If you are a single mom, traveling alone may seem like a frivolous expense you cannot afford. But if you don't take time out for yourself, you will be doing everyone around you a great disservice. Everyone needs alone time, time to reflect, and time to think about their lives. Even though you may have many responsibilities in your life, you also need to take care of yourself as well.

When planning a vacation, the first decision is to figure out where you want to go. Even if you don't travel too far, it should be somewhere that you will enjoy. Visiting a new state or region of the world is a great idea. If you don't want to travel alone, you can go with a group of friends. Single mom travel weekends can be a tradition that you and your group of single friends can start. Each year, one person in the groups chooses a place to go that is new and exciting.

When it's your turn to plan the group vacation, find out if there are any places in particular that those in the group want to travel to. Then you should determine how much everyone can spend. This may vary from year to year, so make sure that everyone is comfortable paying for the vacation. After determining the budget, you should research places that are within your price range and find out more about getting there as well. If you decide to drive in order to save money, you should also determine who will be driving.

Planning a group vacation can oftentimes be more stressful than planning one for yourself. But when you plan correctly, everything should fall into place. Make sure you set deadlines as to when the money for the trip will be due. This is important so you can book enough rooms, airplane tickets, and make other arrangements. After planning your trip, remind those in your group what they will need to bring on the trip and any other details at least one month before the trip. If making arrangements to watch the kids, do this at least a month in advance as well.

After deciding where to go, you should choose when to go and book all of your flights, hotel, and rental car needs. You should also decide where your children will be staying while you are gone. Many moms let them stay at relative's homes or friend's homes when they are away. After finding a place for the children, you should research where you are going to find some exciting places to visit once you get there.

Even though it will seem strange traveling without your children, you will be able to relax once you arrive at your destination. There are many fun activities for those who are traveling alone and those who are traveling with a group. You will enjoy being on your own without having as many responsibilities. Once you return, you will find that even though you missed your children, getting a break is what you needed.