10 Destinations For The Broken-Hearted (PHOTOS)

If you've just gone through a break-up, reading about romantic getaways can be tough at any time of year -- but there's nothing quite like the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day to make the newly-single feel like they're the only ones not currently in a relationship. Not everyone thinks that travel is the best cure for a broken heart, but you don't have to be a travel junkie to see how a change of scenery can help you get past the worst stages of grief.

Some destinations are super-romantic and may not be ideal options if you're nursing a broken heart, but others seem tailor-made to help you get over your ex. Even in some quintessentially romantic places it's possible to immerse yourself in your new surroundings by participating in a special retreat or hands-on activity.

Here are 10 destinations for the broken-hearted, where you can re-launch the next phase of your life or just find the space you need to curse your ex cry in private.

Read more about relationships and travel:

• 7 Places to Make Love Before You Die
• Five Unexpected (and Perfect) Destinations for a Proposal
• How to Impress Guys from Around the World

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Comments

[LogicalMathMan]

06:06 PM on 02/14/2012

My house for da ladies.....(it's not shown in the pic)

[beauwulff]

05:29 PM on 02/14/2012

Whew, I was afraid they included the Seine.

[liberalbug]

08:54 PM on 02/14/2012

It's been reported that many jilted lovers have tried to throw themselves and their broken hearts in the Seine only to have both spit right back out. Paris is for lovers, not losers!

[Jcaesar319]

05:29 PM on 02/14/2012

"Hey Joe Shmoe your girlfriend just dumped you what are you gonna do next? I 'm going ot Disneyland!!"

[TruNYC]

04:39 PM on 02/14/2012

Dominican Republic for me..

[jco2008]

03:39 PM on 02/14/2012

I hear the Heartbreak Hotel has some good rates.

[littlechanges]

03:28 PM on 02/14/2012

Go surfing in Hawaii. Better yet, bike around the Big Island.

[ArChiMi]

03:18 PM on 02/14/2012

You can't run away from pain. It travels with you everywhere. But having said that, I rather be in Tahiti feeling the pain than at home staring at the wall.

[american-dolt]

03:13 PM on 02/14/2012

Welp, guess I'm off to Amsterdam.

[FreidaPeeples]

03:37 PM on 02/14/2012

LOVE Amsterdam!

[maria52]

03:03 PM on 02/14/2012

I will vote for the retreat in Japan, because, I would love to have a (preferably extremely gorgeous young) man flatter me constantly and be at my beck and call and then, to avoid prison, I would then fly over for the kickboxing retreat pronto), and , after that, I would round out the trip with the dolphin therapy. Oh, on second thought, I think I might go for the kickboxing first, just to be on the safe side.

[liberalbug]

08:59 PM on 02/14/2012

dolphin therapy is bound to land you in a bit of trouble too. careful with how far you take that therapy, and ask for Flipper's ID lest PETA get on your case.

[maria52]

11:57 AM on 02/15/2012

LOL LOL LOL That was really funny............ Yeah, it's so easy to get in trouble in the world today................ hee hee hee .... things can get misconstrued a lot...... hee hee hee

[AKansasComment]

02:48 PM on 02/14/2012

And you're telling me all this TODAY? I could have used this information a month ago when I could have booked a flight. Sheesh.

[ibeyour1]

01:56 PM on 02/14/2012

I think either the day b4 (13th) or the day after (15th) should be dubbed "Singles Day" and all couples have to stay home so anywhere you go you know all the people are single National Hookup Day!

[peachfuzz]

12:35 PM on 02/14/2012

Love yourself and look at the bright side of being single. Don't give advertisers or anyone the power to make you miserable on any day of the year. Pamper yourself on holidays. Celebrate YOU. Create more birthdays for yourself :)

[chaya]

12:08 PM on 02/14/2012

I like the maid/butler cafe idea, but why is it the men get called "master" by giggling maids who perform dances for them and women just get guys who fluff their pillows?

If I went to one of these things I would want the guy to call me "mistress," strut and show off, and perform antics for me.

It's only fair.

[orlenda]

12:03 PM on 02/14/2012

how about taking a walk in nature? that can be accomplished no matter where you live and can make you feel wonderful!

i also suggest "self love" on v-day, go to a spa and pamper yourself for example! again can be accomplished anywhere!

[lagik]

11:30 AM on 02/14/2012

Amsterdam will heal a broken heart! you will forget all of your problems here!
should have a place like Amsterdam in the US!

[orthobobsuruncle]

04:44 PM on 02/14/2012

If we had it in the US, it would be like Disneyland. It would be Amstyland. Disnerdam. You know what I mean.