Solo Travel

i have done lots of holidays on may own within a group. This has been because DH wasn’t interested in those particular destinations, or that kind of special interest holiday. I never once met anyone who was a “pain in the neck”. I’m sure, Maw, you will have a lovely holiday although you might be acting as interpreter for the group some of the time! Butweam, good luck with planning your holiday. If it’s a solo type holiday you will always sit with someone else. I usually actively attempted to sit on my own for breakfast but someone often joined me. Enjoy the Harz mountains Maw and whatever you choose, Butweam.

A married friend of mine with a stressful job and three children ,one with special needs, went on holiday alone for a week as she needed a rest and some 'me time'. Sho loved it. Have a great time Maw. I think you are quite brave to go fairly soon after losing Paw but I admire you for it very much. I am sure you will meet all sorts of people and I am sure the whole experience will be life enriching and give you a confidence boost that you can do things alone successfully.

Good luck to you Butweam, I'm sure you'll find it an enjoyable experience. Most people are all right, you're bound to meet the odd one who is a pain in the neck now and again but they'll be very much in the minority.

As you'll be a group of singles I'm sure you'll be encouraged to mingle. You may have the time of your life and meet people with whom you forge long friendships. I have neither the courage or the money to go on these holidays but for those who have - go for it. I'm sure you'll have a great time if you approach it in the right frame of mind.

Thanks for the comments. I am not put off. I’ve looked at the other threads and they do sound quite positive. Have fun in Germany MawB and I look forward to hearing all about your adventure! I’m hoping that if the holiday is only for solo travellers then with everybody in the same boat, people will mix more. I think I will definitely give it a go and I will take my trusty Kindle with me just in case ?!

I really have no idea what your latest point is EllanVannin
I was responding to your comment about observing “those travelling who were alone and really unless you are on with a good crowd, things cane be a bit tricky from what we saw”
What not being able to have a laugh or whatever seems to have nothing to do with advice or encouragement for someone who has lost her DH to risk a first holiday on her own.
People can be a pain in the neck whether they are travelling alone or in a couple or with a friend, so why you have to be so negative and discouraging is beyond me.
I am going to take a deep breath and pin a smile on my face and hope to meet some congenial people on my forthcoming holiday, but get this straight, for those of us recently widowed this is a big deal it is not easy and I hope Butweam has not been put off by your bleak description of solo travellers.

MawB, both my late friend and myself had brilliant holidays and were thankful that we never had to share all our time with those who can/do put a dampener on some part of the holiday. Miserable git.!
How would you have fared if you weren't allowed to laugh ?? When made to listen to someone's 1,001 ailments.

Oh dear EllanVannin your post fills me with dread. On Saturday I set off to Germany on my own albeit in a group. Your comments raise the fears I have been trying to suppress, but what the heck if the worst comes to the worst I can retreat to my room with my Kindle. At best I may meet some nice people and enjoy a week of lovely scenery, good food and German coffee/wine/beer!
I know Bluesapphire has also ventured off on holiday on her own and thoroughly enjoyed herself!
What is the alternative? Sit in my widow's weeds at home?
Give it a go OP!

There is another thread entitled solo travel on this Travel forum which may be helpful.

I've never done this but when my friend and myself used to go away we used to watch those who were travelling alone and really, unless you're with a good crowd of people things can be a bit tricky from what we saw.

Because friend and myself usually ate at a table for two, it had been changed to 4 on a couple of occasions, 2 single people and one was a pain in the neck-----never stopped moaning and complaining so I would say you really have to be aware of whoever might latch on to you. To meet a " like with like " would make for an ideal holiday.

I hope you can continue with your ventures so don't be put off until you've given it a try, only you can decide if it's for you. I wish you well.