This Is Where You Should Travel If You've Had A Painful Breakup

Rebound vacations are a thing now.

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19 April 2017

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Breakups are the absolute worst and the one thing that's worse than breaking up with someone you love is the pain that follows.

Typical ways that people deal with breakups are to wallow, listen to sad songs, eat a pint of ice cream or get a new haircut. However, a new way to deal with breakups is becoming increasingly popular - say hello to rebound vacations.

A rebound vacation is a trip you take by yourself or with your friends post a breakup to gain a new perspective and get out of your own head. Here are 5 spots that are sure to help you kickstart the healing process.

1. Krabi, Thailand

Let the typical tourists go to the popular Phuket and Koh Samui - you should visit Krabi while it's still under the radar. Feel your heartache melt away by unwinding at the hot springs in Khlong Thom district and be sure to visit the Emerald Pool - an pristine green water body (yes, green).

2. Buenos Aires, Argentina

If a city could be described as 'sexy', Buenos Aires would be it! Enjoy the street tango performances in San Telmo, marvel at the street art and revel in the fact the city has a long-standing reputation of attracting very good looking people. Who knows what could happen? *wink wink*

3. Marbella, Spain

If you want to party your sadness away look no further than Marbella, Spain. We know partying is probably the last thing on your mind post a bad breakup, but visiting the Golden Mile - a five-kilometre stretch filled with buzzing bars, clubs and restaurants will change your mind. If you are not a fan of partying, you can hike up the La Concha Mountain in the Sierra Blanca, lounging at one of its 10 pristine beaches, or wander around Casco Antiguo, Marbella's historic town.

4. Gold Coast, Australia

If getting active is your thing Gold Coast, Australia is your place. When you're done with the water sports and extreme sports option the city has to offer we highly recommend visiting the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Snuggling with a koala bear is going to melt your heartache, we promise.

5. Palawan, Philippines

For the second year in a row, CNN Traveller has named Palawan as the best island in the world, and with good reason. Getting rid of breakup blues is practically effortless when you are swimming in the turquoise waters at El Nido or snorkelling on Coron island.