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Solo Travel Single room vs. Roommate
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  • Date 2/23/2017 6:26 PM
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Single room vs. Roommate

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

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  • brunmill011306
    brunmill011306
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    • 3/7/2017 7:20 AM
    I have had a roommate on several week-long elderhostels and have had no problems or complaints.
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  • onlyoneman012915
    onlyoneman012915
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    • 3/7/2017 9:32 AM
    Always prefer a single room. I'm a guy. I like my own space at night and not having to share a bathroom. I can "lights out" any time I want and wake up whenever I want. I also travel with another company that does not charge a single supplement for your own room. Needless to say, I travel mostly with them. There are a lot of solo travelers these days. Wish RS would not charge a single supplement.
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  • janetthayer011652
    janetthayer011652
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    • 3/7/2017 9:44 AM
    I have never had a bunkie, but will be sharing on my next trip(s) next month. Due to the cost of travel from California to Europe, I am taking two tours, and the additional single supplements would cost over $1000.
  • akajanap011001
    akajanap011001
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    • 3/7/2017 2:24 PM
    I always check for trips that do not have a single supplement first. Having an unpleasant roommate can ruin a trip. Even if they are the most pleasant person in the world snoring would dampen my spirits.
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  • cstevensonparis011942
    cstevensonparis011942
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    • 3/7/2017 4:13 PM
    Single always. I never book a trip with extra charge for singles.
  • lynnetourond030811
    lynnetourond030811
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    • 3/8/2017 1:17 AM
    single always. I am a restless sleeper, up often in the night so don't want to inflict that on someone else. Wish there were more opportunities for solo travelers without paying almost double what everyone else is paying to go on a cruise!
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  • solytood
    solytood
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    • 3/8/2017 8:46 AM
    Always a single room. If I had to share I would not travel at all, as I know it would be ruined. Its always worth the extra $$ VS a ruined trip.
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  • janetthayer011652
    janetthayer011652
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    • 3/8/2017 11:33 AM

    In reply to janetthayer011652:

    If you have a real problem with a roommate, I'm pretty sure Road Scholar can figure out something to alleviate it. They want you back.
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  • tuggy1940011813
    tuggy1940011813
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    • 3/8/2017 10:36 PM
    I prefer a single room but I refuse to pay the discriminating fees that are forced on singles. It's not our fault that singles rooms are not included when traveling.
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  • cadline030952
    cadline030952
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    • 3/9/2017 4:22 PM
    Even traveling with a dear friend, I prefer a single accommodation. After a full day of fun new experiences, it is nice to totally relax in privacy vs putting up with each other idiosyncrasies. Years ago someone said " u never really know someone until u travel or marry them!" I always look for single availability where travel sites don't astronomically penalize the cost. Was nice to see RS had begun offering singles!
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  • garveysa012309
    garveysa012309
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    • 3/9/2017 4:32 PM
    After seeing so many comments about solos preferring to not share rooms with a stranger, Road Scholar will start offering more no or low cost single options! The world has changed radically and the travel industry needs to embrace the solo traveler.
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  • jlcstewart030940
    jlcstewart030940
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    • 3/9/2017 5:04 PM
    I always prefer my own room, even if it's a very small room even when traveling with friends. I think at this age a lot of us have sleep disturbance and we're just more comfortable if we know we're not disturbing someone else.
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  • janetthayer011652
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    • 3/10/2017 6:51 AM
    Of course I prefer single, but recognize that hotels charge more per person for single rooms. When the tour company doesn't charge extra, the doubles are going to be picking up the difference. It's a dilemma.
  • lynnetourond030811
    lynnetourond030811
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    • 3/10/2017 12:29 PM

    In reply to janetthayer011652:

    Perhaps if the cruise lines would frame their prices as per cabin whether there is one/two people staying in it, it would come over as more palatable. That would make it more comparable to how hotels do it. They charge for the room plus 'board' if it is all inclusive. The way it is now for most cruises, I see the price of a cruise and think 'that's OK' and then when I actually go to book it, I find out that it is going to cost me as a single person, sometimes twice the advertised price, I feel completely ripped off and punished for being single.
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  • onlyoneman012915
    onlyoneman012915
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    • 3/10/2017 12:38 PM

    In reply to lynnetourond030811:

    Exactly why I don't do cruises.
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