Megan Hill, 21, from Essex, booked a romantic getaway to a five-star hotel in Corfu, Greece, with her boyfriend of two years Shane, 21, but they ended up breaking up just days before the trip
A woman has shared her awkward experince of going on a holiday with her ex-boyfriend just after they had broken up – a situation made more evident due to being surrounded by lovey-dovey couples and having to share a bed. Megan Hill, a 21-year-old digital marketer from Essex, planned a romantic trip to five-star hotel in Corfu, Greece with her boyfriend Shane, also aged 21, whom she was deeply in love with at the time of booking the trip to celebrate their anniversary.
Unfortunately, by end of May 2023, mere days before their scheduled holiday, their relationship hit the rocks. Despite the heartbreak, the pair took the tough decision to go ahead with the holiday as they had individually paid nearly £900 for the trip.
They were both unwilling to cancel the trip with no insurance cover at such a short notice despite their personal differences. In describing the experience, Megan said, “Our journey began on a sour note.
“My ex’s dad, who drove us to the airport, made a cutting remark about my ex’s apparent heartbreak compared to my composed demeanour. It was an emotional punch that left me feeling self-conscious and embarrassed. This set the tone for a trip filled with awkwardness and unspoken tension.”
She added, “In Corfu, the awkwardness of sharing a bed was palpable. I had to create a pillow barrier between us to maintain some semblance of personal space. We had established clear boundaries: no touching, no saying ‘I love you’ and no discussions about getting back together. Despite these rules, being in such close quarters was challenging,” reports the Liverpool Echo.
“Surprisingly, amidst the tension, there were moments of harmony. We stayed in the Kerkyra Blue Hotel N’ Spa, and had booked all inclusive, so we enjoyed the fantastic food and drink in the hotel, played cards, explored Corfu, and even enjoyed some pleasant dinners and walks together.
“However, the Italian restaurant we ate out in was super romantic, so that was pretty awkward and served as a bittersweet reminder of why we had got together in the first place, though the experience only reinforced that our relationship had run its course. Being surrounded by happy couples on a romantic holiday added salt to the wound.
“The frequent requests from other couples to take their photos only highlighted the stark contrast between our fractured relationship and their blissful unions. Shane and I never argued much as a couple, but as exes, our disagreements were frequent and emotionally charged.
“Looking back, the holiday prolonged the breakup and gave my ex false hope. I felt constantly guilty and unable to relax. If you find yourself in a similar situation, my advice is simple: cancel the trip if you can. The emotional toll isn’t worth it. If cancellation isn’t an option, carve out time for yourself and don’t feel pressured to spend every moment together. Remember, it’s your holiday too.
“Despite the moments of unexpected harmony, the trip only solidified my feelings that the breakup was the right decision. My ex is a lovely person, but not the right one for me. If I could do it all over again, I would have preferred to get a refund or waited until after the trip to break up.”
Megan’s tale comes as fresh stats from holiday firm First Choice reveal a whopping 80% of young Brits confess they find it tough to turn down travel plans with others due to the fear of letting down friends, family or partners. In response to such dilemmas, First Choice has rolled out a new service aptly named ‘Flex’.
It offers travellers the option to cancel their getaway and snag a full refund, provided they do so at least 48 hours before they’re due to jet off.
