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SO FRICKING MUCH THIS.

Norwegian Cruise lines is focusing on solo travel now.

This!!!!

YESSSS

There is, it's called Spirit Airlines haha

This doesn't look like it should be all that controversial or unpopular, especially with all the reports of hosts charging ridiculous cleaning fees.

get the best you can afford

Try Airbnb in Poland or Czech. Been to a lot of them there, all sparkly clean, nice hosts, fruit or candy at arrival, cleaning fee a few euros.

THIS!!!

I'm becoming really fed up that all Airbnb locations and hosts are assumed to be the same. Here in the UK I work hard to ensure comfort, cleanliness and an outstanding stay. There are no additional charges. WYSIWYG.

Even Disney? /jk

If you’re single, it might be worth it it was for me!

Surely this should be a logical reason for NOT going on holiday.

When we go on vacation the hubby will sleep 14 hours a day (split into overnight and naps). People always give him flack for wasting his vacation days but it makes him happy!

....and not every day of vacation has to have a to-the-minute itinerary

I don't know how many times we've had to tell our mom this same thing. "We know you have to work and we came to visit you and relax, no need for special plans."

My favourite part of my last vacation was spending the whole afternoon just napping in the room. It was much more relaxing than napping at home.

Exactly. I don't want to feel like I need to go back to work so I can get some rest.

As a local Californian… can confirm!!!!! I have so many visitors that have that as their #1. It was great when I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s but it’s horrible now. The only time I’ve gone in the last 25 years was right after Covid when it was open to 30% capacity. That was glorious, but still stupid expensive

If you don’t have kids, go off season—-actually shoulder season, if you like the beach, in September the kids are still in school so the families aren’t crowding everything, but the weather is still nice—-or any other time during the school year when there aren’t any holidays. Without kids you’re way more flexible, time-wise.

What a shame that has been your experience. Disney is wonderful! Have been 5 times to Disneyland/world with my kids, no special planner required, just booked stuff myself. My kids and I remember the experience with pleasure, and we will go back with the grandkids when they are old enough :)

Disney can be a vacation. I've been there for a great one. You don't HAVE TO have a special planner, get all the good reservations, walk miles, or take children who don't remember the trip.

Never take young children to Disney or any place you want them to remember. Wait and save up for when they are older and can enjoy the trip. My parents traveled with my elder siblings a lot. When I wanted to go do something my siblings always said "no, we already went there." My response was, "When? Was I two or four at the time?" Luckily my parents took me to Disney when I was old enough to hold memories but my siblings thought it was for kids... They didn't go. I have really good memories just being with mom n dad.

Can confirm!

My wife and I have a system that works well. Going to and from the destination I drive and she navigates, and if either one of us wants to stop we stop, and we don't stress about getting to any particular place at any particular time. After we arrive, part of the time I go and do things with her even when I'd rather just chill, and the rest of the time she either chills with me or happily goes and does things on her own.

Agreed. It accelerates things, testing a bunch of previously unexplored dynamics. Don’t feel bad if you break up at the end of it: the issues you hit were likely going to crop up at some point anyway. Better sooner rather than later.

This is so true, especially if you live somewhere with lots of natural beauty. Many people think you have to get in a plane to have a holiday, then spend the rest of the year complaining about global warming without seeing any connection.

Amen. Especially in large, particularly diverse countries.

My parents came to Hawaii twice while I was stationed there. Had a great time. Years later they took a trip to Bermuda. Complained the entire time. They took our daughter with them. She was 10 & managed the "foreign" environment for them. It's not like Hawaii.

A significant number of Canadians have visited various countries but not multiple provinces. The largest contributing factor is that some overseas flights or trips are cheaper than flying domestically.

Yesss. Even in my small country, there’s a lot to see.

That is very true, and some of those activities are great to watch but to actually participate in. Especially the older you get.

True, but.... If you get a chance, just jump right in. Living life outside your comfort zone is awesome. I HATE water. When I tried snorkelling I put my mask on, fine. Put my snorkel in my mouth, fine. Breathed through the snorkel, fine. Put my face one inch into the water while breathing into the snorkel, massive body panic. My brain thought I was drowning. But after a while I learned to control it. Snorkelling is AWESOME. Sitting on the beach is great, but doing nothing can sometimes be less good than doing something awesome.

I have parachuted, would do it again. However I can have just as much fun cheering others on with their adventures. I don't need to join in to be happy. Y'all do you while I watch and laugh.

Many years ago me, my husband and SIL flew down to FL to visit their parents for a week. There was not one days rest. My FIL took us to every place he thought we should experience. I mean, his heart was in the right place and all but, I couldn't wait to get home to take a vacation from my vacation. I now live here, lol, but it's in my time.

Well if I put my planning in and turns out the hotel is s**t despite glowing online reviews, I damn well will complain. I wrote a bad review for one among all the amazing after walked into a gorgeous lobby and the room was a place I would never let a stray dog sleep. Pubes all in the bed, dirty underwear, s**t splattered on the wall and toilet and a dog s**t foot print on the bottom of a pillow. My review got one view because google takes payouts

4 stars hotel in Turkey had mold in the bathroom, holes in the mattress, c**k with hens under our window. Also, when I wrote honest review, they were speaking to my husband to make me (like his dog) to remove it or they won't let us leave. Yeah, thanks.

Yeah can confirm- I had it once that someone I travelled with complained about literally every food we ate. And the service. ECT ... it ruined everything

Some folks just won't research or open their minds enough to enjoy the travel. What's worse they won't learn how to deal with customer service issues. Some counties they prefer customers who demand better service or are strong but not demeaning. Other places prefer praise mixed with humble requests. Its not easy being the foreigner. Being flexible and knowing what the local cultural habits are.

You would certainly need to be prepared for those issues. You can look up anything on the internet so there's no reason to be ignorant of the challenges you may face.

I make a point to eat local when I travel. But if I’ve been eating local for a while, I might indulge in a little taste of home one of my vacation days. Depends on what kind of mood my tastebuds are in that day. But I won’t do it every damn day. Why go on vacation if all you want is for everything to be just like home? If that’s what you want, save your money and take staycations instead.

Not american here.. Gotta say I’m having some issues with this one.. When I’m travelling 2-3 weeks, I get 2-3 meals a day of intersting - and by far most often - really deliscious ‘new’ food. But every now and then a good old hamburger and fries just hits the spot - no matter if I’m home or out. If you meet me at a burgerjoint, please don’t assume I only eat there all the time. Would think that goes for most people, no matter what their passport says..