Romance tours

Romance tours are tours that men take in search of a relationship, girlfriend, or even a marriage.[1] In some such tours, the men and potential brides interact in brief parties arranged by the hosting company.

A large number of romance tours take place every year throughout the world. Romance tours first began in Russia and other Commonwealth of Independent States countries,[2] but have recently moved into other parts of the world, such as South America.[3] Tours also take place in many parts of Asia.

Once couples have met on a romance tour, an agency arranges "one-on-one" dates between the man and the woman he found most compatible. The ultimate goal of the tour is for the man to find a compatible wife.

Romance tours are just one part of the mail-order bride business, which may also include catalogs, CD-ROMs, and the internet.[4] The traditional romance tour, seen by some as superficial,[1] is being somewhat replaced by online dating as technology evolves. However, the two are closely linked, as a man eventually has to meet his prospective wife using a well-organized method of meeting and dating.

Romance tours should not be confused with sex tourism, because the ultimate goal of a sex tourist is usually not marriage.

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References

  1. ^ a b Craig Harris (2005-10-15). "Marriage Brokers Scrutinized". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
  2. ^ Origination of Russian romance tours: http://www.anastasia-web-tours.com/Home/Tours/tabid/69/Default.aspx Archived 2012-07-20 at archive.today
  3. ^ Romance Outsourcing: Tales of a Mail Order Bride Tour http://blog.sfgate.com/hleon/2012/01/25/romance-outsourcing-tales-of-a-mail-order-bride-tour/
  4. ^ Alessandra Stanley (1997-02-14). "Video Valentines to Russia, Seeking Patient Brides". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
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