Alternative Vacations for Singles
Who said there's anything wrong with being single? On your next vacation, steer away from couple-heavy spots. Instead, venture into the high-energy U.S. cities that never sleep, attempt to hike up a mountain in a national park, or mesh with others on a cruise who are single too. Whether you travel with a group of friends or entirely solo, there are numerous places in the U.S. and around the world that are geared toward singles.
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A Recent Breakup
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If you recently broke up with a significant other, cheapflights.com suggests that you travel to cities with lots of energy and activities. Splurge on a new wardrobe on Fifth Avenue in New York, or check out the new Yankee Stadium. In Miami, spend the day working on your beach tan, and spend the night partying on the beach. For an international option, head to Aruba, which according to cheapflights.com, has named itself "one happy island" and offers tons of water sports, casinos, restaurants and dance clubs.
A Group of Friends
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To release your mind of the fact that you're single, plan a trip with a group of other single friends. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps! Each one of your friends will find an area of interest, whether it be gambling, drinking, dancing, attending shows, or enjoying theme and water parks. If you'd like your group to mesh with other groups, take a cruise to the Caribbean Islands and engage with others on the boat. For an international option, head to Dublin, which according to tenontours.com, is one of the most friendly and diverse cities in the world. Head to Temple Bar and meet people from around the world!
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A Chance to Meet Someone
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If your goal is to meet a new significant other on this vacation, numerous organizations set up vacations just for that purpose. At singlestravelservice.com, vacations are planned around the world for solo travelers to enjoy and meet new people. Trips include a cruise to Alaska, a camping trip in Yellowstone National Park and an Ecuador cultural tour. Some cruises are geared toward singles over the age of 40. At singlegirlsdating.com, ample options are provided that offer cruises for women to meet single bachelors. Some are even weekend trips that won't take away from your workweek.
A Solo Rejuvenation
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Some people, single or otherwise, want to travel solo to get away from everyday stress and come home refreshed. For a retreat out in nature, hike along the hilly mountain paths inside Glacier National Park in Montana. In Tuscan, spend a day golfing or receiving a meditative mud bath at a local spa. Internationally, stay in an Italian villa while taking a cooking course or attempting to write a novel.
An Adventure
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If adventure is what you crave, find some friends as daring as yourself, or risk it alone for a story to tell later. Plan a whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and enjoy nights sleeping under the stars. Tour the old west while visiting Indian villages and purchasing some ancient Navajo artifacts and souvenirs. Internationally, zip-line through a lush rainforest in Costa Rica after sightseeing on a safari boat ride. In the evening, visit the Arenal Volcano and watch bright red lava spurt out from the darkness.
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