How many solo travelers to Playa out there?

06-21-2005

This July will be my first solo trip to Playa. I have been many times but have always gone with other people. I am interested to know how many of you out there frequent Playa alone. A few questions...
1. Where do you usually stay?
2. What do your day/night activities consist of?
3. How long do you stay?
4. Any particular reason you go there alone?

Thanks for your replys in advance....Linda

SarahB · 06-21-2005

Hi Doggiemom! That's great you are going alone this trip...but I know you won't be alone the whole time.

I've gone numerous times over the years alone. The past few years (when I've gone alone) I have stayed at Pension San Juan. I stay there b/c it's cheap, safe, and in a good location. Rooms have ac and fridge and I always say I will use the community kitchen, but I only have once! It's nice though b/c it overlooks 5th. I go out each night, but it varies as to where and when. I usually meet friends that I know from over the years, but many times I just sit at the bar and meet new people. That's so easy to do in Playa. Lastly, the reason I go alone so often is b/c I was self-employed and no one had a boss as cool as mine to let them take vacation so often! Have fun and see you soon!

06-21-2005

Thanks for the post SarahB. I look forward to meeting you on the 8th at the Blue Parrot!

Nerak936 · 06-21-2005

I've gone on four cruises alone during the years and wouldn't hesitate to go to Playa alone if need be. Was all set to pull a solo last February if David couldn't get the time off from work, but luckily he was able to do it. Although I had not yet met the many wonderful people we met during our February trip, I knew they'd be fun to hang with, so I had no qualms whatsoever about doing it by myself.

As long as you keep your head on straight when you're by yourself, you'll have a great time. There always seems to be a Peep Meet happening somewhere in Playa these days, and even if a Meet doesn't coincide with your stay, the people vacationing in Playa (and/or working/living there too) are (for the most part) a great bunch to get to know.

StewartG · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by SarahB

I usually meet friends that I know from over the years, but many times I just sit at the bar and meet new people. That's so easy to do in Playa. Lastly, the reason I go alone so often is b/c I was self-employed and no one had a boss as cool as mine to let them take vacation so often! Have fun and see you soon!

Interesting for several reasons. I'm my own boss too, and have basically gotten a "kitchen pass" from my wife to hop down to Playa if I want to get away for a few days (with the understanind of course that she gets to hop up to New York for a few days if she wants to).

I am thinking about going down by myself, but have some concerns as well. I think the best experiences in life are always shared with family or friends. (Whether they be old friends or friends you just met 15 minutes ago at the Beer Bucket!) I suspect, however, that it would be easier for a woman travelling alone to make new friends than for a guy. I don't have a problem talking to people in a bar, restaurant, etc., but I think I would feel weird asking them - Hey, wanna go grab dinner? Or - Hey wanna hit the beach tomorrow? Maybe its just a guy thing, but I'm afraid that if I said that to a woman, she would think I was trying to pick her up, or if I said it to a guy, I'm afraid he would... ...think I was trying to pick him up!

I'm seriously considering going down there alone, but not sure if it will be the same experience...

cuffedlinks · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by StewartG

I think I would feel weird asking them - Hey, wanna go grab dinner? Or - Hey wanna hit the beach tomorrow? Maybe its just a guy thing, but I'm afraid that if I said that to a woman, she would think I was trying to pick her up, or if I said it to a guy, I'm afraid he would... ...think I was trying to pick him up!

...

To quote another peep from another thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX

it's a delicate balance.....

**denisea** · 06-21-2005

Also here are just a few previous threads about traveling solo that you may find helpful --- simply click on each topic listed below to link directly to that thread.

ADVICE FOR LONE Travelers?
Safety and traveling solo
solo traveler
alone in pdc
single woman travelling alone
Help! Traveling Solo and first time to PDC
Female Traveling Alone In Playa - Safe?

SarahB · 06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewartG

Interesting for several reasons. I'm my own boss too, and have basically gotten a "kitchen pass" from my wife to hop down to Playa if I want to get away for a few days (with the understanind of course that she gets to hop up to New York for a few days if she wants to).

I am thinking about going down by myself, but have some concerns as well. I think the best experiences in life are always shared with family or friends. (Whether they be old friends or friends you just met 15 minutes ago at the Beer Bucket!) I suspect, however, that it would be easier for a woman travelling alone to make new friends than for a guy. I don't have a problem talking to people in a bar, restaurant, etc., but I think I would feel weird asking them - Hey, wanna go grab dinner? Or - Hey wanna hit the beach tomorrow? Maybe its just a guy thing, but I'm afraid that if I said that to a woman, she would think I was trying to pick her up, or if I said it to a guy, I'm afraid he would... ...think I was trying to pick him up!

I'm seriously considering going down there alone, but not sure if it will be the same experience...

Take advantage of the cool boss! Meeting so many different people is what I love most about traveling. Not everyone is there to pick up or get picked up (although many times it seems like it!). You may end up spending a lot of time alone if that's most comfortable. You may meet some friends that will mean the world to you. I have 2 very good friends that I met in Mexico years ago. I just got a wedding invitation in the mail from one of them today. Shes lives in Sweeden.

06-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewartG

Interesting for several reasons. I'm my own boss too, and have basically gotten a "kitchen pass" from my wife to hop down to Playa if I want to get away for a few days (with the understanind of course that she gets to hop up to New York for a few days if she wants to).

I am thinking about going down by myself, but have some concerns as well. I think the best experiences in life are always shared with family or friends. (Whether they be old friends or friends you just met 15 minutes ago at the Beer Bucket!) I suspect, however, that it would be easier for a woman travelling alone to make new friends than for a guy. I don't have a problem talking to people in a bar, restaurant, etc., but I think I would feel weird asking them - Hey, wanna go grab dinner? Or - Hey wanna hit the beach tomorrow? Maybe its just a guy thing, but I'm afraid that if I said that to a woman, she would think I was trying to pick her up, or if I said it to a guy, I'm afraid he would... ...think I was trying to pick him up!

I'm seriously considering going down there alone, but not sure if it will be the same experience...

I understand where you are coming from on this question...I too was planning a trip on my own, but my friends want to go too. I would agree that there might be an awkwardness to "hanging at the beach", but either way what the hell do you have to lose? It's going to be nice out, the beach hasn't been sold or closed, and I am sure you can start drinking some liquid courage!! Good for you, do it!

**SunKneeMarie** · 06-22-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

To quote another peep from another thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX

It's a delicate balance.......

SRC/Shawn seems to manage this fairly well without too many problems... except for those serious lapses of memory....

Jerry_UK · 06-22-2005

Hi Sarah

I go there every year (December) and usually stay in hostels, that Pension you mention (excuse the rhyme) sounds much better though, do they have a website and can you remember how much they cgarge per night? Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by SarahB

Hi Doggiemom! That's great you are going alone this trip...but I know you won't be alone the whole time.

I've gone numerous times over the years alone. The past few years (when I've gone alone) I have stayed at Pension San Juan. I stay there b/c it's cheap, safe, and in a good location. Rooms have ac and fridge and I always say I will use the community kitchen, but I only have once! It's nice though b/c it overlooks 5th. I go out each night, but it varies as to where and when. I usually meet friends that I know from over the years, but many times I just sit at the bar and meet new people. That's so easy to do in Playa. Lastly, the reason I go alone so often is b/c I was self-employed and no one had a boss as cool as mine to let them take vacation so often! Have fun and see you soon!

Jerry_UK · 06-22-2005

Hi, i'm Jerry from the UK and I travel to Playa every December, around Christmas time. I love it there and it's a great place to relax and chill out. It would be great to meet up with anyone else who happens to be travelling there alone, just for chats, beach, bars, eating etc, maybe a few tours too. I'm 34, British but half Brazilian, honest, reliable and fun to be with. Please get in touch, wherever you are from, female or male, thanks.

06-22-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doggiemom

This July will be my first solo trip to Playa. I have been many times but have always gone with other people. I am interested to know how many of you out there frequent Playa alone. A few questions...
1. Where do you usually stay?
2. What do your day/night activities consist of?
3. How long do you stay?
4. Any particular reason you go there alone?

Thanks for your replys in advance....Linda

1. Playa's best kept secret
2. Can't remember
3. One week
4. Please see #2

Shawn

angelhouston819 · 06-22-2005

I have been to Playa by myself before. Would not hesitate to do it again either. I stayed at Posada Freud when I traveled alone because the price was great. I had no problem meeting folks...both men and women while there. The reason I went by myself is that none of my friends could get off work. I just hung out on the beach during the day..ended up talking to peeps there. Then, at night, I would either have dinner/drinks by myself or with people I knew that were there.

A'ndrea

playabum17 · 06-22-2005

I posted the same question several months back and did travel solo at the end of this past May. It was great. While, on occasion, but rarely, it would have been nice to have someone to hang with. Mostly it was not an issue. I visited with old friends, spent time with 'my guy', met new friends and enjoyed the solitude. I went to the beach, took a couple of tours, went out, met some peeps, all in all it was a nice time.
A couple of years ago I went with a friend and felt more "lonely" then because my guy was working and she was spending time with her boyfriend who she had brought with her. I didn't take advantage of the solitude like I did this time. I would travel solo again, without hesitation.

06-21-2005	#1 (permalink)
Doggiemom Guest Posts: n/a	How many solo travelers to Playa out there? This July will be my first solo trip to Playa. I have been many times but have always gone with other people. I am interested to know how many of you out there frequent Playa alone. A few questions... 1. Where do you usually stay? 2. What do your day/night activities consist of? 3. How long do you stay? 4. Any particular reason you go there alone? Thanks for your replys in advance....Linda

06-21-2005	#7 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,207	Also here are just a few previous threads about traveling solo that you may find helpful --- simply click on each topic listed below to link directly to that thread. ADVICE FOR LONE Travelers? Safety and traveling solo solo traveler alone in pdc single woman travelling alone Help! Traveling Solo and first time to PDC Female Traveling Alone In Playa - Safe?

06-22-2005	#12 (permalink)
Jerry_UK lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 21	Looking for other solo Travellers Hi, i'm Jerry from the UK and I travel to Playa every December, around Christmas time. I love it there and it's a great place to relax and chill out. It would be great to meet up with anyone else who happens to be travelling there alone, just for chats, beach, bars, eating etc, maybe a few tours too. I'm 34, British but half Brazilian, honest, reliable and fun to be with. Please get in touch, wherever you are from, female or male, thanks. <!-- / message -->

06-21-2005	#2 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,888	Hi Doggiemom! That's great you are going alone this trip...but I know you won't be alone the whole time. I've gone numerous times over the years alone. The past few years (when I've gone alone) I have stayed at Pension San Juan. I stay there b/c it's cheap, safe, and in a good location. Rooms have ac and fridge and I always say I will use the community kitchen, but I only have once! It's nice though b/c it overlooks 5th. I go out each night, but it varies as to where and when. I usually meet friends that I know from over the years, but many times I just sit at the bar and meet new people. That's so easy to do in Playa. Lastly, the reason I go alone so often is b/c I was self-employed and no one had a boss as cool as mine to let them take vacation so often! Have fun and see you soon!

06-21-2005	#3 (permalink)
Doggiemom Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the post SarahB. I look forward to meeting you on the 8th at the Blue Parrot!

06-21-2005	#4 (permalink)
Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore of Baahhstun, Massachusetts Posts: 23,228	I've gone on four cruises alone during the years and wouldn't hesitate to go to Playa alone if need be. Was all set to pull a solo last February if David couldn't get the time off from work, but luckily he was able to do it. Although I had not yet met the many wonderful people we met during our February trip, I knew they'd be fun to hang with, so I had no qualms whatsoever about doing it by myself. As long as you keep your head on straight when you're by yourself, you'll have a great time. There always seems to be a Peep Meet happening somewhere in Playa these days, and even if a Meet doesn't coincide with your stay, the people vacationing in Playa (and/or working/living there too) are (for the most part) a great bunch to get to know.

06-22-2005	#14 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9,431	I have been to Playa by myself before. Would not hesitate to do it again either. I stayed at Posada Freud when I traveled alone because the price was great. I had no problem meeting folks...both men and women while there. The reason I went by myself is that none of my friends could get off work. I just hung out on the beach during the day..ended up talking to peeps there. Then, at night, I would either have dinner/drinks by myself or with people I knew that were there. A'ndrea

06-22-2005	#15 (permalink)
playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kansas, land of Ahs Posts: 16,486	I posted the same question several months back and did travel solo at the end of this past May. It was great. While, on occasion, but rarely, it would have been nice to have someone to hang with. Mostly it was not an issue. I visited with old friends, spent time with 'my guy', met new friends and enjoyed the solitude. I went to the beach, took a couple of tours, went out, met some peeps, all in all it was a nice time. A couple of years ago I went with a friend and felt more "lonely" then because my guy was working and she was spending time with her boyfriend who she had brought with her. I didn't take advantage of the solitude like I did this time. I would travel solo again, without hesitation.

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