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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I need a holiday, on my own, where is your favourite and worse place. It may give me inspiration.

Last year I went too India, a paradise which inspired me to delve into the culture of this beautiful land b

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New Zealand for me

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By *ona29Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

Sweden and Denmark

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Peru

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

On my own I would go to The New Forest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

somewhere with mountains, lakes, clean air and fantastic food for me - Dolomite Alps in northern Italy, maybe Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Peru

Deepest Darkest Peru?

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By *oconut2Woman
over a year ago

Nether regions of the back of beyond

Lhasa in Tibet, although the Chinese have robbed it now

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

somewhere with great watersports ...possibly canary islands ...deffinately not turkey !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I had the money....Mauritius.

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

Morecambe bay ! Xxx lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lhasa in Tibet, although the Chinese have robbed it now "

Tibet is mesmerising I stayed there for 3 weeks studying Buddhism

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lhasa in Tibet, although the Chinese have robbed it now "

Tibet is mesmerising I stayed there for 3 weeks studying Buddhism

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tenerife for me. we want to live there. deffo not turkey, never been and never will.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Melbourne so I can visit my baby brother!

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

Cape Verde

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tenerife for me. we want to live there. deffo not turkey, never been and never will."

Lots of people turning there backs on Turkey. I have never been I wonder why it is getting a poor reception

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Melbourne so I can visit my baby brother!

That's a great City. I went and stayed in Geelong x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Arico - and I will be very soon.....

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

I'm off to Sharm el Sheikh again (alone) for 7 nights. Cheap, sunny and warm. Day snorkelling. Restful for the mind.

Come with, you can teach me meditation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Greece!!!! Beautiful country and lovely friendly people x

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Northumbria, it is lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guess it depends what your looking for?? Sun, n relaxation, or exploring and excitement, or both?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm off to Sharm el Sheikh again (alone) for 7 nights. Cheap, sunny and warm. Day snorkelling. Restful for the mind.

Come with, you can teach me meditation

Meditation is all about mindfulness and inner peace. If I went on holiday with you I would have problems keeping my mind pure x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would like to visit...

Australia.

South Africa - to go cage diving with a Great White Shark.

Oregon.

In the UK, my favourite place to visit was York and Yorkshire!

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By *abes in the woodWoman
over a year ago

wales

Turkey didnt like but love greece zanta kalamaki.but soon going to tunisia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are just back from Iceland and would definitely recommend it.

Our worst holiday was in the Dominican Republic. Unfortunately that was our honeymoon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bridlington

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are just back from Iceland and would definitely recommend it.

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They said on holiday - not shopping

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are just back from Iceland and would definitely recommend it.

They said on holiday - not shopping

But it's two for one on Chocolate gateaux.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I went to NYC solo. It's fabulous. Two weeks of people watching. I loved every second.

San Francisco is next for me I think.

Hope you find somewhere cool. I wish I'd done solo holidays years ago.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are just back from Iceland and would definitely recommend it.

They said on holiday - not shopping

But it's two for one on Chocolate gateaux. "

WTF!!! Why didn't you say so!

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

im my experience Turkey was just non stop harrassment trying to drag you into bars and restaurants that you didnt want to be in ..hastling you to go on boat trips you didnt want to go on etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been to the Far East or South America on holiday - anywhere there would be lovely.

Failing that a wet weekend in Auchtermuchty would be lovely!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"im my experience Turkey was just non stop harrassment trying to drag you into bars and restaurants that you didnt want to be in ..hastling you to go on boat trips you didnt want to go on etc

I hated Turkey too! The heat irritated my skin, I itched it raw - I kid you not, my back looked like I'd been attacked by Freddy Krueger!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We go away a lot and may this week or next .. we look at the late deals for winter sun .. some good offers on .

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By *onnyeasygoingMan
over a year ago

Somewhere on the M62 between 24 and 14

Reykjavik is a great place for a little jaunt. Cool place with amazing scenery and great nightlife. Cheaper if you fly midweek.

Personally I could never see myself setting foot near Benidorm for a holiday, only for a jolly up.

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By *ay4youMan
over a year ago

Walthamstow

I went Miami and Orlando last year telling u mate get to either one forget the others there the places to be u won't regret it mate hit Miami for the solo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Northumbria, it is lovely

Love Northumbria

used to work across the area

Can I come with you please??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt."

Is Iceland somewhere you can visit solo?

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By *ackspopCouple
over a year ago

Wymondham

"Tenerife for me. we want to live there. deffo not turkey, never been and never will.

Lots of people turning there backs on Turkey. I have never been I wonder why it is getting a poor reception"

Little thing called ISIS and that Turkey is a bit close to the Syrian border (the part of Turkey to the east of the Bosphorus is).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot love Egypt. I stayed in a 5 star A/L and I hated it . And sea was so cold too . Maldives spoil you the warm sea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Off to Australia for a month nex Tuesday !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt.

Is Iceland somewhere you can visit solo?"

I would think so. There is plenty to do and see there and the locals are very friendly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt.

Is Iceland somewhere you can visit solo?

I would think so. There is plenty to do and see there and the locals are very friendly. "

Northern lights! I need to see these!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Malaysia is great.

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

"I'm off to Sharm el Sheikh again (alone) for 7 nights. Cheap, sunny and warm. Day snorkelling. Restful for the mind.

Come with, you can teach me meditation

Meditation is all about mindfulness and inner peace. If I went on holiday with you I would have problems keeping my mind pure x"

Oh trust me,you would have no problems with that

Alas, destined to be alone lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt.

Is Iceland somewhere you can visit solo?

I would think so. There is plenty to do and see there and the locals are very friendly.

Northern lights! I need to see these! "

We didn't get to see them. Reykjavik was experiencing its worst weather for twenty years. We did see a spectacular snow storm though.

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By *eedelightsWoman
over a year ago

London

Best barbados

Worse Dominican republic

Just went to book my hols to find the flights prices have increased by £1,000 gggggrrrr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Without the shadow of a doubt I would recommend New York City!

There are loads of places to visit in the state from Mountains to glorious beaches.

That's if you decide to get out of Manhattan of course, which has a knack of capturing your heart and enticing you to stay.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have always fancied a tour along the west coast of the states

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have always fancied a tour along the west coast of the states

Do It You Will Love It.

Just research and try to go to some places not thronging with tourists doing the same trip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Melbourne so I can visit my baby brother!

That's a great City. I went and stayed in Geelong x"

Awesome. I'm taking my daughter for two months, summer 2016. Saving has commenced.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I went to NYC solo. It's fabulous. Two weeks of people watching. I loved every second.

San Francisco is next for me I think.

Hope you find somewhere cool. I wish I'd done solo holidays years ago. "

I agree solo holidays are great fun. You need to be a little extrovert when travelling but that's what I love about it. Come and go as I please x

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I went to Prague last month alone. Was brilliant. Gave me much needed time out from the world.

I'm planning Krakow some time soon. New York next year.

Going to try to get a weekend in Dublin before the year is out too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I went to Prague last month alone. Was brilliant. Gave me much needed time out from the world.

I'm planning Krakow some time soon. New York next year.

Going to try to get a weekend in Dublin before the year is out too. "

Loved Krakow

great place

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy...."

You should read Eat, pray love x

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

"I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy....

You should read Eat, pray love x"

Yes awesome film, might download it now... Lol

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By *aro7Man
over a year ago

wickford

Lake District or the Cotswolds or the new forest,,,,,,,,,,amazing cultures, great scenery, lovely people,,,,,,,,

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By *ere-for-my-convenienceWoman
over a year ago

Tenbury Wells

Wales

Lake District

Cotswolds

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By *omtdhMan
over a year ago

IOM

Bali for me it is beauty personified.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy....

You should read Eat, pray love x

Yes awesome film, might download it now... Lol"

Much preferred the book. How is China you still out there?

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By *aro7Man
over a year ago

wickford

Isle of Man, that's nice, jersey or guernsey,,,,,,,,,very nice again,,,,,,,and Sark,,,,,,,,I have a mate who's got a gaff there, all found to be very hospitable to tourists great cultures and food, lovely views and always lucked out with the weather nice beaches too, have a look,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Malaysia and ozz I hope to go too . This year or next .

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By *eembabyWoman
over a year ago

Brum

New York

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kefalonia and Oz. Florence is beautiful too. In this country I love South Devon. It depends what type of holiday you like

Iceland is next on my "to do" list!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

West coast of the USA ... from San Francisco to Seattle along the coast highway, great scenery, fresh seafood and very friendly laid back people !

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"West coast of the USA ... from San Francisco to Seattle along the coast highway, great scenery, fresh seafood and very friendly laid back people !"

That's a great drive. Highway 1 all the way did some work in Seattle for Boeing

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Worst place - Ibiza, or places like that.

Best places - Isle of Man, Lake District.

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

If you like far flung places, there's an island called Boracay in the Philippines. The beachfront is gorgeous and it's very beautiful and relaxing.

There is a high level of poverty though

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

Hawaii is also beautiful

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Queensland - head for the Whitsunday Islands. Hamilton Island is one of the best to stay on. And no cars allowed - you get around via golf cart. Bit pricey though.

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By *ntimatediscretionMan
over a year ago

eaglescliffe

"I need a holiday, on my own, where is your favourite and worse place. It may give me inspiration.

Last year I went too India, a paradise which inspired me to delve into the culture of this beautiful land b"

why not try a trip to Tibet to ponder and strive for inner personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life, alternatively a trip to the Skegness adults only butlins weekend and see what pussy is on offer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tenerife for me. we want to live there. deffo not turkey, never been and never will.

Lots of people turning there backs on Turkey. I have never been I wonder why it is getting a poor reception"
The turks. Lol.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Italy is always a glorious holiday.

I also went to one of the Greek Islands alone last year and as well as it being beautiful, historic and with great food I was welcomed by the locals and pretty much adopted for my stay.

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

"Favourite places...

The dominican republic, absolutely beautiful, also loved Iceland.

Least favourite - turkey and egypt.

Is Iceland somewhere you can visit solo?

I would think so. There is plenty to do and see there and the locals are very friendly.

Northern lights! I need to see these!

We didn't get to see them. Reykjavik was experiencing its worst weather for twenty years. We did see a spectacular snow storm though. "

The Northern Lights were ok, but I have honestly seen better here at home - but up there they are more predictable (barring snow)

I'd definitely do Iceland alone again - I was there for a work conference but extended my stay and had 5 extra days. Was fantastic! Locals are really welcoming and helpful.

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

"I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy....

You should read Eat, pray love x

Yes awesome film, might download it now... Lol

Much preferred the book. How is China you still

out there?"

Yes in my 3rd year, had more than enough now, but still go to do the pandas and terracotta warriors....

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"I went to Prague last month alone. Was brilliant. Gave me much needed time out from the world.

I'm planning Krakow some time soon. New York next year.

Going to try to get a weekend in Dublin before the year is out too.

Loved Krakow

great place"

Krakow is beautiful and one of my all time favourite places (family history there) - if you get time then a 2 hour coach trip gets you to the Tatry mountains and Zakopane which is amazing.

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"I loved Japan, enjoyed the history and seeing the differences between the Japanese and Chinese.,,,

Would love to visit Italy...."

I loved Japan too - really took me out of my comfort zone but everyone was so lovely and everything is so well organised and easy. Had a 7 day train pass and visited Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Himeji- before driving to Fuji,and then finishing in Tokyo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Somewhere with mountains and lots of snow. The only time I feel truly free is when I'm flying down a mountain on my snowboard...... I think it actually beats sex that's how much I love it!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you too everyone for your responses they have been very useful.

Think I will try somewhere in South America, do not know where but keep the ideas coming ??

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

I have a friend who raves about Central America - Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He also says that Colombian women are the most beautiful in the world.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Italy is always a glorious holiday.

I also went to one of the Greek Islands alone last year and as well as it being beautiful, historic and with great food I was welcomed by the locals and pretty much adopted for my stay."
the greeks are the friendliest people ive ever met.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have a friend who raves about Central America - Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He also says that Colombian women are the most beautiful in the world. "

Well Columbia sounds like my kind of destination. Anyone met a columbine lady?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you fancy something different, take a look at the Secret Compass website.

The company is partly run by Levinson Wood - the guy who walked the length of the Nile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New York.

The most inspirational place I've ever been. I went as a teenager, then again this January, and I'm just about to book in for a conference there in April.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"New York.

The most inspirational place I've ever been. I went as a teenager, then again this January, and I'm just about to book in for a conference there in April."

I loved New York but I think you need to be in the right frame of mind for it to appeal.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Italy is always a glorious holiday.

I also went to one of the Greek Islands alone last year and as well as it being beautiful, historic and with great food I was welcomed by the locals and pretty much adopted for my stay."

Me and my daughter are driving to Rome next year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hawaii for me ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Off to Paphos in 8 hours. Going solo, love it. But if there's any fabbers out there, come say hi.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

New Zealand, Lyme Regis and now Northern Ireland.

I would like to go to Hawaii at some point.

I absolutely hated NYC and Manhattan in particular when I took myself there on my own. I saw lots of good shows but I just didn't enjoy anything else there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kefalonia and Oz. Florence is beautiful too. In this country I love South Devon. It depends what type of holiday you like

Iceland is next on my "to do" list!

We're holiday twins, I love all those places too and have wanted to visit Iceland for years?!

City wise I thought Washington was a beautiful & interesting place especially during the fall.

Paradise wise ~ Oz aside I thought Maui was amazing. Fantastic beaches, stunning scenery & lovely friendly people.

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By *igtedMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Libya is nice this time of year....

On a serious note is love to go to bora bora in the Pacific

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By *ingercraftMan
over a year ago

York

illa de arousa it is in the north of Spain proper Spanish excellent food. and the best beaches in Spain.you can get a return fly for £40 but only fly from started airport.

check it out on Google.

i go there next week.

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By *eembabyWoman
over a year ago

Brum

New York an it wouldn't be a holiday I wouldn't come back lol

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

My best solo holiday was driving through Germany to Poland.

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By *ootleCouple
over a year ago

Romford, Essex

Off to St Helena on Sunday - but love Cap d'Agde in the summer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

benidorm only because I'm going soon

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