It’s already January which means we’re deep into cuffing season, so if you haven’t cuffed a boo by now we’ve got some news for ya: you need to leave NYC and start looking elsewhere. That’s because NYC is reportedly one of the worst cities in the U.S. to be single. Sure, there are tons of fabulous solo dates to be had around the city, but there’s also some amazing romantic restaurants to check out, and doing so alone would, well, feel a bit lonely.
In steps Tinder’s “Year in Swipe,” where they’re uncovering the dating trends of 2024 and offering a glimpse into the future of dating in 2025–this year’s dating theme: unapologetic intentions. And if you’re looking to be shot by Cupid’s arrow before Valentine’s Day, they’re revealing exactly which countries are the most popular to passport to for singles.
Before we get into that, though, a little bit on the dating scene now. According to Melissa Hobley, Tinder’s Chief Marketing Ocer, “Singles are embracing intentionality in their dating lives—being upfront about what they want and refusing to settle.” She added:
This shift has driven three standout trends: Loud Looking, Kiss-met, and Nano-ships. These trends are all about empowering choice—whether it’s confidently stating your needs while Loud Looking, savoring serendipitous moments through Kiss-mets, or finding meaning in micro-connections with Nano-ships. While last year was focused on ‘dating for the plot’ and casually exploring, this year, singles are stepping up, leading with purpose, and making their dating journeys truly their own.
And, without further ado, these are the most popular countries for singles to passport to:
1. Mexico
2. Canada
3. Colombia
4. Philippines
5. Japan
6. France
7. Spain
8. Dominican Republic
9. Australia
10. Germany
Lucky for us, the U.S. passport was just rated one of the most powerful passports in the world, so you should have no issues flying to most, if not all of these places! But if you do decide to head to France or Germany, you’ll soon need this special travel authorization.
And, to support singles in manifesting their 2025 dating goals, Tinder has introduced their interactive Year In Swipe Vision Board tool where you can create personalized mood boards to set intentions for the year ahead.