Gay beach vacations
I'm a gay travel journalist and think these are the 5 safest, most queer-friendly Caribbean travel destinations
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- As a white, cisgender gay tour writer, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
- However, local laws make some islands less friendly to the gender non-conforming community than others.
- The tracking Caribbean destinations are where I've felt the most welcome as an LGBTQIA+ traveler, plus local tips for each.
I'm a alabaster , cisgender gay travel author. And while my trial could never reflect that of all queer people, I have found the Caribbean to be among the safest and friendliest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers.
As travelers become more judicious with their cash and PTO, I regularly uncover myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and safe a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.
The Caribbean is one r
This is our bumper guide to the best gay beaches in the nature to inspire your next gaycation…get the Speedos ready!
Waves lapped gently against the shore, the star beat down and warmed my every fiber, palm trees swayed in the breeze. As I took a sip of my ice-cold mojito, I asked Seby: “Is there anything better than a trip to the beach?”
“Of course” he replied, “a trip to a gay beach!”
I had to admit, he was right. Whether it's the chance to get active in the rain, show off your hard work in the gym or simply top up that tan, it’s no secret that many gay guys feel most fabulous at the beach. This has meant that gay beaches contain popped up across the world down the years, providing a hotspot for local gay communities and gay tourists too.
From vibrant urban area center beaches where summer nightlife lasts well into the early hours or more relaxed, isolated affairs with a cultivated vibe, homosexual beaches come in as many shapes, sizes, and guises as gay men. Whether you’re searching for the foremost gay beaches in th
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Beaches
Ipanema
Although Copacabana has the fame, Ipanema has the magic. This is the biggest Oh-My-God beach in the Southern Hemisphere. The walkway is full of skaters and cyclists, the barracas (beach huts) a more
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Waikiki
The main urban beach of Honolulu is Waikiki. As the birthplace of surfing, you should expect waves and occasional harsh seas. The two-mile beach is lined with hotels and some parts are closed off for more
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What’s Included in a Lgbtq+ All-Inclusive Resort?
Our resort vacations focus on the amusing while delivering everything from all-inclusive cuisine and unlimited cocktails to scores of daytime activities, powerhouse nightly entertainment, exquisite turquoise waters, and sun-soaked (mostly) personal beaches… all for one low price. With so many inclusions, there’s very rarely a need to even carry cash with you (except, of course, to occasionally recognize unmatched service). But that’s only the beginning. Whether you’re looking to zip line through tree canopies, frolic in the Caribbean Sea, lounge by an astonishing swimming pool, or grab advantage of our full-service spas, you’ll find it here as you produce friendships and memories tha