a small room, usually at the back of the hotel. (Personally I don't mind paying extra for a double room if it is for single occupancy, but paying an extra £15-40 extra PER DAY for a poky wee room with barely enough room to move I don't like, but most of the time you are not given a choice.

My holidays have been a coach tour and three week long Citybreaks.

If this is your first holiday on your own I'd advise that you go with an all inclusive. You could also go on package tour, whether a coach tour or a cruise. That way there will be other people around


If you are talking about ARRANGING your holiday yourself from scratch them I have not done so and I wouldn't know where to start.

You'd need to arrange your own transport, hotel room, holiday insurance, (If your British don't for get your E111 card.) and etc.There are all those hidden cost which you will need to be aware of . ALWAYS read the small print.

Hope you have a wonderful 2012.

I have gone once to the Dominican Republic alone and I stayed in an all-inclusive resort. If you're worried about entertainment and might be leery about going out on your own find a resort that has a variety of activities on site. With my resort being an all-inclusive with a nice mix of activities on site I wasn't bored, I always had somewhere to go to eat and I didn't feel unsafe about being alone. It was a very cool experience and I was glad I did it.

Vacay Girl to the Rescue!

done many times from age 19 to the present and I am female
- no big deal
I am not going to miss out on travel just because there wasn't anyone available to go with me
Life is too short

I love travelling on my own. I find that I meet more people and experience more things that way.
You don't mention where you are thinking of going, as some places I wouldn't recommend going if you are a single girl etc...

I am a very experienced traveller, having visited over 80 countries, and I tend to stay out of the touristic places, but that's just me!

Some hotels will charge you extra for a single room supplement, but many won't!

Whether to go all inclusive or not... Well, that depends on where you are going.
Often you will find that your travel experience will be enhanced by eating in local restaurants rather than in the hotel...

Whatever you decide on doing, I wish you all the best for your holiday!

It depends where to, but I honestly wouldn't mind it. Especially if you really need to just get away!

It's probably OK, but it depends where you're going.


If you go to Las Vegas alone it's normal.

If you go to Orlando alone you look like a lonely pedophile.

Go get a jiggleooo or however it's spelled