New York: The City that Never Sleeps, an adventure that grabs the imaginations of many people and now we have the chance to combine that experience with one of lifes other great adventures: forming an unbreakable relationship. There are many websites that encourage the amazing concept of travel dating, wherein you plan a journey with an attractive stranger. In the hope of finding ‘the one’, some people travel to New York, the culture capitol of the world. If you’re thinking of trying out a travel date, but have no idea what to do, then you may benefit from learning a few factors to keep in mind. Here are a few tips on where to go, what to do, and the ways to make your foray into the world of travel dating, a success.

Meeting Place in New York

Once you have set up your account with your travel-dating site of choice, have found yourself a companion and know you are travelling somewhere, in this case the magical city of New York, your next step will be to decide on your initial encounter. Realistically, you’ll want to be safe: meeting strangers can be a tricky business, and the pair of you will both want to make sure that you’re making the right choice before you can move on to the fun of exploring and adventuring. With this in mind, ideally you’ll want to agree on a public or open space for your first meeting, somewhere that will allow the pair of you to get a good first impression of each other and be able to get your journey off to a good start.

Such ideal places in New York would be notable landmarks, which would be easy to find, or well-known establishments that, in a worst-case scenario, you will be able to make a quick and safe getaway from. Central Park or Times Square would make a good start, being both open and public. If things go well at the initial phase, you will find yourself already at one of New York’s biggest tourist attractions to begin your adventure.

Where to Stay in New York

After meeting up, you will need somewhere to stay, and usually this can be arranged beforehand. Finding cheap accommodation in New York can be pretty simple, and any traveller will tell you the best way to travel is to stay in a hostel. Hostels are cheap, numerous and great ways to meet fellow travellers. They can be found in most of the more tourist-oriented locations, or within easy commute to them, but if you have the budget, you may want to splash out on a hotel. After all, this is not just a trip to explore the city. You are also there to see what can bloom between yourself and your chosen travel partner, and for this a hostel may not be ideal.

Splitting the cost of a hotel can make a stay much more affordable, as well as offering the pair of you the privacy to get to know one another while you’re not out staring with wide-eyed wonder at the marvels of New York. Again, hotels are numerous, but can get quite expensive, especially within popular areas. Keeping an honest and open discussion about your budgets would be the best way to tackle any unexpected costs.