Not looking for love? 8 places to go to forget Valentine's Day
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Couples, couples and more couples... this year, take a break from it all and discover 8 unknown destinations that Cupid forgot!
Get away from it all in the Thar desert
After a short stay in New Delhi, get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and head to Jaisalmer: this city built in the middle of the desert is famous for its fortress and silver jewellery. Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Marriott Resort & Spa and then leave civilization behind and spend a magical night under the stars, with no love-struck couples in sight.
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Dance to the rhythm of the samba in Brazil
If your heart is not beating wildly, try the samba! In the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Samba City offers you a colourful and vibrant dance show amidst the floats and costumes reserved for the famous carnival. Choose a chic outfit and take a class at one of the many schools in the neighbourhood. Who knows, dancing might be the love of your life. Vamos!
Find out more about Rio de Janeiro
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Let Canada blow you away
To look down on love, head for Toronto! Nestled on the CN tower more than 550 metres above the ground, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. And Canadians haven't forgotten single people in need of thrills with the famous “Edge Walk”: attached to a harness, you lean over the void... an activity reserved for those who are as cool as a cucumber!
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Wildlife adventure in Kenya
Once you arrive in Nairobi, take the road to Lake Nakuru and get ready to see pink! A million flamingos surrounded by gazelles, leopards, hippos and many others live in this natural reserve dedicated to Kenyan fauna. The luckiest of you might see a Rothschild giraffe, while the 400 species of birds flying over the water will make you dizzy. With your hat on your head and camera around your neck, you'll only have eyes for the wildlife.
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Enjoy a good comedy in Paris
Come to one of the many Parisian theatres and have a good laugh! Real love doesn't exist on stage: prolonged celibacy, divorce, cheating.... Choose the right show and sit comfortably in your seat: let the show of great love dramas begin!
To see the play “Le Clan des divorcées”:
Comédie Saint Martin
33, boulevard Saint Martin
75003 Paris
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Forget your ex in London
If you love irony, go to London for The Ex Show. XNTHONY, a famous cabaret and theatre artist, presents a musical comedy tribute to fallen lovers! Musicians and actors promise a wild evening that exorcises anyone's ex, and you might even meet someone else's. He seems like a nice guy on the left, doesn't he?
To see “The Ex Show”:
The Glory
281 Kingsland Road
London E2 8AS
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Enjoy a meal for one in Seoul
Who said eating together was better? At the Ichi-men restaurant in Seoul you can enjoy delicious snacks in your own company, and if you really don't want to talk to anyone, there isn't even a waiter, as you make your order via a terminal at the restaurant entrance! And to make sure you're not disturbed by your neighbour, the tables reserved for those eating alone are separated by thick wooden panels. Enjoy my meal!
Ichi-men
72-1 Changcheon-dong
Seodaemun-gu
Seoul
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Leave love at the door of a luxury Riad
Need to recharge your batteries? Fall in love with the Kheirredine Riad in Marrakech, the ideal sanctuary for a bit of self-pampering. After a hammam session and a massage with natural ingredients, a gourmet dining experience awaits you with views over the snow-covered peaks of the Atlas Mountains. In the secluded patio, let any remaining romantic musings evaporate like the steam escaping from your Moroccan tea. Have an enjoyable stay in Marrakech!