Archive for the 'Caribbean islands' Category



Reader’s Question:
Hi, my boyfriend and I are planning to get a week off from work and we are planning to go on a short vacation. We have chosen a few destinations already but we’re not sure if those places are “gay friendly”. Being in a gay-friendly place is such a big deal for us since [...]

Reader’s Question:
We are looking for a perfect getaway and our gay friends recommended Mykonos. Can you tell us more about this island?
Mark and Chris
Des Moines, IA
This Greek island is a mass tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. It is considered glamorous and a bit exclusive, but without attitude or snobbery. [...]

With its colorful houses and beautiful beaches, the gay friendly island of Curacao is one of the most embracing destinations for gay travelers. Loud and proud and completely out of the closet in its acceptance of the GLBT tourist crowd, Curacao has many hotels, clubs, bars, and beaches which are frequented and dominated by gay [...]

At first glance, the tourist scene in Aruba is one you could find anywhere in the world. The gambling, the bathing suits, the bustling activity of tourists, makes you wonder why you should bother spending the money to come all the way to Aruba when you could just go to Florida. But the gay friendly [...]

Okay, saying ‘gay friendly island of Jamaica’ is perhaps a little misleading. Jamaica is well known for its homophobia, and most travelers in the gay community avoid it like the plague. Still, it’s one of the most popular Caribbean tourist destinations in general, and many gay tourists yearn to visit its legendary attractions. Lucky for [...]

Multi colored stucco homes are the skyline of San Juan, Puerto Rico. You wouldn’t see them anywhere else in the United States, and at first sight it’s hard to come to terms with the fact that you’re in somewhere that it makes perfect sense for there to be an American flag hanging high from various [...]

In order to get to St. Bart’s, you have to take a ride in a tiny private airplane, probably pushing off from the nearby island St. Martin’s. This sets the mood for the entire trip: isolated, simple, thrilling, and enjoyable.
St Bart’s is the queer rich go, and while there is no venue which is targeted [...]

The gay friendly island of St. Martin is a place where you can enjoy two beautiful and exciting “destinations” in one. St. Martin is a pocket France, where you can delight in the cuisine, architecture, and culture of the French, while at the same time reveling in the breathtaking sights and cultures of the West [...]

The gay community on the U.S. Virgin Islands isn’t as big and pumping as it is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but these lovely sun bathed beaches are still a perfect destination for gay couples looking for a laid back vacation environment. It’s definitely not the most ideal destination for singles, considering that there is [...]