Planning Your Singles Holiday - Five Tips For a Fabulous Solo Trip
With so many of us working longer hours in stressful jobs, we expect our holidays to be a time to relax, recharge our batteries and enjoy those precious days away from our desks and work stations.
For the single person planning their solo holiday, it can be even more important for things to go without a hitch.
With no-one to share any challenges that should arise, the solo traveler must plan their trip carefully in order to enjoy their holiday.
Here are my top tips for the singleton planning their perfect holiday.
1.
Create the right environment when booking your holiday If you are feeling exhausted or rushing through a last minute booking, you will not be clearly considering your criteria for the perfect holiday.
Booking, whether online or in the travel agent invariably takes longer than you think so give yourself plenty of time and don't be hasty in picking the first holiday that presents itself 2.
Be clear about the kind of holiday you want It sounds logical, but the more clear and specific you are about your requirements, the more likely you will get what you want.
Wanting a 5* resort in the sunshine just isn't specific enough so make a list of what's important to you.
Do you want a quiet location, a family resort of somewhere buzzing with nightlife? A self-catering apartment or an all-in luxury hotel? Do you want plenty of facilities in walking distance or is there plenty of local transport? 3.
Use a holiday company that others have recommended Word of mouth is always the best recommendation if you have not previously used a travel company yourself.
Listen to your friends' and work colleagues' experiences, especially those who have similar needs and criteria to your own.
If you cannot find anyone with a decent recommendation check out a website such as http://www.
tripadvisor.
com and check out independent client reviews 4.
Have a backup plan Some things, like the weather, are out of your control.
Have some back ups, a good book and your MP3 player in case there is no sunshine to laze around in.
Check out a travel book or two before you leave home so you have an idea of alternative activities and places of interest.
If it's not a great sun-bathing day, rent a car and do some sight seeing, places you have already researched and marked out on a map.
5.
Ensure your Personal Security Though there is no reason to believe you will fall prey to weirdos or muggers, as a single person travelling alone you are a little more vulnerable than other people.
Choose an area that is noted for its safety or a hotel that is well-populated or popular with other solo travelers.
Keep your cell phone charged up and let the hotel know if you are exploring on your own and what time you expect to be back.
Taking a holiday by yourself can be a wonderful experience, whether you see it as an opportunity to chill out in peace, to discover yourself or just do exactly what you want without having to consider anyone else! Follow these tips and you will come back with wonderful memories and the urge to do it all again as soon as possible.
For the single person planning their solo holiday, it can be even more important for things to go without a hitch.
With no-one to share any challenges that should arise, the solo traveler must plan their trip carefully in order to enjoy their holiday.
Here are my top tips for the singleton planning their perfect holiday.
1.
Create the right environment when booking your holiday If you are feeling exhausted or rushing through a last minute booking, you will not be clearly considering your criteria for the perfect holiday.
Booking, whether online or in the travel agent invariably takes longer than you think so give yourself plenty of time and don't be hasty in picking the first holiday that presents itself 2.
Be clear about the kind of holiday you want It sounds logical, but the more clear and specific you are about your requirements, the more likely you will get what you want.
Wanting a 5* resort in the sunshine just isn't specific enough so make a list of what's important to you.
Do you want a quiet location, a family resort of somewhere buzzing with nightlife? A self-catering apartment or an all-in luxury hotel? Do you want plenty of facilities in walking distance or is there plenty of local transport? 3.
Use a holiday company that others have recommended Word of mouth is always the best recommendation if you have not previously used a travel company yourself.
Listen to your friends' and work colleagues' experiences, especially those who have similar needs and criteria to your own.
If you cannot find anyone with a decent recommendation check out a website such as http://www.
tripadvisor.
com and check out independent client reviews 4.
Have a backup plan Some things, like the weather, are out of your control.
Have some back ups, a good book and your MP3 player in case there is no sunshine to laze around in.
Check out a travel book or two before you leave home so you have an idea of alternative activities and places of interest.
If it's not a great sun-bathing day, rent a car and do some sight seeing, places you have already researched and marked out on a map.
5.
Ensure your Personal Security Though there is no reason to believe you will fall prey to weirdos or muggers, as a single person travelling alone you are a little more vulnerable than other people.
Choose an area that is noted for its safety or a hotel that is well-populated or popular with other solo travelers.
Keep your cell phone charged up and let the hotel know if you are exploring on your own and what time you expect to be back.
Taking a holiday by yourself can be a wonderful experience, whether you see it as an opportunity to chill out in peace, to discover yourself or just do exactly what you want without having to consider anyone else! Follow these tips and you will come back with wonderful memories and the urge to do it all again as soon as possible.