10. Paris
A comfortable place to wait out the recession
9. Copenhagen
Happiest people in Europe and most number of breweries
Green reputation; Outgames mean lots of unaccompanied women
8. Hong Kong
Diversity, luxury restaurants and beautiful women
7. Berlin
Bread & Butter fashion fair, Berlin Festival, strong soccer team
6. New York City
Opportunities and closeout deals
5. Sydney
New bars opening up, low unemployment, World Masters Games 2009
Stylish, fit women and a healthy population
4. London
Preparing for the 2012 Olympics and other major sporting events
3. San Francisco
Mission Bay development, Outside Lands Music and Arts fest
Park, Bars, Tech Stars
2. Barcelona
A healthy economy
1. Chicago
Lollapalooza, the Hawks and the Cubs
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A comfortable place to wait out the recession
9. Copenhagen
Happiest people in Europe and most number of breweries
Green reputation; Outgames mean lots of unaccompanied women
8. Hong Kong
Diversity, luxury restaurants and beautiful women
7. Berlin
Bread & Butter fashion fair, Berlin Festival, strong soccer team
6. New York City
Opportunities and closeout deals
5. Sydney
New bars opening up, low unemployment, World Masters Games 2009
Stylish, fit women and a healthy population
4. London
Preparing for the 2012 Olympics and other major sporting events
3. San Francisco
Mission Bay development, Outside Lands Music and Arts fest
Park, Bars, Tech Stars
2. Barcelona
A healthy economy
1. Chicago
Lollapalooza, the Hawks and the Cubs
read more about the top cities here