Do you think a woman going abroad on holidays alone is.... (66)
I don;t know how old you are but I went there before and it was like I was on my own cause 1 friend only wanted to look round shops (what shops) and the other just wanted the beach - so basically I was on hols on my own, its very safe, if you stay in holiday app's its right on the doorstep to the bars, shop and 5 mins walk to the beach. Also age is only a number, when I was out there so was my boss at the time and he was in his late 50's. I also think your brave, very brave! Enjoy :)
Yep DG they are very old fashioned and obsessed with what the neighbours think!!! I just don't meet their standards at all. I have learned to find it funny..and say or do things just to wind them up. They can't handle me at all.
Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
YES Santa Ponsa! Its so safe, I did party the 2 weeks on my own and all ages in the bars, maybe younger ones in the early hours but defo all ages. I say go for it but try get somewhere to stay that is safe from coming back from the bars which the holiday app's were and shop underneath - so handy for self catering
YES Santa Ponsa! Its so safe, I did party the 2 weeks on my own and all ages in the bars, maybe younger ones in the early hours but defo all ages. I say go for it but try get somewhere to stay that is safe from coming back from the bars which the holiday app's were and shop underneath - so handy for self catering
wexlady41: Yep DG they are very old fashioned and obsessed with what the neighbours think!!! I just don't meet their standards at all. I have learned to find it funny..and say or do things just to wind them up. They can't handle me at all.
Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
You get one chance at life Clodagh.........So long as no one gets hurt I believe we should do what we want.
You go girl.
Hope your well.
singlegalway: Galway..are you talking about santa ponsa or somewhere else? I'm 43 by the way. But I act about 13 a lot of the time!
YES Santa Ponsa! Its so safe, I did party the 2 weeks on my own and all ages in the bars, maybe younger ones in the early hours but defo all ages. I say go for it but try get somewhere to stay that is safe from coming back from the bars which the holiday app's were and shop underneath - so handy for self catering
YES Santa Ponsa! Its so safe, I did party the 2 weeks on my own and all ages in the bars, maybe younger ones in the early hours but defo all ages. I say go for it but try get somewhere to stay that is safe from coming back from the bars which the holiday app's were and shop underneath - so handy for self catering
It was the first place that came to mind.
I was there a couple of times when the kids were younger and a woman in work was there last year..she's older than me. So it kinda suits a first solo holiday.
Thanks.
Defo, enjoy and be safe, police all over the place so its ok, wish I was going :)
i went on holiday on my own for the first time two years ago. Its great and i go a few times each year now. I met loads of really friendly people and have made some good friends.
I love the nightlife on holiday too but if you are a bit nervous heading out in the town at night try booking a hotel that has a restuarant and entertainment then you wont be stuck in your room.
As for the people you told you not to go ..... they are probably jealous that they are not brave enough to go on their own.
Have a great time
I love the nightlife on holiday too but if you are a bit nervous heading out in the town at night try booking a hotel that has a restuarant and entertainment then you wont be stuck in your room.
As for the people you told you not to go ..... they are probably jealous that they are not brave enough to go on their own.
Have a great time
rosii: i went on holiday on my own for the first time two years ago. Its great and i go a few times each year now. I met loads of really friendly people and have made some good friends.
I love the nightlife on holiday too but if you are a bit nervous heading out in the town at night try booking a hotel that has a restuarant and entertainment then you wont be stuck in your room.
As for the people you told you not to go ..... they are probably jealous that they are not brave enough to go on their own.Have a great time
hi guys!! happy crap-ola an all that!! lolI love the nightlife on holiday too but if you are a bit nervous heading out in the town at night try booking a hotel that has a restuarant and entertainment then you wont be stuck in your room.
As for the people you told you not to go ..... they are probably jealous that they are not brave enough to go on their own.Have a great time
once was in a hotel in london.. drinkin hols..(don`t ya knw)
stayed up till crack of dawn..(bout fiveìsh).. and went to the front door and said hello! how are ya! ya off to work? to all..i mean all!!! that passed...
its amazing that all responded.. after i said mo than hello.. some stopped and chatted.. those that didn`t .. just smilled..
and carried on..
opps! pug-vent!! sorry for the hi-jack... MY BAD!!
wexlady41: Thanks guys.
Family very nearly had me convinced I was losing it. But I'm glad to see the world is still available to me.
<--- sunglasses ready!
<--- duty free list made!
Family very nearly had me convinced I was losing it. But I'm glad to see the world is still available to me.
<--- sunglasses ready!
<--- duty free list made!
hi clo its time for you to turn the deaf ear when they talk like this .go on holiday and have a good time
I would love to go to Cyprus. Have been looking at places there. Very expensive to get to though.
Go for it!
I went to oz n asia on my own and made some brilliant friends!!! Prob be the holiday of your life!!
I went to oz n asia on my own and made some brilliant friends!!! Prob be the holiday of your life!!
wexlady41: It's not my kids that have the problem.. it's my sisters.
Then again, they have a problem that I go to weddings/funerals/parties/tesco alone. You know the type.. they think I should (and I quote) "try look married because seperation is very embarrassing for the family"
Then again, they have a problem that I go to weddings/funerals/parties/tesco alone. You know the type.. they think I should (and I quote) "try look married because seperation is very embarrassing for the family"
They must be still living in the last century, actually no, the one before that! Thats unbelievable, your supposed to pretend you're happily married? Tell them to get a life!
You go, and enjoy yourself! You only have one life to live.
wexlady41: It's not my kids that have the problem.. it's my sisters.
Then again, they have a problem that I go to weddings/funerals/parties/tesco alone. You know the type.. they think I should (and I quote) "try look married because seperation is very embarrassing for the family"
Then again, they have a problem that I go to weddings/funerals/parties/tesco alone. You know the type.. they think I should (and I quote) "try look married because seperation is very embarrassing for the family"
Sorry C ...lmao... How does one try to "look married"... Do married people actually look different.... more beat down or what
Just joking...no offense to those that are fans of marriage
Anyway keep us informed of your holidays. I stayed in Protaras. I found it to be nice and not too mental. I just wanted a chill out relaxing holiday not a mad party. I actually met a load of people from Wexford there and had some craic with them.
wexlady41: I love going on holidays. I have considered going away on my own (if I can afford it). Was thinking of somewhere like Santa Ponsa as I've been there, liked it and think it is a relatively safe option (for my first lone venture).
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
In your better interest,i would say no!It's not a good idea unless you set up somekind of security for yourself.It's a sad fact but there are alot of wacked out people in this world and someone one on their own is right up their ally!My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
Icymanx: In your better interest,i would say no!It's not a good idea unless you set up somekind of security for yourself.It's a sad fact but there are alot of wacked out people in this world and someone one on their own is right up their ally!
Oh...Please... Wexlady is not an idiot and she knows how to take care of herself....dont know her personally but she comes across as a woman with a bit of cop on... dont mean to be offensive to you but I have travelled by myself and think that wexlady is totally capable of doing so and having fun along the way....
Right Cl.... you know how to take care of yourself?
I think you should travel on your own as often as you like. I spent a few years going to America on my own, not even having a notion of what I wanted to see, and just winged it. I took greyhound buses everywhere, and went where I pleased.
I also went to Spain and France alone, and will soon be going to Ukraine. My son lives there but I will not be staying with him and his partner.
ots of sites online that tell you how to keep safe when travelling alone and lots of blogs on people's personal experiences of different countries, so it is safe enough if you just have some common sense.
I also went to Spain and France alone, and will soon be going to Ukraine. My son lives there but I will not be staying with him and his partner.
ots of sites online that tell you how to keep safe when travelling alone and lots of blogs on people's personal experiences of different countries, so it is safe enough if you just have some common sense.
ive gone travelling alone twice for months at a time, and loved it both times, looking back, have been the highlights of my life so far, being completely free, independent, and meeting even more people than i would have if id had someone travelling with me.
id go if i was u!!!
id go if i was u!!!
Icymanx: In your better interest,i would say no!It's not a good idea unless you set up somekind of security for yourself.It's a sad fact but there are alot of wacked out people in this world and someone one on their own is right up their ally!
common sense goes a long way and if u have cop on, u are no more at risk of any dangers, than if u were in company.
saoirse65: Oh...Please... Wexlady is not an idiot and she knows how to take care of herself....dont know her personally but she comes across as a woman with a bit of cop on... dont mean to be offensive to you but I have travelled by myself and think that wexlady is totally capable of doing so and having fun along the way....
Right Cl.... you know how to take care of yourself?
None taken,I still think it's not a good idea!Has nothing to do with her ability or judgement.Lots of people who have good judgement are robbed,stabbed,shot every day,for no reason at all!Right Cl.... you know how to take care of yourself?
little_miss: common sense goes a long way and if u have cop on, u are no more at risk of any dangers, than if u were in company.
I think the odds of getting help would increase by 100%,and the odds of something going wrong would decrease by 100%Icymanx: None taken,I still think it's not a good idea!Has nothing to do with her ability or judgement.Lots of people who have good judgement are robbed,stabbed,shot every day,for no reason at all!
I agree that it is probably safer not to travel alone. Have to say though that I had a great time when I went away by myself. People were really friendly to me when they realized that I was travelling alone. Will admit had one incident when I was halfway up a mountain and ended up on a dirt road lost for a few mins but I had mobile phone coverage and my doors locked and kept going til I reached a wee village. That was probably stupid on my part, stayed on main roads after that
Overall I believe that life is for living and not being afraid of what might happen. I do not want to live my life thinking about being robbed or stabbed or else I would never do anything.
wexlady41: I love going on holidays. I have considered going away on my own (if I can afford it). Was thinking of somewhere like Santa Ponsa as I've been there, liked it and think it is a relatively safe option (for my first lone venture).
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
Wow. Disgusted. Now that is very emotional on their part. Not to mention dramatic.
What would you like to do? That is the only important thing.
Oh, and there is nothing necessarily brave about a woman travelling alone, except for a few obvious non-female friendly countries. Persoanlly, I have done it many times, longhaul overseas trips, and locally.
Given you are now answerable only to yourself, go off and see the world.
Remember, the people who object the loudest, are usually only camouflaging their own secret desires to do just what they are protesting against.
iv just spent seven months in australia alone , i also had a two night stop over in hong kong !! it was the best experience of my life , i meet lots of interesting people !!
i would def do it again and id recomend holidaying alone. its very peaceful and most enjoyable . all you need is a good book and a good map !!
happy travels!
i would def do it again and id recomend holidaying alone. its very peaceful and most enjoyable . all you need is a good book and a good map !!
happy travels!
saoirse65: I agree that it is probably safer not to travel alone. Have to say though that I had a great time when I went away by myself. People were really friendly to me when they realized that I was travelling alone. Will admit had one incident when I was halfway up a mountain and ended up on a dirt road lost for a few mins but I had mobile phone coverage and my doors locked and kept going til I reached a wee village. That was probably stupid on my part, stayed on main roads after that
Overall I believe that life is for living and not being afraid of what might happen. I do not want to live my life thinking about being robbed or stabbed or else I would never do anything.
I see your an honest woman,and I agree you can't have them thoughts, and live life to the fullest!In life we have to take risks,I travel on my own quite often, and enjoyed it at times, and found it lonely at times.If she stays in the puplic eye it will be safer for her,I wish wexlady the best in her travels,and good chatting with you saoirse! Overall I believe that life is for living and not being afraid of what might happen. I do not want to live my life thinking about being robbed or stabbed or else I would never do anything.
wexlady41: I love going on holidays. I have considered going away on my own (if I can afford it). Was thinking of somewhere like Santa Ponsa as I've been there, liked it and think it is a relatively safe option (for my first lone venture).
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
Like most that have posted, Clodagh, I say GO FOR IT
My sister has travelled alone for years and made some great friends out of it, a lot of them were other ladies on their own. If I had the option, I wouldnt hesitate to head off by myself. You are a sensible woman, and as has been said already, take normal precautions, trust your instincts, dont take unnecessary risks but do enjoy the experience. I bet you come back with added confidence in your own abilities. If you have been on hols with your kids before then you have all the skills you need already. I bet it wasnt your boys that sorted everything out for the hols.
By the way, I think your sisters have some serious hangups. They might need counselling
wexlady41: I love going on holidays. I have considered going away on my own (if I can afford it). Was thinking of somewhere like Santa Ponsa as I've been there, liked it and think it is a relatively safe option (for my first lone venture).
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
My family are disgusted with me (nothing unusual there) and tell me to get a grip. They say that it's "just wrong" for me to consider a holiday alone.
So...as I am single and my kids are grown up... am I now supposed to just give up going on holidays? What do you think?
well wex your post imspired me
and i decided to go to New york at the end of the year!!! I am going by myself but my cousing is 50/50 whether she is coming along!!!So heres to us who wont let being on our own stand in the way
I can't believe this thread is still going!
Thanks guys for your support and kindness (except paulus dickus of course!! I'll just ignore his ignorant attitude.)
I have decided to go for it. Will wait a few weeks and see if I can get a good deal. Single supplement is a killer.. nearly doubles the brochure price of a holiday.
Once again thanks to all my lovely friends on here.
Thanks guys for your support and kindness (except paulus dickus of course!! I'll just ignore his ignorant attitude.)
I have decided to go for it. Will wait a few weeks and see if I can get a good deal. Single supplement is a killer.. nearly doubles the brochure price of a holiday.
Once again thanks to all my lovely friends on here.
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Then again, they have a problem that I go to weddings/funerals/parties/tesco alone. You know the type.. they think I should (and I quote) "try look married because seperation is very embarrassing for the family"
They sound very old fashioned. They should come in out of the dark ages. There's nothing wrong with going to Tesco alone