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soniareznick011933
soniareznick011933 over 3 years ago

I have been on many trips as a solo traveler without a roommate and have had mixed experiences.  On a recent trip as the only one without a partner I was frequently asked to change my place at the table so couples could sit together, and I would get moved down to the far end of the table.   With other groups though, if I offered to move I was reassured it wasn't necessary as they didn't need to sit together all the time.  Groups have different temperaments.  Another time several of the hotels had tables set up for exactly four people and I was pretty much excluded from this set up. Or the  dinner on your own would occur after a free afternoon or siesta time so I was alone because couples, (including) roommates made their plans when I wasn't around so I had no way to ask or be asked to join anyone.  One time we were so many single women that a consensus  was never reached and we just had pizza in the hotel.

I want to emphasize that uncomfortable situations have been the exception, but I always know  that they may arise, and I certainly won't let such occurrences spoil my trip. But also, before choosing a trip, I check how many dinners are not included, and this is part of my decision. Occasionally I  travel with all women, not with Road Scholar, and there the group leader usually suggests a place, and most people including the leader go together. But in my experience Road Scholar leaders generally are not around when plans are being made and are not involved in the process.  

Other than meals, almost everything is done as a group, and the group is usually together just before the free times, so plans can be made with  others.  So I may set out with others, but often prefer to go at my own pace and follow my own interests. Still I never hesitate to travel with Road Scholar as the problems I mentioned are definitely the exception.

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  • zen021519
    zen021519 over 2 years ago
    When I travel, I like to find neighborhood restaurants that are not in guide books but I go with a couple of recommendations from websites and guidebooks, just in case. I generally ask the reservation desk people what restaurants in the neighborhood serve fresh local food (then check out their websites) and have gotten some outstanding recommendations. In Dublin, for example, I got the recommendation to such a restaurant. It was so good that I went back the next night, our last on-your-own meal. People heard me talk about this and half of the group turned up that second night, practically taking over the whole restaurant. My meals there were my most memorable meals on that trip. RS now also tends to use hotels that often have restaurants so if you find yourself alone, eat in the hotel restaurant.
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  • whgwood052654
    whgwood052654 over 2 years ago in reply to zen021519
    What's the name of the restaurant in Dublin? We'll be there with RS in May/June. Any other suggestions since we are staying in Dublin an extra two days after the tour? Thank you.
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  • TravelHound
    TravelHound over 2 years ago in reply to whgwood052654
    Haven't been since I was a teenager. This site rarely disappoints and I have found some interesting things to do using frommers.com. www.frommers.com/.../attractions
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  • TravelHound
    TravelHound over 2 years ago in reply to whgwood052654
    Haven't been since I was a teenager. This site rarely disappoints and I have found some interesting things to do using frommers.com. www.frommers.com/.../attractions
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