Good vacation idea for a solo trip?

[Anonymous]

My kids will be with their dad, and I want to go somewhere to unwind after some serious emotional turmoil. I will be by myself as none of my friends or family can join me up here, and I don't want to be sad. This could be tough, but I'd like to avoid romantic places but I would love a beach vacation. I'd also like to be able to stay busy so I don't dwell on my situation. Lastly, as if it's not a tall enough order already, I'd like it to be reasonably priced. I looked at a cruise out of Baltimore but the ships got such bad reviews, and my price as a single was just 2x the going rate for one person (!!).

Any ideas? I'm not from here so I don't know the beach sites or any places that might be interesting that are drivable from here. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Ocean City, MD. I have a female cousin who goes at least 3 times a year by herself and feels safe and has a great time. I'm not sure where she stays but I know it is on the beach close to the boardwalk. She went right after she broke up with her fiance so she had alot of issues to work out that trip and came back feeling somewhat better.

What about Miami Beach around South Beach area?

[Anonymous]

I love movies, so I travel solo to film festivals. Maine is having one in July. Montreal's is the end of August.

[Anonymous]

If you want something a little on the self-awareness spectrum, you could go to Yogaville in Virginia. Its very peaceful and they have classes and stuff to do, plus its pretty cheap. Otherwise, I think the beach would be nice.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes you can get pretty good deals on Carribbean vacations during the summer. Maybe an all-inclusive resort - pick a place that isn't all couples and families.

[Anonymous]

I would look into eitehr a spa vacation or a Outward Bound type vacation. Depending on what you like to do you can hike, bike, play golf, anything. Deciding what to do is only half of the issue - taking advantage of the time you have to care only about yourself - and enjoy it like you truely deserve to do so is the most important thing.