Female Traveling Alone In Playa - Safe?

AliciaCam · 03-05-2003

Hi Everyone.

I was gong to travel with a couple of friends in April, but it looks like they are backing out.

How safe would it be for me to travel alone? Female, 36....

What do's and don'ts can you recommend? We were staying at the Blue Parrot, but I am wondering if an all inclusive would be better than staying in town since I will be alone. I really, really don't want to do that. I am also considering the Hotel Colibri. But now I need your help. If staying in town, which hotel on the beach would you consider the safest?

Thanks Muncho!

Alicia

03-05-2003

Hi ,

I would not have any concerns being alone in Playa and you should feel comfortable and confident . Both the Blur Parrott and Colibri are smack in the middle of things and on the busy stretch of beach. You are a mere 50 yards to La Quinta which is always bustling and very safe.

I would not meander way of the beaten tourist track after dark or walk the beach after dark but these are just sensible precautions anwhere.

You may get the odd cat whistle or advacne - mexican men are machismo from a distance (and with beer in) but do not be afraid to see Playa on your own ... you would miss so much staying in an all inclusive.

Be strong , brave and enjoy :wink:

squish · 03-05-2003

Hi there,
I am leaving in two short days for my first solo trip! So far, just reading this forum has put me well at ease and I have managed to make contact with 'friendlies' all ready!
Be confident and comfortable, smart and self-assured - and enjoy! Oh, and check in to the PDC card!

**denisea** · 03-05-2003

Although I have always traveled to Playa with my husband, I wouldn't hestitate at all to travel there on my own. Just use the same common sense as you would at home and you will be fine.

barbj050 · 03-05-2003

hi i always travel to playa solo....have never had a problem....have stayed at mosquito blue...porto real and qinto sol (this being at the north end)....never had a problem.....just use caution just like any where else....if you have any ? please email me.....leaving may 4.....

:P :wink:

**Jesus** · 03-05-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by "AliciaCam"

How safe would it be for me to travel alone? Female, 36....

You are going to be safe, I can't be there at the same time. :P

**Jesus** · 03-05-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by "denisea"

I wouldn't hestitate at all to travel there on my own. Just use the same common sense as you would at home and you will be fine.

In this I completely agree, I used to work at a Club Med some years ago and you can't never guess all the "fooly" things tourist do while on vacations.

But please, enjoy the place, the friendlines of the people just do not forget that because you are on vactions the rest of the world is going to behave properly.

squish · 03-05-2003

C'mon Jesus... tell us some of the 'fooly' things us tourists are apt to do!

BMK1951 · 03-06-2003

As a single, you don't want to do an AI. They'll sock you in the pocketbook for that dern single suppliment.

lolabella · 03-06-2003

AliciaCam- Please let me know how your vacation was when you get back. I am strongly considering going by myself at the beginning of May. None of my friends/family can't or do not want to take 'the best vacation EVER'. So, I am forging on alone.

I would love to hear where you choose to stay and what you did. I was in Playa last September and have been itching to get back!

AliciaCam · 03-07-2003

Thanks Playa Friends!

I can't wait to get there. I am confident now that things will be fine. I've met a lot of great people on this forum and want to thank all of you for your suggestions.

I'll definately let everyone know how things go!

Alicia

03-07-2003

Love the name and your animated pic !!! :wink:

lolabella · 03-07-2003

Thanks

The avatar is courtesy of the one and only virtual quintanarooense Michael Holmes. So he should take the credit for drawing me. Why he 'saw' me that way, I have no idea...but I will take it...

LB

Montana Guy · 03-07-2003

Alicia

One can never be too safe. The best course is to send me an airplane ticket so that I can personally go with you and protect you from the unknown.

Steve

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AliciaCam way into it Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Female Traveling Alone In Playa - Safe? Hi Everyone. I was gong to travel with a couple of friends in April, but it looks like they are backing out. How safe would it be for me to travel alone? Female, 36.... What do's and don'ts can you recommend? We were staying at the Blue Parrot, but I am wondering if an all inclusive would be better than staying in town since I will be alone. I really, really don't want to do that. I am also considering the Hotel Colibri. But now I need your help. If staying in town, which hotel on the beach would you consider the safest? Thanks Muncho! Alicia

03-05-2003	#2 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Safety Hi , I would not have any concerns being alone in Playa and you should feel comfortable and confident . Both the Blur Parrott and Colibri are smack in the middle of things and on the busy stretch of beach. You are a mere 50 yards to La Quinta which is always bustling and very safe. I would not meander way of the beaten tourist track after dark or walk the beach after dark but these are just sensible precautions anwhere. You may get the odd cat whistle or advacne - mexican men are machismo from a distance (and with beer in) but do not be afraid to see Playa on your own ... you would miss so much staying in an all inclusive. Be strong , brave and enjoy :wink:

03-05-2003	#5 (permalink)
barbj050 reposado Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 1,496	single hi i always travel to playa solo....have never had a problem....have stayed at mosquito blue...porto real and qinto sol (this being at the north end)....never had a problem.....just use caution just like any where else....if you have any ? please email me.....leaving may 4..... :P :wink:

03-07-2003	#12 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Lola Bella Love the name and your animated pic !!! :wink:

03-07-2003	#14 (permalink)
Montana Guy very sparkly Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montana USA Posts: 32	traveling alone Alicia One can never be too safe. The best course is to send me an airplane ticket so that I can personally go with you and protect you from the unknown. Steve

03-05-2003	#3 (permalink)
squish life=playa Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: O Canada - glorious and free! Posts: 658	Hi there, I am leaving in two short days for my first solo trip! So far, just reading this forum has put me well at ease and I have managed to make contact with 'friendlies' all ready! Be confident and comfortable, smart and self-assured - and enjoy! Oh, and check in to the PDC card!

03-05-2003	#4 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,050	Although I have always traveled to Playa with my husband, I wouldn't hestitate at all to travel there on my own. Just use the same common sense as you would at home and you will be fine.

03-05-2003	#8 (permalink)
squish life=playa Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: O Canada - glorious and free! Posts: 658	C'mon Jesus... tell us some of the 'fooly' things us tourists are apt to do!

03-06-2003	#9 (permalink)
BMK1951 way into it Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 173	As a single, you don't want to do an AI. They'll sock you in the pocketbook for that dern single suppliment.

03-06-2003	#10 (permalink)
lolabella añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One foot in WI, the other in PDC Posts: 5,850	AliciaCam- Please let me know how your vacation was when you get back. I am strongly considering going by myself at the beginning of May. None of my friends/family can't or do not want to take 'the best vacation EVER'. So, I am forging on alone. I would love to hear where you choose to stay and what you did. I was in Playa last September and have been itching to get back!

03-07-2003	#11 (permalink)
AliciaCam way into it Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Thanks Playa Friends! I can't wait to get there. I am confident now that things will be fine. I've met a lot of great people on this forum and want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I'll definately let everyone know how things go! Alicia

03-07-2003	#13 (permalink)
lolabella añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One foot in WI, the other in PDC Posts: 5,850	Thanks The avatar is courtesy of the one and only virtual quintanarooense Michael Holmes. So he should take the credit for drawing me. Why he 'saw' me that way, I have no idea...but I will take it... LB

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