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    is it safe? i kind of want to just go somewhere for a weekend, by myself, and do fun stuff. like go to new york city or somewhere, get a hotel room, and go to a spa, see a show, go shopping and sightsee. is that stupid to go alone? part of me feels like it really wouldnt be safe.. but i like to do things alone. i kind of dont want to look like a loser doing something like seeing a show alone haha.. or what if i got lost or something!

    it'd be nice to just get away though and yeah fun with my friends but almost more relaxing without them.

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    I do it all the time. Don't be stupid and go off with random strangers, the usual, just be safe and enjoy your R&R. People aren't going to care if you're alone or not, especially in New York, so the hell with what anybody thinks. The only drawback is that people are more likely to chat up a solitary female, so you can either enjoy the new and interesting conversation or bury your nose in a book. Or wear headphones.

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    Yes.

    BTW Vegas is a great spot to vacation alone.. pure hedonism, no schedules, for a few days - awesome.

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    I've done it. I was dumb once and left the resort with some strange guy in the Dominican Republic and was sexually assaulted. I'm OK but I don't recommend doing anything like that!

    But vacationing alone can be lots of fun. You can always meet people where ever it is that you go. I'm tempted to treat myself to another resort trip. But I won't leave the resort with some strange dude.

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    I won't even eat at a restaurant or go to the movies alone!

    Have fun and be safe.


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    umm yeah! just be smart and don't talk to urself too much jk.

    i once went to Mexico by myself for two n a half months. i had a big dog with me tho so i kno that helps. all the guide books strictly advised against it. but i had a BLAST. really it was awesome. i had such a great time and met so many fabulous people that took me under their wings to show me their country.

    i actually usually prefer to go it alone and traveled all over the U.S sola as well. i love being a free agent. you never have to check with anyone to make a decision n you get to flex your bravery all over the place. yee-haw.

    do it. have fun n be smart n safe. you will have a blast!

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    i'm going on my first solo vacation this month, & i'm kinda nervous!
    i'm going to portland. there's lots of stuff i want to see & do & i know one person who moved up there.

    one of my friends traveled up there with his brother & he said he made a lot of friends at the hostel & in bars.

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    You are going to have a ball!! New York is very easy to navigate because it's all one grid. Get an MTA map of Manhattan and you'll be good to go. I've traveled around the country to six cities alone and loved every minute! I've met great people I still talk to long distance. I got the balls to go to Central America alone this spring and had a life changing trip. Plan carefully and thoroughly and try to make friends with women and couples over dudes. Oh and don't drink too much when you're on your own. Better safe than sorry.
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    I went to another country alone (UK)! You can totally do it. I love vacaing alone. SO relaxing. I don't go out much at night (that's just me, I'm not a drinker or clubber much.), but I think you'd be pretty safe in NYC as long as you keep alert and don't act like a big stupid tourist. Which I'm sure you won't. Also-only take the yellow cabs! I have heard too many stories about unauthorized cabs.

    And come see us NJ/NY people!

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    all time time. I went to Burma, India and Dubai, and all over Europe by myeslf. I like to travel. I can't wait until someone wants to go with me (and afford to.) Nobody thinks you're a loser. They think it's so cool that you are so independent!

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    Naw, not really my style. But I do love traveling.
    I could see myself goin w/ just my kiddos though.

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    All the time. Whenever I travel interstate or overseas on work I usually extend my stay to see the place.

    Visit the sunny Gold Coast... the holiday capital of Australia.

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    i wanna go on a vacation dammit!




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    I've done it a lot. A weekend would be a good way to start. A week+ and the homesickness / being by yourself might kick in .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimist View Post
    You are going to have a ball!! New York is very easy to navigate because it's all one grid. Get an MTA map of Manhattan and you'll be good to go. I've traveled around the country to six cities alone and loved every minute! I've met great people I still talk to long distance. I got the balls to go to Central America alone this spring and had a life changing trip. Plan carefully and thoroughly and try to make friends with women and couples over dudes. Oh and don't drink too much when you're on your own. Better safe than sorry.
    you guys have me excited now especially you! lol i dunno why but your post really stood out to me.

    so.. i might go ahead and try and make plans. and it would be super nice to meet some ny/nj people RL! yay yay!

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    ^^if you go to NY you have to see Legally Blonde on Broadway!! I want go just for that! (and the NY Giants ).

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    Yep, I usually travel alone, including across the US and Europe. I took the normal precautions and had a blast.

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    I spent a year travelling Europe alone. Be smart, alert, and take the usual precautions. I had a blast, met interesting people, and learned a lot about myself.

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    I've never done it but I totally would, I've got no problem eating or going to a show alone. Sometimes it's best to do things by yourself as you get to do excatly what you want without having to take other peoples opinions in account. Hope you have a blast hon.



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    I've done it before. Years ago, before I even had a cell phone, I went to the beach by myself. It was great! Did what I wanted to when I wanted to, no one bothered me at all. I think everyone should vacation alone at least once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeska View Post
    I won't even eat at a restaurant or go to the movies alone!

    Have fun and be safe.

    ditto! it sucks!

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    Yep, I've travelled across the world solo. I'm like Emily, I'm not going to put off a trip to wait for someone else.

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    I would totally go alone and do all that stuff, I think it would be fun. Just make sure your cell is always available and charged.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kabukicho View Post
    Yep, I've travelled across the world solo. I'm like Emily, I'm not going to put off a trip to wait for someone else.
    I hear that!

    I'm glad to inspire you, britt244! It's just like Em said, people admire your bravery and men really seem to love it!
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    Yes I’ve done it. And yes I find it nice. NYC might be a little daunting for your first solo trip, especially if you’ve never been before. I can’t tell from your post if you have or not.

    If you are really concerned about safety stick to things like cruises, resorts and guided tours.

    Here is a thought. What about a cruise that visits NYC. That way you could do the spa thing on the ship, sightsee in NYC with a cruise excursion and still be safe and sound with plenty of staff and security around.

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