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 we’ve had experiences in which we were sort of “disrespected” because of our “gay acts”. Do you know any place near Hollywood where we could go and move freely as gay people?

Mike

Hollywood, FL

Hi Mike, I totally understand where you’re coming from as I’m sure there really are a lot of places where being gay is condemned and hypocrisy is tolerated. I have a lot of gay friends and the stories they share are kind of similar with yours. But I’m sure there are a lot of places where you could enjoy your sexuality and not be restricted with your actions. As of now, the only “gay-friendly” place I’m sure of that’s near Hollywood is the Caribbeans (try the Dutch, French, and U.S. islands). St. Barts is one of the islands that’s considered as most gay-friendly. St. Martin’s is also a haven for gay people. They have a number of private villas that you could rent during your short stay and a couple of bars where you could hang out and party all night. You could also try the island of Puerto Rico and spend one of your nights at Atlantic Beach Bar where they hold a weekly drag show. There is also St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands which is a good destination for gay travellers, as well as Curacao with its ‘live and let live” atmosphere that i’m sure you’d love!

I’m sure there’s a lot more but with the time constraint, the Caribbeans is the best bet for your destination. I hope I was able to help. Have fun!

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