| We have put together some tips for you to follow if | | | | sit their miserable, have a smile on your face and |
| you are thinking of going on a singles holiday. Many | | | | people will approach you. |
| people fear going on holiday on their own, but if you | | | | 5/ Always ask at the hotel or resort about any areas |
| follow our simple tips then you can enjoy the holiday | | | | they advise not to visit alone. You certainly don't |
| just as mush as if you were going with others. | | | | want to be walking around "dangerous" places at |
| Useful tips & advice to survive and enjoy singles | | | | night all on your own. |
| holidays; | | | | 6/ To stop yourself from getting bored when out & |
| 1/ If you are going with an organised group, check | | | | about, take a good book. You can read it at a |
| out the size of the group & age range of group. You | | | | restaurant, or when you are out for a quite drink, |
| may feel intimidated by a large group or feel | | | | this will help you fit in and not look like you are |
| uncomfortable with an older group for example. Find | | | | uncomfortable with being on your own. |
| out so you know in advance. | | | | 7/ If you have a mobile phone, take it with you on |
| 2/ Always research the holiday destination. Find out | | | | holiday and arrange so you can make calls from |
| where the best beaches are, if there are any singles | | | | abroad. For people on holiday alone this can act as an |
| nights at the local hotels or bars, whether there are | | | | important safety net. Always write down your hotel |
| tour guides to show you around the resort etc. | | | | telelphone number along with other useful numbers |
| 3/ If you want to make friends, look out for others | | | | like local taxis , local police , local doctors etc. |
| who are on their own and ask them politely if they | | | | The above list is not exhaustive and it will depend on |
| wouldn't mind if you joined them. | | | | what sort of person you are as to what tips you |
| 4/ Choose where to eat out carefully. You don't | | | | think are worthwhile. Many companies now cater |
| want to eat in cosy dimly-lit romantic restaurants, | | | | solely for single travellers and there are even some |
| look out for quite busy places where other people | | | | who deal exclusively with women only singles |
| are dining alone so you don't feel out of place. Don't | | | | holidays. |