Is it "sad" to go on holiday on your own?

Question

Would you think "there goes billy no mates" or are you of the opinion that you have the freedom to do whatever, whenever you like?

Answer 1

NO its not "sad" at all. Let me share my experience with you. I went on Holiday in Southern France last July and had the time of my life. Initially I had the same reservations as you, how would people perceive me....Fu*k 'em, was my motto. That's the trouble with most aspects to peoples behaviour, we're MORE worried about what other people think.

Anyway back to my experiences, I didn't know what to expect, which is part of the fun!, but I met some lovely kind locals as well as fellow Brit's on their hol's. I ate where I liked, went where I liked, I felt free as a bird, for the first time in years. The only downside was, when things went wrong, you've know one else to blame.

So GO for it, if that's your intention, above all HAVE FUN!!

Answer 2

Not sad at all, but it does take courage I have to admit. I have done it a couple of times, and have found it quite theraputic, to have time to chill, do as I wish, go where I want, etc.,Best way to chill out I have ever had

I have also found that people tend to take you under their wing more often then not, I have made friends more quickly then I would had I been with someone, weirdly enough. I am not saying that there were not the odd occassion that I did miss my husband, and the odd time I felt extremely lonely in a crowd which can happen to. Why should you care if they wonder if you are Billy No Mates, lets face it, you will probably never meet any of them ever again anyway, so what they think is of no consequence to you.

I have gone on a coach trip and though this will be great, peaceful, to myself, and no one would leave me alone!

So do your own thing, no its NOT SAD, only if you have no choice in the matter. Good luck!

Answer 3

I don't think so. I've been on holiday on my own quite a few times, particularly backpacking when it's much easier to pick and choose what you want to do and see if you're travelling alone.

It can get lonely though, so you need to make sure you're happy with your own company, although my experience is that you almost always end up meeting up with other people travelling alone and make friends that you never would have done had you been with other people. For me personally the key is where you go. You're more likely to be unhappy and bored if you go somewhere that's entirely focused around partying and drinking, where people are more likely to be travelling in big groups.

The only other thing I would mention is that if you are female you'll need to take some precautions - such as phoning home on agreed days, sticking to reasonably well-inhabited areas etc.

Answer 4

Think of an army camp in the last war.

Thousands of men but all alone.
After time you make friends for a while and then you are posted away.
New camp, but this time they are friends with each other except you.
You nod, say good morning, and wait until invited to join someone.
Good. Your circle increases and the unit is split up and no one from your group goes with you.
Alone again you repeat the same procedure until one day you are posted to a transit camp.
Friends made again but only one or two are on your troopship.

I could carry on for a few more years but it would be the same.
For as long there is war and units of men nothing will change.
So what do you call this large group of loners?
Mature men who know how to value life.

Get out there relax and have a good time.

Answer 5

It is not sad at all! It is LIBERATING! You can do anything you want the whole time without whiners shooting down your plans! To the people who go "There goes Billy, no mates", tell them you need some relaxing time all your own. You can go on holiday with a mate next time. For now, enjoy calling your own shots!!

Answer 6

I would think you have the freedom to do what ya like without having to worry about other people, plus you are likely to meet new people and make new friends so i don't see a problem with it, i certainly don't think it is sad!!! people who do are sad, what are you supposed to do stay at home and never go on holiday again just because you have got nobody to go with, now that would be sad!!!!

Answer 7

Why should it be? When people go away on their Gap year, they often go alone - nobody thinks of that as "sad".

Advantages -

You don't have to take others into consideration and you will discover more about your own strengths and weaknesses. It can be a good confidence builder and you may see more of the world than the inside of bars & clubs.

Disadvantages -

You are entirely responsible for you and your safety.
The single person surcharge on your booking.
You need to carry yor own luggage and it is your fault if you miss connections/flights!

Answer 8

You have the freedom to do whatever you like. I dont think its sad to go on holiday on your own. I feel sorry for those people who cant do anything on there own, shows a lack of confidence in my opinion.!

Answer 9

Whenever my family or friends and I go out, if we see someone sitting alone we always invite them to sit with us. These are people we have never met and don't know. We make friends with them and have a fun evening. I don't think it would be sad at all to go on holiday on your own. You could meet new people, make your own schedule, see exactly what you want to see and do what you want to do. I am very comfortable with my self and always speak to people I don't know so I make friends easily.

Don't worry about what others may think, go and have a good time.

Answer 10

I went on holiday to meet one of my mates out in Kos, as he'd been there for a week already. When i got out there, the idiot had left his phone off all week. So was without him for about 4 days...probably the best 4 days holiday i'd ever had ! Met so many people, it was excellent.