Singles holidays...an oxymoron? Certainly exploited as a package by holiday providers. There are holiday companies en-masse that market themselves online as ‘single holiday’ providers. I dispute; such a thing exists.
From research, a single holiday for 1 person in ‘a’ hotel cost the same, as the same holiday for 2 in the same hotel (flights aside).
Whilst understanding the logic. The hotels are sold by the ‘room’ despite the number of occupants and not disagreeing with this perspective. It is obvious commercial sense. But how can it be classed as a ‘singles holiday’? This implies it will evidently cost less as it is only for 1 person, it is never the case.
If you’re able to see the wood amongst the trees, dismiss the marketing fog that exists which is simply used to allure that target market using the term ‘single’.
Belonging to a community group, such as where we are (no self-indulgent promoting intended). A single traveller can at least have the option of sharing accommodation from a group of individuals they have come to know personally. OR. Search for appropriate accommodation and book separate rooms. Whatever the circumstances, the term ‘singles holiday’ implies a lesser financial cost than the same for 2 people and it simply isn’t true. The only saving is booking 1 seat on a flight, accommodation is never (or rarely) reducing cost for single occupancy.
I am speaking from experience as both a single traveller and as a couple.
If the favouring opinion would rely on and include;
“The singles specific holiday will include many more individuals in the same situation”
a) if personal social interaction is limited so much, to the extent you can only speak to others who are single, it's maybe a separate problem.
b) Every time I have travelled alone, the social interaction with strangers ‘massively’ increases compared to travelling with a partner. People feel less intrusive to introduce conversation when you are alone. Hence, offering the result, if required, from a single traveller. Others who are alone are far more likely to interact with somebody else who is alone than a couple?
c) If the logic was based purely from a ‘relationship/partner finding’ point of view, would it not be better to explore actual dating sites or community groups instead first? Rather than paying a premium and being held for a week in a hotel with a group of people you’re tied to, whom you don’t necessarily gel with.
As always, only an opinion, willing to be convinced otherwise, if its convincing! Interested to understand perspective from others whether agreeable or not, and whether it is considered value for money.
I will be exploring this topic further this year when I experience my first singles holiday, so stay in contact for an update.
Have a great Easter weekend!
(Coming next, Van-life experience in Morocco escaping the Schengen area required time period)