So you are contemplating a vacation alone? Let me tell you my friend, you are not alone! These days many people prefer to go on holidays on their own rather than with their family or spouse. The reasons for this vary from person to person. Some simply want a respite from the hectic professional and personal life they are leading, while others need time to think things over. Some want to go on a holiday alone in the hope of coming face to face with new people and experiences while others just need some "me-time" where they can do or plan things the way they want to, without any kind of compromise! As you can see, there are reasons galore for taking vacations alone. Whatever might be your reason for going ahead with it, here are certain tips which you will certainly find handy...
Tips for Traveling Alone
When taking a vacation alone, the first thing to decide is the destination. So if you are someone who enjoys the sun, sand and the sea, you can take a beach vacation. You can even enjoy some water sports such as surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, etc. all by yourself on a beach. Some of the famous international beaches are Copacabana Beach - Brazil, Antigua - Caribbean, Crete - Greece, Phi Phi Island - Thailand and Goa - India.
A good vacation idea for singles is to go on a cruise vacation. These days there are many cruise packages which are meant solely for singles. You never know, may be you get to meet someone special while on any of such singles cruise. And even if you don't, there are plenty of other entertainments such as going to clubs, participating in various fun activities planned by the cruise liner, taking spa treatments and soaking the sun, that you can undertake on a cruise vacation.
Women traveling alone can consider taking a spa trip. Such a trip promises lots of relaxation as well as the chance of meeting a lot of fellow women and becoming friends with them. If you are vacationing in the US, some of the best destinations for a spa vacation that you can consider are California, Arizona and Texas. If you are planning on traveling international, some of the popular spa destinations are Kerala - India, Phuket - Thailand, Taipei - Taiwan and Bali - Indonesia. Otherwise, if you are on a lookout for some famous international spots, you can consider Italy, Switzerland, Australia and Egypt.
For those of you who are vacationing alone just for doing something different in life or for experimentation, going to any small town will be a new experience. You can perhaps stay there in some guest house. Soak in the slow pace of the town. People at such places are generally extremely friendly so you can enjoy talking to them and even make friends! You can visit any of the local eateries and enjoy a meal all by yourself, while reading a book. You can walk through the fields, write post cards for your friends and family back home, roam around aimlessly, basically do whatever you think will relax you!
Vacationing alone is a good idea if you have an outgoing personality and are not hesitant in talking to strangers. Otherwise, the whole trip can become quite boring, unless and until you are someone who enjoys solitude! Also, safety might be an issue, especially if you are a woman. That's why it is important that you take a package from a recognized travel agency which includes all the pickups and drops as well. Here's hoping that this information will help you plan your solo trip better. All the best and enjoy!
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