Vacationing as a Single in Your 30s - What Are Your Options?

You're single, 30, and longing for some rest? But you don't know how to plan your vacation? All your friends are in relationships and want to travel with their partners. You don't feel like vacationing with couples either? Being the fifth wheel just isn't your thing. There are options for singles, too, to have an unforgettable vacation...

Is Vacationing as a Single Hard?

Vacations for singles over 30 can be tough. That's because there's a reluctance to travel alone while everyone around you is more or less happily taken and can go on vacation with a partner. That can be very depressing for singles. So there are two options for vacations for singles over 30. The first is to take the trip so that you can take care of yourself, because there's one thing you shouldn't forget! You have to look after yourself, whether you're in a relationship or not, which is why a wellness vacation for yourself makes sense, to relax and gain new impressions and insights that can enrich your own life. The other option is to find a travel companion and agree on a destination together. The advantage is that you don't have to go on the trip alone, and because you feel committed to the other person, you're more likely to actually go, which makes backing out unlikely. A travel companion can come from your own circle of friends or be found on the internet. Another advantage of a travel companion, whether male or female, is that you get to know each other better, which can lead to relationships and good friendships. The downside is that a travel companion won't necessarily contribute to your own relaxation, so their interests should match yours to avoid arguments. That's why the advantage of traveling alone is that you can follow your own interests and only have to take care of yourself.

[caption id="attachment_571" align="alignleft" width="300"] A boat trip with friends.[/caption]

Vacations for Singles Over 30 - Where Should You Go?

This is a question many singles over 30 ask themselves when they want to travel. The range of options is almost limitless. Want to meet new people? How about a sailing vacation or a party vacation? There you can meet new people and make friends. Another option is an educational vacation that follows your own interests. That way you can be sure you're among like-minded people. Yet another option is a wellness vacation to recover from everyday life and recharge your batteries. What matters when choosing the right vacation is that it suits your own preferences so it's as restful as possible, whether you travel with a companion or take a solo singles vacation.

Travel tips for singles:

  • Club vacation
  • Berlin
  • Palma de Mallorca
  • Party in Ibiza
  • Après-ski in Tyrol
  • Detox retreat in Bali