When it comes to talking about the hotness of the local population, male travelers tend to take the lead.
I can't tell you how often I have been surrounded in a hostel by male backpackers just going on and on about the women they see on the streets.
Fair enough, there are plenty of countries with insanely beautiful women (like Colombia), but this post is not about that.
Instead, I'd like to talk about the destinations making women weak in the knees.
These are the places where women dream of being asked on a date, invited to watch a sunset, or whisked away on a summer fling.
Ladies, this post is for you. Here are five destinations around the world swarming with hot guys!
1. Pacific Islands
When you think of men with a Pacific island background, you might conjure up thoughts of the Rock.
Known for their muscle-laden bodies, tall stature, dark skin, and eyes, these men are dreamy the world around.
From Samoa to Polynesia and even New Zealand, the islands lying in the South Pacific Ocean are a goldmine for male eye candy.
Andi Perullo even commented on the men of Easter Island, saying, "I have never seen in such an abundance so many tall, dark, buff (and I mean buff), exotic, sexy men before!"
Related: How to Island Hop in the South Pacific
2. The Balkans
The countries of the Balkans spring to mind simply for their somewhat chiseled and muscular built men.
In direct contrast to the men of Italy and Spain, for example -- the ones that might spend more time on their appearance than a typical woman -- these Balkan men are natural and masculine.
Balkan countries include Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Greece.
3. Western Europe
I found this hard to compose a list of only five areas, mainly since so many countries of Western Europe could be found on it.
Western European men are often considered quite hot by the ladies, and it makes sense when you think about Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands (to name a few!).
You've got your uber-romantic dark, slick Italians, and you've also got the French men that exude passion on all levels.
The Germans and the Dutch are a bit more subdued, but there are those tall, well-dressed, and intelligent men that are swoon-worthy.
4. Brazil
Like the islander men above, Brazilian men are known for being tall, buff, and handsome.
Only these South American hotties also have the Latin flair, and that Latino confidence can be a major attraction for women.
You might also associate the Brazilian man with loving the beach, loving sports (soccer and capoeira come to mind), and some tight swimwear.
Of course, you could add Argentinian, Colombian and Chilean men to the South American hot mix, but it does seem that Brazil gets the most attention by traveling females.
Related: Colombia Nightlife and Dating
5. Australia
For as long as I can remember, Australian men have been an attractive bunch to me, and obviously, I finally succumbed to temptation and partnered up with an Aussie man of my own.
Maybe it's their blokey nature, the laid-back attitude, or just that incredible accent that draws us in.
For some, it's the stereotypical blond-haired and fit surfers, and for others, it's the outdoors-loving rugby types.
And, it also helps that famous hotties like Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe are such captivating specimens from Down Under.
These are just some of the many destinations for hot guys around the world.
