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It's a romantic island, and I've had great times with my ex-wife while traveling together through the years. But there is a special energy traveling solo, especially now that I have gotten to know folks in Negril, and though I would probably enjoy bringing a friend or lover, I really look forward to some ME time when I'm in Jamaica by myself .... Can anyone relate???
Yep, nothin better than a solo trip!
first time solo last reach and soooo looking forward to this Feb!!!! Had a blast!!!! Got to know some wonderful people and got to know myself again too. Sun, sand and Stripes what more could a girl need!!!
I'll have to get back to you on this one. My first solo reach begins a week from tomorrow. I'm almost at the point where I'm getting distracted at work thinking about it.
I keep raising my hand but my wife keeps smacking it back down! ;)
Yes, I do! Love being able to do what I want, when I want, and not having to entertain anyone or feel obligated to stay out late. More relaxing as I can get up early and go to bed early, and always go home feeling more refreshed after solo trips.
Good Morning,
I just returned from my solo reach on October 28th and my head is still in the clouds. I am planning my next reach for March and will continue to travel solo. As Maryann stated, I can get up early and go to bed early and just DO ME!!!!!
Keep smiling,
Tranquilitygurl
Raising my hand and waving it enthusiastically!
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Hand up, here! I like being myself & I like her....
Hands up, love the feeling of knowing I can do anything I want, when I wake in the morning in Negril, it doesn't get any better than that.
I have never made a solo trip but I'm pretty sure I would and could-no problem.16 days before returning to paradise:cool:
Been doing solo for the last 12 of my 21 stays in Negril (cliff) stays...with an occasional visit from a special gal (from the mainland) for 7 to 10 days of my 5 week stay. It's all good!!! All ready have a request for a visit come my next late Jan.-early March reach. Would'nt change a thing!!
Best part of my trip.....taking care of me,,,,myself.....and I!!!
I did solo ONCE....
here I am six years later....
LOL..:)
The only way to travel...so peaceful!!!
Raising my left and right hands. I can do whatever I want :cool:
YeaAAA!! thanks so much for this thread!! I'm on my way in 4+ days wondering what the heck am I doing going solo again when here y'all are, reminding me of how wonderful and exhilarating it truly is. Guess I'd forgotten over the course of the last 9 months which is when I booked.... the moment I got home from last time, I knew I wanted to do it again!! So yes, got me hand in da air, waving it like I just don care!! WooHoo - JA, here (hear) me come!!
LOVE going solo. I have a lot of friends and can go to see them whenever I want without having to think about someone else.
I used to be called Happy Travelers, then got divorced and became Very Very Happy Traveler!! :)
Nuff said!
When traveling with me, myself and I. I really got to know that lady and I lover her more. It's a great feeling knowing you can move at your own pace without depending on anyone. Along the way I have met people but only a selected few became friends. Most men think because you are alone you are lonely and try to use you.
I'm just curious......of those of you who are traveling solo.......are any of you married?
My wife and I of 29+ years leave in 7 days for our 10th trip. I couldn't imagine going anywhere on vacation without her. But I especially couldn't/wouldn't want to go to Negril without her.
that was funny, I don't care who you are....Quote:
Originally Posted by gregandkelly63
Been unmarried for some time gregandkell63 & in no hurry to reup. She was there a couple times while married...before & after that I would bring the girl I was seeing there at that time.
Yes married and it can get a little rough around here after I book a flight and she see,s the Visa bill! "oh I was gonna tell you about that!lol"
LOl...I hear Ya VVHT....First Solo trip..Kinda Sucked...Last four Funtastik!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by VVHT
I like solo to many places but especially Negril.
Took him with me to Jamaica three times but had the best time ever(so far) solo last year......12 weeks from today look out.
I made my first trip without my wife last January. We have been 13 times together over the last 7 years, but she travels more than I do. She goes to conferences a few times a year (in the middle of a trip to Las Vegas now), along with a girls trip to NYC or somewhere else domestic.Quote:
Originally Posted by gregandkelly63
So toward the end of last year I half kiddingly told her that I should get to go to Negril in Jan, the week before her girls trip to NYC, and to my surprise she agreed.
Had an internal struggle, should I really do this? She loves Negril, but not as much as I do. She is happy with two separate week long trips a year, but as most on here,
it is an obsession with me.
When the price got right a few weeks out, over the next few days I asked if she was sure she wanted me to do this. She would always say yes, do it.
So I finally did, and it was "I can't believe you are going to Jamaica without me".
Made a too short 4 day trip, I did miss her not being there, but no where near enough to make me wish I had not gone.
Did pretty much what we would have been doing, lay out on beach and float in sea most of the day. I did like eating where and when I wanted, more roadside food and less sitting
in a restaurant for an hour and a half or two hours.
The biggest realization that she was not there was at night. While in Negril she usually goes to bed by 10 or 11. She uses this time to rest up and de-stress from work, while
I like to go out and hang out on the street at night with vendor friends, or hear some music somewhere. When she's ready for bed, I will tell her where I plan to go, and when I
should be back. On the solo trip, it felt strange to go anywhere after dark. Although I believe Negril is as safe as anywhere as long as you keep your senses, it just felt intimidating
to go out at night alone in a foreign country. So I actually stayed closer to the room than I would have if she were there.
I was hoping to make it back for my second solo trip before the end of the year, it would have made four total for the year. Not looking good, but she is ready for the spring trip.
By the way greg/kelly, nice to see some fellow Tennesseeans here. Hope ya'll have a great trip.
Great post, davevols ....
Ditto. Have had a very few of my 46 trips to Negril w/ boyfriend, sister, female friend... solo is the best. Negril is time for me to refresh, relax, read, tan, hang out w/ friends. I love being free of responsibility, having only whatever schedule/plans I make for myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maryann
I've traveled solo all over the U.S. and absolutely love it. I do what I want, eat what I want, sleep when I want, read, hike, and chill. I will travel to Negril for the first time in December. I'll be solo for 9 days and have my best friend with me for 4 days (she's coming to help me celebrate my birthday). I'm hoping I'll enjoy being solo in Negril but won't know until I try!! I'm bringing two books and plan on watching the waves roll in as I sip rum punch and people watch...every...day...of...my...trip. I can't see how I can go wrong...:)
Love seeing the honest replies. I honestly think if my wife couldn't go with me I wouldn't go. Couldn't stand the thought of going without her.
Thanks davevols! I almost always take my UT cap and wear it in Jamaica. Maybe we'll cross paths someday.....here, or in Negril!
Heehee. You threw me off with your mention of a "UT cap." I also have a "UT cap"--- only it's a different hue of orange! :)
I have been to the campus of the University of Tennessee. It's beautiful.
i have gone solo several times, went with my now ex, gone with a few different girlfriends. went with another couple and my now ex and for for the last 18 years have gone with my fantastic wife. the worst is going with another couple because then you do have to take into consideration what they might want to do, going solo was great and it's always easy to find girlfriends for the evening if you have an interest. by far though the best is going with the love of my life.every so often i have to do something that perhaps would not be my first choice but the romance we share together in that atmosphere is amazing.
lolz Im also from Tennessee and im moseying solo down to Negril next week. Im winging it but want to spend a few days on the beach in the thick of things before i and i retreat to the cliffs. just gotta figure out which place to start ....hmmm :p
Sorry mavmaiden! Didn't mean to confuse anyone. I meant the REAL UT! :p
Looks like we are going to have to have a meet and greet of Tennessee lovers of Negril!
I've never travelled solo, and hope I never have to. I'm with gregandkelly63 - I can't imagine going without the love of my life :)
I'm with both of you! Just can't imagine travelling to Negril without Zee. We've been together 33 years and married 30 of them and we travel well together. We do most things together because we want to but have no trouble persuing our own interests either. Hardly ever any pressure one way or the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2nutz4travel
Peace
Elvino
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Love love love this topic as I will have my First solo trip in January...I've been to JA 6times and always traveled with 6 to 10 women (Girls trip)...and I cant WAIT to enjoy the freedom of doing whatever I want, when, where & how! As my trips usually consist of me directing, planning, advicing etc and making sure my party is having a good time, the moment I want to run off and do my own thing Never happens someone always want to trail along...lol...I love my good friends but this Solo trip is much needed so muuch so I didnt tell any of them I am going...hope they dont read this forum..lol
Mi time a soon come!
I SO understand how you feel! I love my sisters and have a large group of female friends that I enjoy spending time with, but I usually end up being the planner, or center of activity. I spend a lot of time with all of them, and therefore love it when I get a chance at some me time!Quote:
Originally Posted by love2travelchic
And, as for those who have partners or significant others, I totally agree. I'm single now but I was married for 12 years and loved traveling with my partner and enjoying all those special moments together. There's nothing like it. When you have these wonderful experiences, it's so nice to share them with someone you love. Maybe someday I'll walk that road again and that would be great. But, for now...this upcoming trip will be all about me.... :)
Mi time a soon come!