Dating While on Vacation

The ins and outs of vacation dating

Romancing someone while on holiday or a road trip doesn’t differ very much from wooing a local single. You still need your charm, wit and good communication skills in order to succeed. But you should also correctly set your priorities: unless you specifically traveled to hunt for foreign love interests, then make sure you leave enough time for rest and relaxation – you are on a vacation, after all.

When approaching potential dates, always be upfront about the fact that you’re a tourist or traveler, since they’ll realize quickly enough that you aren’t a local. But honesty shouldn’t come at the expense of some fun, so be open and don’t miss a chance to meet with others. In the worst case scenario your date might become a good friend or a wingman for the next time you visit the place. If your partner agreed to a date, let him or her choose the location since they should know the town better. But don’t let yourself get blindsided and make sure you do some research about the place you are going to visit, just in case. Exploring the place in advance will boost your confidence, too.

Online dating and dating apps

If you seek an easy shortcut to meeting attractive singles while on a vacation then Tinder and other dating apps that are heavy on local dating will be your best friend. Since it uses location-based matchmaking, it will show potential dates in your current vicinity. And as Tinder is the messiah of quick hookups, no one will judge you for not wanting a long relationship. It’s also a good way to learn the place, since your partner might guide you through the city as part of the date.

Adjusting your dating profile to match the situation is another good idea (switching to the country’s language, for example). A little fiddling in the profile settings or matchmaking engine and voila, attractive strangers are queuing up to meet you!

You should consider registering to a dating site with an international presence too, such as eHarmony or Match.com. Specialized websites offer a smaller pool of singles in this case, and would limit your potential number of dates. Just make sure to pick a site with proper support for mobile devices, because you don’t want to spend your precious vacation in front of a computer.