Check out our top ten ways to escape Valentine's Day
The Museum of Broken Relationships: Zagreb, Croatia
This rather odd museum features a collection of pieces that signify the end of a relationship. From a wedding dress to an engraved box of matches, you can revel in the fact that you’re not the only one to experience heartache.
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New York City, New York
As the city that never sleeps, the fast-paced atmosphere and huge range of sights to see will mean you’ll never have time to contemplate the state of your love life. With plenty of fun to be had, parties to attend and shopping to be done, you can make New York not only the city that never sleeps; but the city that never sleeps with the same person twice.
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‘Be My Anti-Valentine’ Package: The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver
For those who want the promise of no cutesy hearts and flowers adorning the walls, the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver is hosting this anti-Valentine’s Day package. Featuring a voodoo doll, black rose, unlimited movies and a chance to ‘build your own sundae’, this is a perfect hideaway for the night.
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'The Ex-Files’ Story Slam: World Café Live, Philadelphia
It’s time to get your story on and commiserate with others during the ‘The Ex Files’ themed story telling night at the World Café. If your tale of failed romance is good enough, you may even get put through to the Grand Slam for a chance to be named ‘Best Storyteller in Philadelphia’.
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Paintball Game: Various Places
Why not get a group of similarly afflicted friends together and take out your aggression on the paintball field? With the chance to get dirty, have fun and shoot paint at your friends, there’s definitely nothing romantic about this at all.
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Denver, Colorado
Forbes Magazine has consistently ranked this city as the Number One place for singles: so if you’re looking for a break from the lovestruck couples in your life, this is definitely the place to go. If you fancy hitting the slopes at the same time, ski season is in full swing – or just hang out in one of the numerous breweries with like-minded singles.
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‘I Love You But I’ve Chosen Cocktails’: Tuscon, Arizona
Try out 3 amazing, original cocktails served up by expert mixologist Aaron DeFeo at the Hotel Congress in Arizona. If you’ve got no problem with others flaunting their love, but would rather spend the evening with friends – this is a great way to pass the night.
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Anti-Valentine’s Vampire Party: London, England
For something completely different, try celebrating Halloween 8 months in advance at this Vampire party in trendy Holborn, London. Instead of Sex-On-The-Beach, drink a Bloody Mary and enjoy dressing up in your worst instead of your best.
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Non Valentine’s Day Cruise: Las Vegas, Nevada
Jump on board the Non-Valentine’s Day Cruise along Lake Las Vegas and take advantage of the complimentary champagne for this hour-long journey. If you’re not a water lover, head to Palms Place instead for their Singles Soiree – including combating a heart-shaped piñata.
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I Do, Now I Don’t
So how can you afford to take advantage of these Valentine’s Day escapes? By selling your unwanted romantic memorabilia on I Do Now I Don’t of course! With abandoned wedding rings, dresses and various gifts, it’s the perfect way to say goodbye – and make some money at the same time!
