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re: Recently divorced. Need a solo trip for myself for the end of october. Where you go?
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:46 am to lsufanintexas
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:46 am to lsufanintexas
Sorry to hear that. With 7 days, from Seattle? End of October?
Would want to maximize time onsite and minimize airtime with that amount of time. I think Europe would be too "whirlwind" unless you want to consider something like Iceland. We just got back from a trip there in early September. Wow. Great place. Several reviews and links here on that.
How about going to Banff, Lake Louise? Or drive a little further up to Emerald Lake Lodge! We've been up there a few times and it's beautiful. Plenty of me time if you wanted it. You'd fly into Calgary, rent a car and drive up.
Hawaii? Go to Kaui and stay on Poipu Beach. Or you could split your time between Poipu and Princeville.
Estes Park Colorado? We stayed in the Pine Haven Resort. Right at the entrance to the national park. Maybe less than 2 hours from Denver's airport.
Hop the ferry over to Vancouver Island and don't fly? Be an easy trip over for you. We've been twice. Stayed at Sooke Harbour House. Plenty of solitude, hiking, great seafood. Maybe some fishing. Victoria's really neat too. Never driven up the island but that's a bucket list item one day maybe.
Good luck!
Would want to maximize time onsite and minimize airtime with that amount of time. I think Europe would be too "whirlwind" unless you want to consider something like Iceland. We just got back from a trip there in early September. Wow. Great place. Several reviews and links here on that.
How about going to Banff, Lake Louise? Or drive a little further up to Emerald Lake Lodge! We've been up there a few times and it's beautiful. Plenty of me time if you wanted it. You'd fly into Calgary, rent a car and drive up.
Hawaii? Go to Kaui and stay on Poipu Beach. Or you could split your time between Poipu and Princeville.
Estes Park Colorado? We stayed in the Pine Haven Resort. Right at the entrance to the national park. Maybe less than 2 hours from Denver's airport.
Hop the ferry over to Vancouver Island and don't fly? Be an easy trip over for you. We've been twice. Stayed at Sooke Harbour House. Plenty of solitude, hiking, great seafood. Maybe some fishing. Victoria's really neat too. Never driven up the island but that's a bucket list item one day maybe.
Good luck!
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 7:25 am
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Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:50 am to lsufanintexas
I know everyone is quoting destinations where English is going to be spotty or non existent, but I would not do that. You'll go on a trip to recharge, but then be isolated from everyone except people at the hotel/servers. A lot of the Asian cultures aren't into talking to strangers, either.
The exact opposite of that is the Irish. You'll be minding your business in a pub enjoying the peaty fire and a pint, and next thing you know people are ringing their cousins to come and meet the American that came to Ireland alone, etc. It will for sure not be tourist season in October. The weather will be overcast and rainy, but it's still enjoyable and you're used to it.
Istanbul and Israel are both doable, although the Israelis can be a tough nut to crack socially. The highs in Tel Aviv should still be in the mid 80s, and it's a good beach culture. There are cave activities you can kayak through a short distance from Tel Aviv, if you're into stuff like that.
The exact opposite of that is the Irish. You'll be minding your business in a pub enjoying the peaty fire and a pint, and next thing you know people are ringing their cousins to come and meet the American that came to Ireland alone, etc. It will for sure not be tourist season in October. The weather will be overcast and rainy, but it's still enjoyable and you're used to it.
Istanbul and Israel are both doable, although the Israelis can be a tough nut to crack socially. The highs in Tel Aviv should still be in the mid 80s, and it's a good beach culture. There are cave activities you can kayak through a short distance from Tel Aviv, if you're into stuff like that.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 10:46 am to lsufanintexas
quote:To me, it's all about weather and time zones. Seattle offers a nonstop flight to Tahiti - it's only 2 time zones away (less change than Hawaii). I'd give that a shot.
Have about 20k to spend but if I don’t have to I won’t. Flying out of seattle and have 7 days Need somewhere to reset. Hell it could be as simple as a spa resort. Any recs?
Posted on 10/19/25 at 11:04 am to lsufanintexas
I made a trip for this same reason a few years ago. I went to Peru and trekked Machu Picchu. Highly recommend.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 11:44 am to lsufanintexas
How carnal do you want to get?
Posted on 10/19/25 at 4:16 pm to jmarto1
Go down to Sydney for a week. It will be spring, heading into summer. Stay on a beach. Either manly or coogee beach.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 5:31 pm to lsufanintexas
I'd fly to Kauai, hike in Waimea Canyon, hike the Kalalau Trail, and then stay in a beach resort in Poipu.
As has already been mentioned, Peru is a great idea. Machu Picchu lives up to the hype.
It's been about 18 months since my trip to the Galapagos, and that was one of the best trips of my life.
Seattle has direct flights to Tahiti, and that's one place I've never been that I would strongly consider.
But I think you should also consider Costa Rica. That's an ideal place to combine beach relaxation with adventure.
As has already been mentioned, Peru is a great idea. Machu Picchu lives up to the hype.
It's been about 18 months since my trip to the Galapagos, and that was one of the best trips of my life.
Seattle has direct flights to Tahiti, and that's one place I've never been that I would strongly consider.
But I think you should also consider Costa Rica. That's an ideal place to combine beach relaxation with adventure.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 5:44 pm to Big Scrub TX
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Seattle offers a nonstop flight to Tahiti - it's only 2 time zones away (less change than Hawaii). I'd give that a shot.
That's a 12 hour flight. It takes me 12:55 to get to Tokyo from Houston (11:30 on the return). That's insane.
Time zones aren't an issue for more than a day if you prepare. It seems ludicrous to fly 12 hours to Tahiti for a generic beach experience when he could just fly to Costa Rica or Roatan in the Central time zone. And it's not a 12 hour flight. Tropics? check. Brown people? check. Beaches everywhere? Check. There will be drunk Canadians from Alberta in Central America, but you might like them, OP.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 5:55 pm to travelgamer
I just got back from 4 corners area in Arizona and New Mexico. I love it out there. Colorado is the prettiest, though.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 6:18 pm to LemmyLives
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It seems ludicrous to fly 12 hours to Tahiti for a generic beach experience
Why do you think that people fly to French Polynesia? I've never heard it described as a generic beach experience.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 6:59 pm to GOP_Tiger
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've never heard it described as a generic beach experience.
Because other people fly there, and it proves you're rich. It's not 30A, and not Disney, so that's positive.
But you can stay in hundreds of places in Central America and wave down fishermen to bring you lobster caught 20m ago, and have a chef come cook for you days a week, while you wake up over blue waters, and just relax, somewhere that is not 12 hours away.
This is the top review on Yelp of French Polynesia:
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Beautiful public beach with a very large boukarou allowing you to put yourself in the shade. The beach with clear water stretches as far as the eye can see. No fish underwater just a place to admire for its beauty. Taps are present to rinse the feet, note that it is better to have water shoes because dead corals are sharp.
Wow. Wow. Mind blown, that was over a 4.5 rating.
Here is another 4.8:
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This is one of the most scenic beaches I have visited/seen, and I had seen quite a few by now :) it's one of those beaches that is better for visual "enjoyment" than physical - there are no restrooms here, limited shade/mostly in the area of the food trucks which means busier area with noise, especially on the weekend.
There are 2 food trucks cash only, solid food portions but slower service - no beer unfortunately. Another restaurant in the area was closed during our 5 days so can't speak to that but I read somewhere that they sell beer - trust me in that heat and open air you will want it big times :)
Water is extremely shallow, but there are some areas where you can actually be fully covered, which is closer to the north/northwest in wide open beach without any shade unfortunately.
All in all, it's stunning but I was quite disappointed as it's not possibly to fully enjoy it as a traditional beach - nor it's really for snorkeling either, though some coral is visible here and there even when you walk.
Walking through the water/sunsets - this is where this beach "shines"! :) there are some local dogs but they are super friendly and just want to sit next to you and chill, or ask you to share your food :D
I'm not bitching if someone wants to visit or loved it. Juice equal squeeze for someone going by himself, for a 12 hour flight? It's up to OP to decide. I'd rather hit Barcelona or (Ireland, Israel, Istanbul) somewhere you could be more social than surrounded by couples that doesn't require a ridiculous flight for a payoff that is ... a beach.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 7:52 pm to lsufanintexas
I went through something similar 10 years ago brother and I flew to Scandinavia and saw the northern lights. Drove a week around Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
ETA: it was mid October
ETA: it was mid October
This post was edited on 10/19/25 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 10/19/25 at 8:21 pm to Finnish
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d I flew to Scandinavia and saw the northern lights.
My mom just got back from that, but it seemed to be largely retirees. OP is likely to get a lot of "helpful" advice from couples that won't be helpful. I'm trying to steer him to places that will demonstrate that there is more life to live, as that was far more helpful to me after divorce.
OP, within five days of finalization, I booked trips to Iron Maiden in Barcelona and to Liverpool (different trips). Best thing I've ever done, because it scratched my itch, and surrounded me with people that I had something in common with, for many reasons. Not a travel concern, but you need to talk to people. Isolation is no bueno.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 8:32 pm to travelgamer
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If you really want to spend money go Bora Bora, never been, it is my white whale of trips.
Doesn’t seem like it would be a great solo destination.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:21 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Doesn’t seem like it would be a great solo destination.
Why not, scuba snorkel lay on the beach, roll into the was out of bed, no travels plans. What about that isn't relaxing and getting out of your head?
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:45 pm to travelgamer
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What about that isn't relaxing and getting out of your head?
I don’t know. It just seems like a completely isolated spot where, I’m guessing, 99% of the other people traveling there are traveling as couples, could be a bit depressing to a guy in his shoes.
I would think it would for me, at least.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:55 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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, could be a bit depressing to a guy in his shoes.
Isolation, among divorcee men, or men out of the military, is killer. There's a reason I've mentioned that repeatedly. If he'd posted it somewhere other than travel, I'd go deeper.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 9:59 pm to LemmyLives
As a solo traveler, divorced, ex military, and Army brat I think everyone has their own prospective on what makes them happy.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 10:07 pm to travelgamer
I also suggested Iceland, Turks, and Hiking, it was just one suggestion, he has to make the decision.
Posted on 10/19/25 at 10:19 pm to travelgamer
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As a solo traveler, divorced, ex military, and Army brat I think everyone has their own prospective on what makes them happy.
No shite. Replicate all of that except Navy brat and ex-Army, and we're the same. Which is precisely why I caveated my statements. But as a probably more recent divorcee than you, I'm trying to make sure a brother takes care of himself in the way he might need. Maybe he wants to listen to a country song, or he loves Latin bangers. We don't have enough info, but it doesn't matter. He's hurting, and we don't know what type of help he needs.
He has options, and should consider them all. I doubt he's going to take any of our advice without doing some sort of research, which he shouldn't. It's fine, once he decides what he wants. $20k is a shite ton of cash to go anywhere for a month.
No offense meant, but I know where it can lead. The deeper Q is not travel board appropriate, but our number one job is to try to look after each other, not look for Jet2holiday destinations.
You and I have probably sat in the same lounge in NRT or FRA. Cheers.
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