what time of year do you want to go?

I am quite felixible but would rather not go during school holidays. I was thinking of maybe going the first week in July.

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Sam
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Permera Cyprus, or one of the quieter Greek resorts would probably suite you

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Menorca would be a nice place to go. Not your typical "Brits Abroad" destination at all with a very Spanish feel to it. Weather during July should be pretty good too. Lots of places to explore. Good beaches.

I for one would feel really safe on my own holidaying there.

How about Palma Mallorca...a city based break but access to beautiful beaches and countryside if you need it.

I too think Palma would be a good place to visit. Just a word of caution though about school holidays, a lot of mainland european countries start their school holidays in June, I live in Germany and different states start at different times so wherever you go you will probably find children, though I would think not so many in the cities more at the beach resorts.

How about a smaller resort in Turkey? I went to Kalkan last year and it's beautiful.

Thanks for all of these suggestions. I have seen a few cheap deals to Turkey but was a bit nervous about travelling there alone, do you think it is ok?
Also another requirement is that BA have to fly to the destination, I have flown alone several times and have found that BA offer the best service for lone travellers. Thomson the worst if anyone wants to know.

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Sam
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There were quite a few single travellers that we met whilst we were there. One of the singles holiday companies, TravelOne also go there. I might avoid the larger towns in Turkey but please don't think that all the men are predators because they are not. I've been to Turkey with a singles holiday firm (Friendship travel) and that was great (to Olu Deniz/Ovacik) but understand you prefer to do it on your own.

So far as flights go, there are always solo travellers wherever you go - what do you mean by being better or worse for travelling alone?

I've flown loads of times on my own and never minded either way.

why do you want to travel alone? Is there a particular reason? Might help me give some suggestions knowing your reasons.

SandC, i just find that the scheduled airlines look after you better, with Thomson, I have been stuck in the middle of a family and being refused a seat next to someone I had got chatting to on holiday despite the plane only being about 75% full.

MrParsons, I just like being able to please myself with what I choose to do (excursions/exploring the towns/ restaurants/sunbathing) I like to meet people while I am away but don't like to be stuck with people. Also although I am not ageist, I am looking for a resort with a variety of ages, not all 18 year olds and not all 80 year olds.

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Sam
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Ah right, you've had some dodgy experiences then. I tend to travel outside of school holidays and although there are some kids around it tends to be couples or other people travelling on their own. Another thing when checking in is I usually ask for an aisle seat, though much of my travelling has been using budget airlines where you just sit wherever you want when you board.

One idea you might like to try is Friendship Travel. I have had a couple of holidays with them and far from being stuck in a group it's very much a do completely as you please thing, then meet up for dinner (if you choose). I found that's what I don't like about travelling totally on my own is that a meal should be a major part of holidaying, but when I've been on my own I don't relax and enjoy it so much - it's like get the eating out of the way kind of thing. When I've been there has been a great mix - no structured 'tours' involved and if you want to be alone that is fine, but if you don't, there's always someone doing something or other that you might want to join in with.

My first travel alone I went to the Dominican Republic. I had a great time, even though Iwas only 24. I met people straight away (okay so my tactic was to go up to the bar and talk to the first person I met - turned out to be someone in a party of 12 for a wedding and I was invited to join them). Caribbean can be great for singles as a lot of hotels/complexes are all inclusives so you feel safe and looked after, and are bound to meet others.

Oh Sam, I do so agree with you - your reasons for travelling alone are exactly the same as mine. If you are friendly you can always find someone to talk to and may even join up with others for a trip, but it is entirely up to you and no one is offended if you politely refuse invitations.

People have recommended various companies which specialise in singles holidays but they are usually horrendously expensive and in any case I too like to mix with a variety of ages and nationalities. I've made several good friends on holidays over the years with whom I still keep in touch.

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You could have a look at Lagos on the Algarve. It has a nice old town with lots of good restaurants and good mix of bars, nice Marina and lovely beaches. Plus plenty of sunshine. Not visited on my own but on my 2 visits always felt very safe and the people are so friendly.

Thanks Al, I have been looking at Lagos just now it looks lovely so is on the short list.
I've been looking at Malta too, I went when I was 16 and enjoyed it then... however that was a long time ago

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Sam
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