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Solo Travel Single room vs. Roommate

Single room vs. Roommate

Road Scholar over 6 years ago

As a solo traveler, do you prefer a single room or ask to be paired with a roommate? Why?

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PamInIdaho over 3 years ago in reply to james9310010949 +1

Oh my word...I would not be willing to sleep on a sofa bed! Nice that you had your own bathrooms though.
msztyk080105 over 3 years ago in reply to sandyoung030614 +1

After whole day of being with people I like to be able to rest, read a book or watch what I want. Getting a good night sleep it’s very important to me when another loaded day awaits. I never had bad experience…
blmaloney5011250 over 3 years ago in reply to msztyk080105 +1

I have taken numerous RS trips and I much prefer a single room. I just don't want to take a chance of getting someone totally incompatible after paying so much for the trip. Also after a long day I enjoy…

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sandyoung030614 over 6 years ago

I prefer to have a single room, so that I don't have to worry about conflicting Awake and Sleep schedules. If I'm around people all day long, I prefer to be alone in the evening.
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msztyk080105 over 3 years ago in reply to sandyoung030614

After whole day of being with people I like to be able to rest, read a book or watch what I want. Getting a good night sleep it’s very important to me when another loaded day awaits. I never had bad experience with roommates but I couldn’t relax either.
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msztyk080105 over 3 years ago in reply to sandyoung030614

After whole day of being with people I like to be able to rest, read a book or watch what I want. Getting a good night sleep it’s very important to me when another loaded day awaits. I never had bad experience with roommates but I couldn’t relax either.
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blmaloney5011250 over 3 years ago in reply to msztyk080105

I have taken numerous RS trips and I much prefer a single room. I just don't want to take a chance of getting someone totally incompatible after paying so much for the trip. Also after a long day I enjoy my privacy.
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mollysydney012712 over 3 years ago in reply to msztyk080105

Most the lodgings have common rooms, sitting rooms, outdoor spots where I can go for that alone time. I hate sitting around the room.
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