Going on holidayTwenty per cent of divorced men and women take a holiday in the first six months after their divorce and twenty five per cent of those admit to having had a fling with a member of the opposite sex while away. It's so unfair It can be done It seems that if you’re newly single and you want a break on your own just to lie in the sun somewhere quietly and to reflect about life then most travel agents will look straight through you, ignore what you really need and give you what they think you want. But don’t throw the flip-flops and Gap T-shirt back in the wardrobe just yet, because this is not an insuperable problem. So what the hell, pack those flip-flops , decide what you really want to get out of your holiday, make sure you choose a travel operator that understands your circumstances and hop it to somewhere exotic. Comment on this article |
Type of holidayA holiday gives you the opportunity to relax after divorce or can be an opportunity to let your hair down and have fun. Whatever you choose to do make the most of things. Whatever your circumstances you need to plan your break taking into consideration what type of holiday will deliver the get away you need. You need to ensure the holiday you settle on offers the right mix of elements for success. All the major companies, including the UK’s oldest travel agent Thomas Cook are brimful with special offers and package deals to exotic places all over the world, as well as holidays closer to home. To help you decide on the type of break that would be best for you here is a short list of popular choices. Summer and winter sun Depending on the time of year there will be a big difference in the length of your flight if you want to relax and top up your tan - having applied the appropriate sun screen of course. But whatever the season at home, nothing beats getting away from it all for a week or two basking in the sun (or possibly lurking in the shade). The package holiday is still massively popular and if you’re prepared to travel that bit further (and have the budget to do so), consider exotic destinations further afield for that post divorce break. There are plenty of inexpensive flights and hotels available or if your divorce settlement was on the generous side there are hundreds of flight and hotel deals available in far-flung locations Cultural breaks If you find the idea of lying on a beach boring, (as many people do), there’s always the option of a holiday based exploring the culture and history of a country. Such breaks can be fun as well as stimulating. You can also use your holiday to volunteer for conservation work or community development projects in some of the world’s poorest countries. Just pick a subject or a place you want to know more about, and there’s a holiday option somewhere to match it. Activity and adventure If you are the adventurous type The Adventure Company has a range of exciting holidays which should appeal to those who want a less conventional holiday if you fancy discovering Vietnam, taking the road to Samarkand or following the Kasbah trail. Family holidays ![]() You may be divorced but if there are children involved then you are still part of a family even if you only see them at weekends and during school holidays. As children get older it becomes more difficult to please everyone concerned and hotel holidays can be restricting if you have lively young ones clamouring to do different things. The self catering option is a good compromise both here and abroad. Cottages4you has properties for rent across the UK, Europe, the US and South Africa. Mini breaks Very much a modern travel trend, the mini break can be the perfect way to unwind post divorce. Cheaper than a conventional holida... |