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Top 10: Nightlife Cities

We all love to paint the town red; whether it’s fast-flowing drinks or easy women you’re after (or both), there’s nothing quite as brilliant as a night out on the town with your closest buddies. However, sometimes a trip to your local spit-and-sawdust bar just doesn’t cut the mustard -- after all, there’s only a certain amount of times you can chat up the same barmaid, play the same pool table and listen to the same faulty jukebox. Yes, sometimes a trip further afield is the only way to get the party truly started, which is why we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 nightlife cities across the globe, from Miami to London.

Included for their array of nightlife hot spots, their up-for-it locals, their late-night last calls and their excellent après-party transportation systems, we couldn’t think of a better way to spend a boys-only weekend then in these top-notch nightlife cities.

Number 10
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
We said we’d bring you the top 10 nightlife cities, but we never said all of them would be classy. The mother ship for spring-breakers everywhere, Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s southern tip, is where young revelers from across the world come to gyrate against each other, down tequila shots and sleep in their own pools of puke. Party animals should head to downtown Cabo, where the heady mix of sun, surf and sand lowers inhibitions from dusk 'til dawn. Check out El Squid Roe or Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina for live music before carrying on the night at the Giggling Martin or Rio Grill. Tanked-up and ready to dance, finish the night at the provocatively titled Body Shot, Cabo’s largest nightclub, where you’ll rub shoulders with the likes of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson.

Number 9
Moscow, Russia
What was once crushed by communism has now risen from the ashes to become a mecca of glorious hedonism, with high-rollers from across the globe descending on spire-laden Moscow to splash the cash on vodka and other sinful things. While you may need to dress to the nines in Moscow due to the strict face-control policy on many of its nightclub doors, once you’re past the velvet ropes it all becomes worth it. Head to Fabrique first, where you’ll be able to soak up the slick décor from the on-site restaurant before moving onto the dance-floor for a full-on club experience.

If you get bored -- though we highly doubt that will happen -- move on to Club First, which is where Roman Abramovich and his hard-partying pals like to kick back. If you’ve enjoyed a night of debauchery and still can’t find the woman of your dreams, head over to Doll’s, Moscow’s high-end strip club, to watch a harem of Russian beauties shake their "thangs." With every club in Moscow packed with sharp-suited businessmen and six-foot blond model look-alikes, this certainly isn’t what you’re used to.

Number 8
New York City
They call it the city that never sleeps for a reason; open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, New York’s throbbing nightlife will never run out of, um, throb. Whether it’s Sex and the City-style cocktail bars you’re after on the Upper East Side or Coyote Ugly-esque dives in the meatpacking district, you’re sure to find New York one of the most diverse clubbing capitals in America. The birthplace of disco, famed for clubs like Studio 54 and Bungalow 8, New York is where the party originally began. For the loudest clubs and hippest bars in the city hail a yellow cab to downtown, but if you’re looking for live music or jazz, bar-crawl between hole-in-the-wall bars in the East Village.

It’s not all about the clubs and bars in Manhattan either; here, sophistication is key, and much of the partying takes place in super-sized restaurants, where drinks turn into dinner and dinner turns into dancing. What’s more, when you don’t feel like plying yourself with alcohol, you could always take in one of the dazzling shows at Times Square -- there’s always something showing. While there may be an air of arrogance and a "you’re not good enough" attitude about New York’s nightlife, it wouldn’t be New York without a few bouncers telling you "no."

Number 7
Dublin, Ireland
The Irish know how to drink (just ask bad-boy actor, Colin Farrell), so it’s hardly surprising that their capital, Dublin, is also the capital of Ireland’s party scene. While it’s certainly not cheap, you’ll get a lot of Guinness for your Euro, that’s for sure. Head to the appropriately named Temple Bar area for hundreds of pre-club bars and pubs, such as the Temple Bar Pub and Doheny & Nesbitt, where you’ll mingle with burly rugby team members necking as much ale as they can get down their gullets. You’ll also be able to jig to traditional Irish music, mimicking the wonderful dancing exhibited by Jack and Rose in Titanic.

If you like something a little more civilized, Dublin’s probably not for you, but seeing as you’re here already, head to the Octagon bar tucked inside the Clarence Hotel or the No27 bar at the Shelbourne. Here you’ll be able to sip on stylish cocktails without being dragged into an unbecoming drinking game.

Number 6
Miami, Florida
Driven by the fickle natures of fashion and celebrity, Miami’s hot spots are as interchangeable as the weather. What’s hot one week might not be the next, but revelers are guaranteed that there’ll always be somewhere fabulous to cut loose and kick back with a mojito or two. With Art Deco clad to every façade, a distinct Latin vibe pulsing out of speakers and more expensive pouts and poses than on Victoria Beckham’s face, South Beach is where the jet set go wild until their well-heeled feet can’t take it anymore.

One of the most long-standing hot spots is Skybar, which sits pretty in the Shore Club hotel and comprises four equally sumptuous bars (usually propped up by famous faces). If you’re feeling the cool factor, you may also want to check out places like Nikki Beach or Mansion, where you can rub shoulders with A-list chums until the wee hours. Extravagant and exotic (thanks to its proximity to Cuba), they certainly don’t call it Miami Vice for nothing.

Number 5
London, United Kingdom
While Brits are known for their stiff upper lips, there’s nothing remotely stiff about clubbing in London (apart from the numerous members standing at attention at superclub G.A.Y., of course). From the fashionable haunts of Mayfair to the rough ‘n’ ready pubs of Camden, London is rampant with those with an appetite for a good time. If you’re on the hunt for local celebrities, head to Boujis in swish South Kensington, the favorite club of British princes William and Harry. While the discreet members-only venue may be one of the hardest places in the city to gain access to, inside is a world of high-earning splendor, with hedge-fund managers clinking champagne flutes with couture-clad society girls. If you're bounced back at the entrance, head to the equally fabulous Mahiki or Cuckoo Club, both of which omit the same hedonistic vibe.

If you like your bars with a few more rough edges, however, Amy Winehouse’s favorite hangout, The Hawley Arms in Camden, may be just the ticket (just make sure you’ve had your jabs before entering). Finally, if you want a taste of Vegas in the British capital, check out The Casino at The Empire in Leicester Square, where you’ll be able to enjoy fine dining, expertly mixed drinks and the best damn poker tables this side of the pond, James Bond-style.

Number 4
Amsterdam, Holland
You wouldn’t think it to look at it, but behind Amsterdam’s beautiful architecture lies a city of complete and utter sin. Whether it’s the drug-filled cakes on offer at the cozy bars and cafes that line the streets or the women-for-rent on display in the windows of the Red Light District, the Dutch capital has become a top destination for strictly adult-only entertainment. Here the drink is strong (most beer is around 5%), the women are easy and, more significantly, the drugs are legal. What more could any night owl want from a trip to Europe? For cocktails and designer décor head to the packed-out bars around Wolvenstraat and Leidseplein, but if local ales and wood-paneled bars are more your thing, you’ll be better suited to the venues in Zeedijk.

Number 3
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sex is brought out of bedrooms and onto the streets in Brazil’s heady capital, where horizontal dancing can often be seen taking place in some of the city’s darkest clubs -- if you look hard enough. Full of passion, soul and spirit, Rio’s party season doesn’t stop when the annual carnival does; the idea here is to flirt, dance and drink year-round, all with as little money as possible. While there are certainly nightclubs to feed your social addiction -- if not a little scattered about -- Rio’s nightlife tends to revolve around street parties, smaller bars in squares and plazas and gatherings on the beach, such as the famous Copacabana. Of course, if you do crave hip hangouts rather than plastic chairs and tables set in streets, head to the upscale area of Ipanema. More about getting laid than getting blind drunk, the sexy Brazilians sure know how to have a good time with their caipirinhas and innate sense of cool.

Number 2
Ibiza, Spain
Those who like their clubbing fast-paced, frenzied and frenetic will love Ibiza, an illuminated Balearic Island that sits just off the coast of Spain. Renowned for the world-famous DJs who flock here every summer to play its clubs, and for its party-goers who spend most of their week-long holidays in Ecstasy- and alcohol-induced hazes, Ibiza certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted. Nevertheless, the island itself is a natural beauty, with long stretches of beach, rustic architecture and more U.N. World Heritage sites than revelers can spoil. Space, Pacha, Privilege, and Amnesia are among some of the island’s most famous clubs, and are perfect for trance lovers looking to sweat ‘n’ sway until noon the next day. For those who like their clubbing experience just a little bit more serene, Ibiza also offers chill-out bars, such as the iconic Café del Mar, where you can watch the sun set behind the shimmering Mediterranean. Spread across Ibiza Town and San Antoni, Ibiza has become the European capital of getting up to no good.

Number 1
Las Vegas, Nevada
The undisputed No. 1 nightlife city, Las Vegas has become the go-to place for raucous bachelor parties across the world. Whether it’s drinking, gambling or stripping you’re after, you’ll find every sinful whim catered for somewhere along The Strip -- a glorious stretch of neon-lit hotels, casinos and clubs in the heart of the Nevada Desert. Highly recommended is The Palm, where you can relax in the Playboy Suite before heading down to the casino for a flutter and partying it up at the hotel’s celebrity-filled Ghostbar or Rain nightclub. Oozing tacky glamor and flamboyant Elton John-approved style, Las Vegas is the place to get your wallet (and any body part you want) sucked completely dry. A debauched, guilt-ridden, gilt-edged trip is guaranteed. Just remember, with sex tapes and incriminating photos now popular forms of blackmail, what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas…
get the party started
When you need to have a blowout, there are no better cities on earth than the ones above to do it in. Whether it’s chill-out hangouts you’re looking for or four-floor superclubs pumping hardcore raves, you’re sure to find the kind of party you’re looking for. Disco’s back, baby, and you’re the star of the dance floor.