Posts Tagged ‘gay vacation’

Enjoying The Gay Caribbean Cruise Lifestyle

March 8th, 2010

Going on a gay Caribbean cruise is like going on your own personal adventure that has been tailored made just for your needs. There are all kinds of cruises offered by cruise lines these days, but the gay Caribbean cruise is the highlight of them all. Why? For many reasons, actually. Leading the list of reasons is that this is the one vacation that you can have that will allow you to be totally and complete open.

These cruises are obviously designed to give the GLBTQ community a floating city of their own for a definite period of time. You don’t have to run from party to party to have a blast on one of these very special gay cruises.

Many couples are simply thrilled to be part of their community while being able to do normal everyday things that most couples do. Being separated from the straight community for awhile can be very liberating, even for conservative couples.

Of course if you can’t use the word conservative to describe anything about you, not even your socks, then you have also found the perfect vacation destination. Everyone will find that all of their needs can be met while they embark on a gay Caribbean cruise. It’s fun to be completely in charge of one’s own destiny while off on vacation.

Most people go on a gay Caribbean cruise because no matter how out or closeted you may feel you are there is nothing quite like being the majority for awhile. Without political debates that insult our human integrity or school districts that try to keep us from our teaching jobs, we become free to remove ourselves from the chronic tasks of checking oneself against the mirror of perception.  It is the ultimate gay vacation.

Of course, you don’t have to examine it that hard. You could very well just want to find family and hook up for a night or two while you’re out on holiday. You might just want to kick it with your own people and stop analyzing it to death. This is your gay Caribbean cruise, so you get to do with it whatever you please.

LondonIs Number One For A Gay Tour

March 8th, 2010

What are the best places for a gay holiday? Good places for gay people to take a vacation are places where there are a variety of gay friendly venues and activities.

London has been designated as one of the most gay friendly cities in Europe and among the best places in the world to take a gay vacation. This is due to the lively gay community that exists in London and the range of gay friendly venues on offer.

The British love their pubs and London has plenty to choose from. There is hardly a street in London that doesn’t have its local pub. There are also an abundance of gay friendly pubs and pubs that cater to an exclusively gay clientele. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink at a riverside pub or a raucous evening of cabaret and karaoke there is a London pub to cater to your choice.

Any gay visitor to London will want to get a bite to eat and there are a large selection of gay friendly and gay predominant restaurants. For the best choice of such restaurants you will need to go to the most well known gay districts of London including Earls Court, Kensington, Islington and Soho. The most talked about gay restaurant is Balans which has branches in Soho and Kensington. Due to its location the Soho branch does get extremely busy and attracts visitors from all over the world. If you prefer something quieter, Balans Soho branch may not be for you.

While on a gay vacation to London, visitors need to know about the choice of gay friendly and gay owned accommodation available in the city. You will be pleased to know that London offers a very wide selection from the most basic gay hostel to a medium priced and comfortable guest house. If you really want to stay in comfort, there are lavish hotels that have really taken gay hospitality to impressive heights and are highly recommended.

Gay marriage is legal in the UK which take the form of civil partnerships. There are few places in Europe better for a gay couple to get hitched. Many hotels and clubs have licenses to perform civil partnerships and a gay couple will be spoiled for choice on where to perform their big day.

A gay tour to London or any vacation to London will not be complete without a visit to its famous landmarks and attractions. Take time to visit London’s galleries which exhibit some of the world’s most renowned artists. There is also the famous West End for great theatre and you shouldn’t miss out on a visit to the country’s monuments such as Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge.

Gay Holiday To Puerto Rico: Worth Exploring

March 7th, 2010

You may be wondering if there is a welcome spot for a gay man or couple to travel in Latin America.  Look no further; the people wecome gay vacationers in Puerto Rico.

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a small unincorporated island territory of the United States of America. Yet this tiny island is far ahead of other developed areas in terms of broad mindedness and tolerance. The government here has recently legalized same-sex partnerships in this territory, making it a welcome destination for many gay couples and group.

This fascinating island has a rich and varied history, and has a wondrously blended culture. The two main ethnic groups on this island are descendents of the Arawak Indians and of the colonist Spaniards. The people of this island are friendly and tolerant to all visitors and extend a cordial hand to all travelers. Tourism is a very important part of the economy for these people, and tourists have many facilities provided.

There are a varied range of destinations to visit once on the island for straight people or gay men on holiday. Of historic importance is the El Morro Fort built in 1539, in the city of San Juan (the largest city of Puerto Rico). This colossal structure sits, as the silent defender of the San Juan Bay. Across the bay is a new world wonder, a distillery of the widely acclaimed Bacardi Rum Company.

Evenings are time for fiestas, music and dancing. Fusion cuisine is the style that is followed here. One of the best places to sample this is at the old city quarters of SoFo in San Juan.

After the city is explored comes the turn of El Yunque the rainforest. These forests are home to a wide range of flora and fauna, as well as stunning hills, tropical trees and waterfalls. The island of Vieques near San Juan is another wonder of nature. The waters of the inlets and bays around this small island are home to luminescent algae, giving off an eerie glow at night.

The island boasts a number of natural beauty spots like the Cathedral Caves with staggering natural formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Also to be seen is the Rio Camuy Cave Park, which is a feature containing the tropical surrounds of an underground river. Nearby is the island of Vieques, which has a sheltered inlet bay filled with bio-luminescent flora and fauna.

Puerto Rico is the favored destination for work weary people all over the globe. But especially for gay people, this island provides a safe haven for self expression and freedom. Tourists are venerated on this island. And the friendly people go out of their way to welcome the guests to this island and its magnificent culture.