| Vacationing Solo
Posted: 3/27/2006 2:15:39 PM | I am curious to know what peope's thoughts are on taking a vacation anywhere solo. Would you not go and rely on someone to go with you?
Has anyone done this before? Now I am planning a trip to Las Vegas in May for 4 nights/5 days, looks like I will go on my first trip solo and not sure what I am in for.
I have tickets to 3 shows and a couple of VIP Passes to a couple bars there.
I am social, and live for that as it is part of my perosnality, just going on a vacation solo for the first time I wonder if I will feel weird or out of place.
Anyone done this ever or would you?
Thanks much appreciated. | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 3:09:21 PM | I travelled to Destin, Fla. by myself. I also travelled around parts of Europe by myself. I did enjoy myself alot, but because I'm NOT the most social person, I probably didn't do some things that I might have if other people were with me. So, I wouldn't think you'd have a problem.
Think of it this way, you don't have to worry about any travel companions. Do whatever you feel like. If you want to stumble back to your room at 5:30am and watch TV, you can! | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 3:19:02 PM | hey thanks man, I am looking forward to this trip, I have my tickets to the shows i will attend, got a great deal on a package and it seems to be all set. I am social and so this will be fun, I just have never done this before so it will be one fun and exciting experience.
I like the stagger back to my room at 5:30am...sleep in Vegas? I think that is minimal LOL | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 3:51:13 PM | In a way yes, and in a way no. In 2004 I travelled to the Netherlands with my then boyfriend. We tried to cycle from Amsterdam to Maastricht, but on our third day of cycling my butt couldn't take it anymore, so I hopped onto a train heading for Maastricht and the BF continued cycling.
I spent 36 hours completely alone. It was scarey and yet liberating as well. I felt lonely as I had no one to share with, but again, I had no one to share with which meant I didn't have to negotiate on which sites to see.
I managed to wander towards a restaurant and the chef/owner took pity on me (I guess I looked pathetic, looking for a place to eat) and he whipped something up for me which wasn't on the menu. | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 5:21:39 PM | If you wait for someone to go with you, you may be waiting a long time. I've been to: Belize; Costa Rica; Holland; Bahamas; and am going to Africa next month solo.. Each place I've been to, it never fails, you wind up conversing with someone and having a good time. You forget that you are solo, because you will find that other person very interesting as they've come from a different lifestyle as yours..
Enjoy your trip!! However, do exercise caution any place you go, simply because you are a woman and going solo... I don't mean to dampen your spirits, but go easy on the drinks; if a man buys you a drink, take your drink with you to the bathroom or if you get back, order another one... If you feel uncomfortable, that is probably your gut feeling tell you something, so you should listen to it... Don't go off the "beaten path" at night.. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll have a good time. Also, make sure you have enough $$ or credit card, in case something goes sour on your trip, and you've got an escape plan..
You'll do just fine! | |
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| Vacationing Solo
Posted: 3/27/2006 6:15:15 PM | | Hey I am a guy...so any cautions for a guy in Vegas solo? | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 7:11:14 PM |
Hey I am a guy...so any cautions for a guy in Vegas solo?.
Hey, I think most of their post is still pretty accurate. The only difference would be that you don't have to go easy on the drinks. And, if a woman buys you a drink, you should tell her up front that she doesn't have to sneak drugs into it. | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 7:37:01 PM | hahaha I would wonder if a woman wanted to buy me a drink...but then again they don't call it Sin City for nothing right?
Looking forward to this trip now. Will be a first for me going solo...will be a blast as I am sure many people go to Vegas solo and have fun regardless. | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 7:42:00 PM | Most of the time I have travelled with someone but I've been to North Africa, the middle east and europe solo. I love having my own agenda and deciding in a moment what I'm going to do next, falling into conversations with people I don't know. I'm social, so it's been harder in places where I don't have the language.
Men ususally only run into problems when they are desperate for drugs or sex. Feel free to look for both but trust your instincts, don't act out (purely) out of desperation. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2006 2:34:06 AM | I travel EVERYWHERE solo and I think that it is the only way to go but it has to do with my values. I value my free will and would rather be able to do what I want to do without having to ask any other person or feel pressure in any way. I hope that you really like it.
I travelled through the USA by myself in October and November with the exception of 5 days in October when I travelled with someone I met enroute. I benefitted socially from having a travelling companion and it was nice to have someone that could watch my bags for me (and the kissing was great) but there were times when she pressured me to do tourist things with her that I didn't want to do and I could tell that she didn't want to do all the things that I wanted to do. I didn't cave under the pressure but it still reminded me of what I liked about travelling alone: not having to consider the desires of others.
When you travel alone everything about your vacation plan compliments YOUR desires totally and yet you might lose out socially if you don't make friends while travelling.
The ideal situation is finding someone that you are completely compatible with or someone that understands that you might have separate itineraries. Saving that it really comes down to knowing yourself and what you value more, I think.
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If you are a single male walking down the strip in Vegas you WILL have people shoving 'business cards' for s and s into your chest even if you try to avoid them. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2006 3:42:50 AM | Hey Rabid
I have mostly travelled on my own around Europe mainly.
I find that once a get to the countries, head for the tourism board, book yourself on some tours (day trips or over a number of days) and you end up meeting and making friends. I found that usually I would find other travellers with whom I could go out at night (which I find a bit daunting at night in a country I don't know.
But like the others say by alert but have fun. Hope this helps...
By the way - on one occasion I did meet up with a friend to travel it was a nightmare mainly because she had just spilt up with her boyfriend and needless to say the baggage was with her. | |
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Posted: 3/28/2006 5:49:19 AM | Well this will be a first time solo trip for me. But with Vegas being a place with so much to see and do, I am confident this will be a fun trip from beginning to end.
Taking in some shows, checking out the various restaurants, gambling a bit in various hotel/casinos, and barhopping up The Strip I am bound to meet some people being out going and social.
A couple of co-workers said that lots of people go to Vegas solo to enjoy thier trip on thier own agenda and like someone said not having to put up with someone not wanting to do this or that.
Thanks guys makes me really look forward to expereincing a first time solo trip. And as the saying goes...What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 12:38:02 PM | | I admire all of you who travel solo. I spent 2 days and a night in London, England by myself while waiting for my travel companion to join me from another country. It felt great knowing I had the courage, as a single female, to be alone in another country. However I was a bit afraid to go out at night and I spent the night in my hostel watching all of the other tourists on the street enjoying the night life. I have been on two trips to Europe and the UK with friends and the trips put a damper on both friendships...travelling with a friend will make or break the friendship. So now I ponder the idea of travelling alone as many have done before me and search for the courage to do so. | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 2:20:52 PM | | Traveling solo is not the best but it could be very interesting .I've traveled alone many times and it has proven to be full of surprises... | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 3:48:03 PM | | The best part about travelling solo that it's easier to blend into the fabric and live closer to local experience (assuming you can speak the part). | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 5:13:27 PM | | I have noticed that many people have vacationed in Europe solo alot. | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 5:36:14 PM | | I've travelled to lots of places in the US by myself (New York, Washington DC, etc.), and I'm going to London and Paris by myself in September. I friggin love solo travelling because nobody is holding you back and slowing you down, you can do what you want when you want and you get plenty of peace and quiet time to yourself. It's not for everyone, but if you have a loner streak you'll love it. | |
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Posted: 3/29/2006 6:06:09 PM | | I am so looking forward to this Vegas trip then. | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 3:09:46 AM |
And as the saying goes...What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas
if you get an STD it won't stay in Vegas | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 7:01:03 AM | | ^^LOL None of that will be happening I am quite sure...I highly doubt many people have luck getting laid in Vegas unless they pay for the escorts...too much of a typical thing I would think. | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 7:41:28 AM | Go to the Mandalay Bay. There's a lobby bar that has no cover. When I was there last month it was pretty happening. I did hear a lot of hookers hang out there though, so be careful who you accept drinks from.  | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 7:45:38 AM | Oh I remember being in the Golden Nugget back in january, 3 of them sitting at the slot machines near the door, so they could get customers easier and look like they were playing the slots.
Not sure if women buy men drinks these days, and in Vegas? I can't see it. Will hit some bars each night for sure. Will get a 3 day unlimited pass for the monorail and barhop with that til it closes and then cab it back to my hotel...if I can make it back hahaha | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 8:07:20 AM | | Yeah, I had to cab it back by myself one night. As long as you remember where your room is!!! LOL, those hotels are so big, it's too easy to get lost when you are inebriated. | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 8:10:13 AM | | By the way, I think Vegas would be one of the best places for vacationing solo. | |
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Posted: 3/30/2006 8:14:36 AM | Oh I experienced trying to get out of New York New York after partying at Coyote Ugly one night, back in january...not a good experience...took me about 45 minutes to find the front to get a cab..
I was thinking the same that Vegas would be the best place to go vacationing solo...for sure lots of people will be social I am sure... | |
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