I'm starting my new job in 3 weeks. Realizing this is the end of my post-graduation/poker freedom, I'm considering booking a last second trip to Cancun next week for some r and r. The only problem is that all of my friends have jobs and such. Is it weird to go to a nice resort alone? Has anyone ever done it? I guess my biggest concern is doing everything for one: meals, activities, etc. Maybe it isnt as weird as Im making it out to be in my head, but Im very much a creature of habit and going to another country is very outside the norm for me.

i bet they got hookers there.

How outgoing are you? If you're pretty extroverted, seems like it would be really fun to go and meet people and not be tied down by friends or family. If you're more shy, it sounds like it could be a depressing nightmare.

what he said...

i met many solo travelers when i was traveling with my roommate. they were all outgoing and had a good time.

OP, I think you're better off traveling in a popular backpacking location (W. Europe, south America, Asia, etc) instead of going to a resort. You'll have an easier time meeting people and will be busier doing more activities ( generally).

Typically introverted but not a total shut in. While i hate bars/clubs and usually prefer alone time, Ive never had any issues with something like approaching random girls on the street. So I wouldnt even know how to rate my introversion. Some days its a 10, others its a 3 but i can push myself when im motivated.

My main purpose for wanting to go away is to spend my last week of freedom relaxing on the beach instead of grinding netflix and reading books in 35 degree weather. Its not like my main goal for going is to go clubbing every night or anything like that. I just want to relax in nice weather for a few days before i dont get the chance again for a long time. I just wanted to know if going alone is as bad as Forgetting Sarah Marshall made it out to be lol.

Not something id be looking to do on a weeks notice. I think id definitely fit in better at a resort where i can go sit at the pool everyday and go eat whenever i want (i eat a ton so this is actually very important to me. Its why i wanna go somewhere all inclusive) than backpacking. Plus i wanna use the gym everyday and go scuba diving while im there. I doubt i could do either backpacking.

yeah banging Mila Kunis is ****ing dreadful

I took a vacation to Hawaii by myself when I was in the Army. I'd say about about middle of the field in terms of extroversion/introversion - I can entertain myself without issues and talk to others fairly easily. I'd say I lean a touch more introverted, but it's slight. Since the purpose of my trip also was decompressing/relaxation, I was fine on my own. I hung out on the beach, took a couple of excursions and met some people, went to Pearl Harbor, the usual stuff. I would have enjoyed having someone with me but I also enjoyed being by myself. If you can entertain yourself and basically just need a relaxation vacation I don't see anything to be worried about.

This is very good to know. You sound kind of similar to me, so im glad you were able to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Do you have any tips for vacationing alone that you think might benefit someone like me to know?

Not only is it not weird, it's completely standard to the point that some resorts specifically cater to single adults.

Google up something like: all inclusive resort cancun solo

and you'll see what I mean.

What you want to watch out for is the dreaded "single supplement" which is an additional fee that is sometimes charged by resorts/hotels to solo travelers because they price their packages based on double occupancy.

There are also websites out there that pair solo travelers with other solo travelers if you really want to have someone else with you.

My experience has typically been that pretty much everyone is a couple at the nicer resorts which makes meeting people as a single dude a bit harder. If you can get past being a third wheel the way these things are structured it is pretty easy to meet people.

Don't be self-conscious about being alone?

Otherwise honestly I found it was just like traveling with someone else except I didn't have anyone to bitch to or otherwise chat with once I got back to my room from the excursions or the luau or whatever. Be friendly in general so someone will be willing to snap your picture when you want, and if you want to be alone just have our iPod/iPad and some headphones.

Honestly if you can amuse yourself then just do your thing and don't worry what anyone else is thinking. Not once did anyone look at me with pity and ask when I was alone. It just feels weird because you feel like you'd normally be with someone, but in reality no one is really paying that much attention, so do whatever you need to do to relax and don't be afraid to do whatever just because you are by yourself. I took a number of little trips where I knew no one prior to the excursion.

If yyou're just looking for a little sun and some r & r I don't think that going solo will be bad at all. Just go with an open mind, try to wake up on the more extroverted side of the bed in the morning, and take advantage of the copious food and drinks that will be available and you should have a good time... And even if you realize that you hate traveling by yourself, you'll have learned something for the future.

Do you have a particular resort in mind? Some resorts tend to cater towards young singles or groups of friends while others cater to families and still others cater more towards honeymooners... So I'd do a bit of research to try to make sure that your place has the types of activities and clientele that your looking for. Read some reviews and look at the way the resort markets itself to make sure that it has the vibe you're looking for.

Once again, inserting the army when it has absolutely no relevance to the rest of the post. Are you even aware of it while you're doing this?

I spent 2 weeks in Costa Rica solo and it was great, and I'm a fairly strong introvert. Only times I felt awkward was eating alone at restaurants.

I wasn't this time, but thanks for making me aware.

Are you aware that your post had absolutely no bearing whatsoever on this entire thread and that you basically just decided to be a troll?

I have done solo trips alone but mainly Vegas. I have thought of Cancun or the Caribbean also by myself. Yes majority are couples bot lots of single gals travel in pairs also. If you adventurous and get out you may meet people in the daytime.

Hope you go and report back how the trip was. Also single supplements should be minimal as you are booking lat minute and should get a deal.

Yeah, I though Jason Segal had a great solo trip to Hawaii.

Cruise or clubmed.

mkind, you should definitely go and be sure to post a trip report in this tread when you get back.

I spent 5 days all alone in the Dominican Republic and had a blast. I hired the concierge to take show me around at night/ taxi me and chilled ocean front by myself all day. Too bad you need the beach because I just got back from 10 days at Whistler (solo again) and the apres ski environment is a great place to meet fellow travelers

cruise imo, find yourself a clic
Besides mad girls dying to get laid when away

Swingers

OP,

What Henry said. Don't go to a fancy resort. Go to some mid-level nice hotel/resort in Cabo, everything will work out fine.