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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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sunshine1002011229 over 6 years ago

When I was younger I always requested a roommate to save money and because getting to sleep wasn't a problem. I always had pleasant roommates and a friend for the duration of the trip. Now I get a single. If I'm up at night I am not disturbing anyone.
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sunshine1002011229 over 6 years ago

When I was younger I always requested a roommate to save money and because getting to sleep wasn't a problem. I always had pleasant roommates and a friend for the duration of the trip. Now I get a single. If I'm up at night I am not disturbing anyone.
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OSTERFARMS043028 over 3 years ago in reply to sunshine1002011229

I agree 100% with sunshine1002011229. In the past, I economized by getting a roommate, and it worked out fine. Now that I live alone, and can afford the difference, I find that my own room suits my situation better. Try both-- you may be surprised!
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