Suggestions For Travel For Single Ladies
Traveling is always a fun and enriching experience for all types of people including singles, married couples and families bringing along their children. But this leisure activity is best enjoyed when you’re single. Being single means having the ability to decide on your own without having to consider a partner or a kid and you can go just about anywhere you like.
For single ladies, traveling offers a lot of opportunities. It enables one to learn about a country’s culture through visits to its well known historical landmarks and museums, to shop for clothes, antiques and other unique items and to meet potential partners at popular bars and nightclubs.
In the U.S., millions of single American women travel at least once each year. Women are also said to be the main trip planners and nearly 40 percent of those age 35 and above do not have a permanent travel partner. In the recent years, statistics showed that of the more than 34 million adults in the U.S. who have traveled solo, women accounted for 47 percent. Additionally, women made up 52 percent of adventure travelers based on a 2006 survey by the Adventure Travel Trade Association.
So, if you belong to the single women’s club and looking for a great place to visit during your vacation, we have some suggestions that might help you plan your next trip.
Matrimonial
The best places to get married these days range from the popular island resort destinations to the exotic and magical places such as the castles of Europe. Although it used to be that only celebrities can afford to spend for extravagant weddings, the masses are slowly catching up with the trend.
A study by The Conde Nast Bridal Group revealed that an estimated 16 percent of first marriages occur in far flung areas. If second marriages are included in the statistics, the figure goes up to 60 percent.
Las Vegas , Nevada
Single women in search of a popular place to tie the knot should definitely consider Las Vegas in the U.S. This is where you can plan your wedding in only a few days and get married right away. If you still haven’t found a partner you’d want to marry, you just might even find him in Las Vegas. And if by chance the two of click and you decide to be husband and wife instantly, no problem because you can say your “I do’s” in no time at all. And with the numerous of hotels and resorts in the area, Las Vegas indeed remains to be a top wedding destination in the U.S.
New York City
There are hundreds of great places to hold weddings in New York. One of the recommended areas is The Foundry in Long Island City, a former 19th century metal foundry featuring old exposed bricks and steel railings. The Central Park Boathouse is also an ideal place with its lovely terrace or windowed room that overlooks the lake.
Hawaii
If a beach wedding is what you wish for, Hawaii is highly recommended especially when planning for a summer wedding. Whether you have the bucks or on a budget, there really should be no problem. If you have a big budget, you can have an extravagant wedding, celebrity-style but if not, you can just have a small and private ceremony in any resort you like. A survey among wedding coordinators, photographers and other wedding professionals in Hawaii revealed some of the perfect wedding locations such as the Makena Cove, Kapalua Bay and Olowalu Plantation in Maui, Saint Peter’s Church and Kikaua Point Beach Park in the Big Island, the Chapel by the Sea and Na Aina Kai Botanical in Kauai and the Makapu’u Beach in Oahu.
Ireland
An Irish Celtic wedding is best held in a castle giving the bride every opportunity to feel like a queen. The Adare Manor, a former hunting retreat of English gentlemen, boasts of great quality in terms of venue, service and food making it on top of the list. The Powerscourt Castle, situated on the Wicklow Hills outside Dublin, is next in line. The place is elegant with lovely gardens that include one of Ireland’s finest golf courses. Other ideal places are the University Church, Dromoland Castle and Hotel Dunloe Castle.
Sexual
Single ladies like the excitement of meeting guys during their travel. The same is very true with men especially the bachelors. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to go on dates or enjoy safe sex while you’re on vacation if you’re not yet committed to any man. Meeting guys and sleeping with them, too, add to the thrill of your travel.
Las Vegas , Nevada
Visit the casinos in Vegas where surely plenty of men go to. Men love to play casino games and these gaming centers are abundant in Las Vegas. You ladies should not feel shy going in there but rather, boost up your confidence and hit the card games tables and place your bet. Who knows, you might just attract a hunk while you’re playing there.
Mac Stores
Cosmopolitan Magazine recommends visiting Mac or Apple shops as one of the best places to meet “good-looking merchandise” or guys or men or dudes or whatever you call them. One great way to attract a guy in the store, as Cosmo suggests, is to go to a display unit (a computer or laptop, that is) and check you email or sign up for a free workshop while among the company of single men. Most men are gadget lovers as evident in the sales of iPods and MacBooks so, why not show your interest in what they love.
New York City
The Big Apple has lots of great restaurants that not only offer scrumptious food and the finest wines but are also ideal places to meet guys as well. You could meet some financial executives here such as those from Goldman Sachs or Lehman Brothers or even celebrities who are often seen bar hopping at night.
United Kingdom
To enjoy sexual satisfaction during your travel, try the U.K. According to Men’s Health, British men are the most sexually satisfied as they are not scared to ask for what they want.
Poland
Polish men are monogamous and satisfied with their sex lives. This is favorable for committed relationships compared to the casual sex hookups.
The Philippines, India and Thailand
These three Asian countries have a thriving sex industry where you can experience cheap sex. Although prostitution is considered illegal here, many sex workers continue with their jobs to the enjoyment of foreign visitors looking to have sexual satisfaction while on vacation.
Museums
Museums are a must-see when visiting a new country. It allows visitors to learn about the history and culture of the place on a more personal perspective. Here, we list some of the most famous museums in around the world based on their collections, art works and architecture.
The Louvre, Paris
This is the best and most popular museum to visit. The Louvre is housed in a former palace of French kinds and displays some of the most important artifacts from the ancient civilizations to the first half of the 19th century. Art works by renowned artists such as da Vinci and Rembrandt can be found here including, of course, the Mona Lisa.
The Vatican Museums, Vatican City
There are 22 separate collections here including art pieces, maps and religious artifacts. The grandest attractions are the Michaeangelo’s dome and spiral columns of Bernini. Must-sees also are the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms.
The British Museum, London
This place features a huge collection of ancient art comprising seven million artifacts. Some of the most important collection of ancient Egyptian items outside of Cairo can be found here. Built in 1753, The British museum accommodates more than six million visitors every year. The Reading Room’s dome which now houses the information center is a main attraction.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Met, established in 1870, boasts of more than two million art works from the different parts of the world including Islamic art, European paintings and arms and armor used in the olden times. The collections displayed here range from the ancient times to the modern era. The daggers and swords made by a famous Japanese swordsmith Rai Kunitoshi can be found here.
The Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
This is the biggest museum complex and research organization in the world comprising of 16 museums and galleries. Each of the museum has a distinct theme from Air and Space, African Art, IMAX theaters, among others. It features more than 142 million memorabilia. One of the most visited museums is the National Museum of American History notably the exhibits pertaining to the September 11 attacks.
The Prado, Madrid
The Prado Museum with its 18th century architecture is one of the world’s most visited museums. It features the best of Spanish art mostly paintings done by Velasquez, Goya, Murillo, El Greco among many others. The most attractive painting here is the The Three Graces by Rubens depicting three naked women dancing. Other items on exhibit are drawings, coins, medals and decorative art.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
This museum boasts of biggest collection of art and history in the Netherlands. Built in 1800, the place is famous for its 17th century paintings including 20 artworks of Rembrandt, sculptures and applied art. Its main attraction is The Night Watch painting by Rembrandt featuring a group of militiamen in action.
Shopping
It’s undeniable that women have a penchant for shopping wherever they go. Single ladies have good reasons to shop til they drop especially those who have a regular income. With no husband and children to spend for, they have all the chance to spend for their favorite things.
Hong Kong
Whether you go for branded clothes and other personal items or you prefer the unbranded stuff but still with great quality, design and comfort, then Hong Kong should be in your must-visit shopping destinations. Each year, this popular tourist area in Asia holds bargain sales notably during the summer months of July to September and the winter period from late December to February where shoppers can really get big discounts.
For branded items, go to the popular malls such The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince’s Building, Alexandra house, the ifc mall and the Pacific Place in the Adminralty area while for inexpensive clothing and fashion accessories, the place to visit are the Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West collectively known as The Lanes, Stanley Street. Sheng Wan is where you’ll find Chinese handicraft and fabric shops. The Cat Street bazaar features stalls and shops selling antiques from old coins and watches to stone carvings as well as Chinese herbal medicines.
Dubai , U.A.E.
Dubai is one of the world’s best cities and is a haven for tourists who love to shop. It should be easy to go shopping in the city as most hotels arrange shopping tours for guests. The shopping malls worth visiting there are the City Center, Burjuman and Lamcy Plaza where you can find many branded names. If you’d like to get great deals on bargain items such as electronics, garments and textile, the Bur Dubai street, Karama and Gold Market in Deira are ideal. The Gold Market is the best place to shop for gold products including jewelry.
London , U.K.
London is a top destination for shoppers. Here, you will find a wide range of luxury shops and bargain stores whether you’re looking for antiques, exotic stuff or fashionable clothes for adults or children. Tourists who are big spenders have a choice to shop at either the big designer stores or at independent boutiques. Harrods, Liberty and Savile Row are just some of the internationally renowned shopping centers. For antiques, the auction houses of Sotheby’s, Christies and Bonhams are in South Kensington and Mayfair.
Madrid , Spain
Visitors in Madrid can find a shop in almost every street in the city and so, they really have a lot of choices. However, the most recommended shopping areas to go to are the Sol-Mayor-Arenal, Gran Via, Princesa, Bravo Murillo and Serrano-Goya. In the Puerta del Sol district, there are many shops on the plaza selling souvenirs. On Calle del Carman and Calle Preciados Streets, one will find various items from silk shawls to Italian and Spanish shoes. The famous El Corte Ingles shopping center and the FNAC, the city’s largest music and book store, are on Calle Preciados. The Goya-Serrano area is where the signature fashions can be found. International and Spanish designer shops here are aplenty such as Valentino, Lacoste, Donna Karan, Yves Saint Laurent, Channel, Versace and Gucci. | 
