Anyone ever took a vacation and traveled by themselves?

I had to go to a wedding in Ireland and had an unexpected few days open up beforehand.

I flew to London and nerded out on historical things. It was awesome.

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Seems like it would be relaxing to stay in a hotel by yourself and eat and visit wherever you want to and not really have a schedule to try to live by and appease either the S/O or a group of friends.

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It is very nice.

I've only done a few "vacations" by myself, but that just consisted of camping on the beach or on sandbars on rivers, etc.

I did used to at times attend week long training classes all around the country. They were low key and I would be done with class by 3:30 or 4 each day and would explore the hell out of whatever city I was in. I would usually fly in a day early or out a day later.
Seattle
Las Vegas
Denver
Los Angeles(stayed right on the border of Hollywood)
Those were the best ones

The kids are getting older so I'm ready to go off on a trip by myself soon. My wife isn't a big outdoor person, so I'm dying to get over to east Tennessee or around Asheville alone and go nuts.

I can't remember the last time I took a vacation with someone lol. I moved around alot in my career so I got used to being new places and not knowing anyone. When I have to go somewhere for a conference or training I just add extra days to the trip and go explore. Never had any issues. Currently looking at Hawaii for sometime this winter. Might end up doing Vegas for New Years if we have a college football season. Watching New Years Bowl Games in sports books are pretty fun (even though I don't bet on the games).

I have done this a few times as well, usually by adding a few days to a conference. It really depends on what you like/when you are planning on going/what will be open.

I have gone solo to Chicago, London, New York, and Philly; it is great to just do whatever interests you, and go at your own pace.

Yup all the time, sometimes it is really nice because you do things at your pace and see what you want to see

Been to a few LSU baseball and football games by myself. Couple weekends to Dallas or Houston. Nothing really to speak of. I get the appeal but I really like having someone with me to bullshite with and share the experience.

I do all the time (since I'm single). I follow my own schedule and it's great.

Spent 24 days last November in Australia, Went to all LSU postseason games for over 25 years, took a 21 day drive out west 2 years ago, a week in Sint Maarten 3 years ago, a month in Maine 4 years ago.

Traveling is the best part about being single, retired, and financially secure. And yes, I do worry some about safety being alone on the trips, but i make sure I'm aware of my surroundings at all times.

I backpacked in Europe for 3 weeks solo, so yes. It was nice, but I did get pretty lonely a few times. Probably wouldn't be an issue for a weekend though unless you're super social. I'm very introverted and generally prefer to be by myself.