7 Hot Destinations for Singles

Few pursuits in life provide as many giddy thrills as a trip to a faraway destination – while single. But where should the free venture to in order to find fun, adventure and love? These seven eclectic, cosmopolitan destinations rank up there with the very best in the world.

Dubai

Beneath the veneer of strict Emirati laws and customs lurks a different side to Dubai. A side tens of thousands of single expats know all too well. If you can traverse the U.A.E. city’s occasional drawbacks, Dubai could well be the place you score love – or at the very least, a memorable time.

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The notable expat paradise may come with certain inherent provisos but nonetheless, lures people from every corner of the globe to work hard and play hard. As a result, Dubai is full of attractive, highly-educated, affluent and well-connected single men and women. Whether you come as a tourist and book a swanky room at one of many luxury Dubai hotels or take a chance on a lucrative second career, the premier United Arab Emirates metropolis could change your life.

New York City

Forget what the girls of Sex and the City have to say: The Big Apple is a first-rate city for the uncommitted. The best of the best in every possible discipline and human endeavour live and work in New York City and yes, while the pace of daily life is frenetic, there’s always time to meet new people. This is “The City That Never Sleeps” after all and when it comes to nightclubs, restaurants, shops and museums, no other city tops New York.

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Los Angeles

On the other side of the continental U.S., the City of Angels seduces singles with a heady mix of decadent nightlife, Hollywood magic and cool, Pacific Coast charm. Even on a budget, hotels in Los Angeles are fabulous and set the scene for this dynamic, multi-cultural metropolis of 15 million people. From Rodeo Drive to Venice, Santa Monica to West Hollywood, L.A. is incomparable.

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London

The supreme alpha city of London provides the single set with boundless prospects. The English capital’s myriad boroughs offer innumerable points of interest to discover, from vast parks to world-class museums, Michelin-star restaurants to concert halls. With a little chutzpah, all you have to do to break the ice in London is walk out the door and explore. A spark can happen anywhere, from the dance floor of a posh nightclub to the balcony of the Royal Albert Hall.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a mad hive of activity, where millions work and play tirelessly. A city where population density plays to the single man or woman’s advantage, the PRC Special Region is nonpareil. Hong Kong truly has it all in one fun, manageable parcel: magnificent skyscrapers, opulent hotels, sumptuous cuisine, vibrant nightlife, fine shops and one of the best public transit systems on the planet.

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Rome

Romance and Rome go hand in hand. While the city can provoke melancholy in lonely travelers, intrepid and pro-active singles hit the piazzas and get busy. Boredom is not in the capital of Italy’s vocabulary so when in Rome, absolutely do as the Romans do: eat, drink, walk and blend. In short, live la dolce vita.

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Paris

For pure joie de vivre, the City of Light is inimitable. Paris, the unequivocal capital of France, is second to none for romance, passion and vitality. The city has a soul and indomitable spirit that pulses on the streets of Montmartre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Quartier Latin and Trocadéro. For a liaison or love, why would you go anywhere else?

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