Gay Travel in Mexico Even though Mexico is largely Catholic and machismo it’s surprisingly welcoming to LGBT gay and lesbian vacationers Homosexuality is legal in Mexico and prominent gay communities which thrive in Mexico City Guadalajara Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco have made certain that anti discrimination laws are in space and respected PLUS you can get married now in Mexico For years Puerto Vallarta has been a top prize for LGBT travel But there are other spots as good to be considered in Mexico Mexico City seems to be trying to win some form of honor for being the most free city in Latin America In fact Mexico

s a state has won an award gay Destination of the Year by the PlanetOut Travel Awards which recognize gay friendly tourist destinations Past winners have included Barcelona and Buenos Aires According to Mexico City blog DFinitivo the world s largest city has been actively courting the gay travel dollar and the Repository of Tourism for DF has linked the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association to shew it Gay travelers will be welcomed with specialized maps outlining areas of concern for nightlife cultural events and more They are not trying to have money off the gays but simply do whatsoever they can to be welcoming Mexico City recently became the first major metropolis in Latin America to legalize gay marriage The lure of Mexico City is irresistible The most populated city in the world boasts colonial mansions and excavated pyramids alongside fabulous museums and galleries all shadowed by the concrete and ice of new development Above all the metropolis is exciting sometimes intimidating always bewildering and boldly alive The primary attractions in Mexico City are centered in a few distinct areas including the Zona Rosa the Historical Center the Zocalo area Alameda Park Chapultepec Park and the Zona Sur or Southern Zone Additionally the adjoining neighborhoods of Condesa and Romani are trendy areas with good restaurants and cafes nightlife quality architecture and home to more gays than elsewhere in the city When you mean of Acapulco you likely don t think gay With sunny Pacific beaches wedged between clean waters and craggy mountains Acapulco is popular with gays and straights alike Gay bars and clubs in Acapulco as opposed to other Mexican cities tend to be almost treacherously flamboyant and tacky places where people have good taste to the Pacific port breeze while partying Don’t expect anything that feels refined or upscale as that’s not what Acapulco is about You’ll find more so than in American gay bars that strippers are an almost ubiquitous fixture in Acapulco Lots of beautiful men that would would say even rivals the likes of Rio de Janeiro s Ipanema There is a cruisey area called the rocks where sunbathers fling off their Speedos and go au natural Around sunset can be very cruisy In the final year Acapulco has seen a new infusion of luxury accommodations as well as a growing gay scene Acapulco is once again showing up on the path of gay globetrotters Puerto Vallarta is the amount one gay tourist destination in all of Mexico Sitting on one of the world s most beautiful natural bays Puerto Vallarta is welcoming friendly and enchanting The Zona Romantica located on the south end is very quaint and very gay You will see rainbow flags and couples holding hands There is a huge gay beach and it s pop and busy year round Puerto Vallarta is a lively small city of red tiled roofs and cobblestone streets roosters donkeys and iguanas friendly locals expatriates and fun loving tourists Nestled between the brilliant Banderas Bay and the lush tropical forests of the Sierra Madre mountains on the west coast of Mexico west Puerto Vallarta is known for its long sandy beaches beautiful ocean and mountain views handsome men happening nightlife and its many fine restaurants Whether sunbathing at the popular gay beach sailing on one of the gay cruises bike riding on the Cuale River whale watching on sun drenched Banderas Bay or dancing the night out at one of your favorite local gay bars there is something for you to adore and come in bed and Discover gay Puerto Vallarta GUADALAJARA is aforesaid to be perhaps Latin America s most underrated gay urban getaway Gay travel writer Andrew Collins says its friendly culturally rich and affordable city of Guadalajara the second largest metropolis in Mexico which somewhat to my surprise has a remarkably vibrant gay scene I d long heard around the elegant buildings and churches that take up the city s historical center the fashionable shops and cafes of the fashionable suburb of Tlaquepaque and the easy proximity to the beloved town of Tequila home to the Sauza Jose Cuervo and numerous other fine distilleries Indeed there s much to see and do in Guadalajara and the surrounding region But I hadn t known that the metropolis has about two dozen gay bars as good as gay friendly colonial B amp Bs and slew of welcoming restaurants and cafes the bulk of them within easy walking distance of the central Plaza Tapatia Can I only say Guadalajara has some HOT MEN Just a few hours from Puerto Vallarta many travelers to the area try to admit both of these cities on their iternerary Graceful mansions and towering churches old homes coverted to B amp B s and a couple dozen gay bars and clubs Some have called this town the San Francisco of Mexico Everything from swanky lounges and intimate hot spots to big multi level discos Most everything is but a stroll from the downtowns Plaza Tapita 1 5 billion people live inside the city limits and almost 5 billion people rest in the metro region Guadalajara feels more laid back and manageable than near cities its size New Gay Travel Guide

Turks amp Caicos is one of the best kept secrets in today’s luxury vacation market 　 This stunning haven of over 40 islands boasts some of the most exquisite beaches in the world There are miles of coral reef close to shore making it the ideal vacation paradise for the modern eco tourist Professional and amateur divers alike will search the most beautiful reef structures and exotic marine life in the world 　 In between dives you may also want to savor the 18 hole golf course at the Provo Golf Club rated among the top ten courses in the Caribbean 　 　 　 If golfing isn’t your forte there are still countless a

tivities to love at your leisure Turks amp Caicos is likewise known for its cave exploring humpback whale migration fishing sailing ocean kayaking parasailing kite boarding and horseback riding You can even try your chance at the American casinos 　 The island welcomes all people including the LGBT traveler 　 Looking to go to the Turks amp Caicos 　StraightOut Adventures Inc is the premiere vacation provider for gay men who follow the existence of unique adventure and pampered luxury May 8 15 2010 the company offers a weeklong vacation to the Turks amp Caicos The trip combines the hot style of villa vacations with a top Caribbean destination taking gay travel to the next stage in serving and luxury 　 Their team is consecrated to your personalized holiday experience You’ll be taken charge of for the continuance of your vacation With a total staff to look to your every need there is nothing that they haven’t already thinking of The luxury begins with personally escorting you from the airport to your gorgeous hilltop villa Unwind and engage in the 360 degree panoramic view of turquoise seas and tropical gardens Sit back and relax Your private chef classically trained in French Cuisine prepares all your favourite foods and tempts your palate with fine Caribbean cuisine found simply on the islands Enjoy full service open bar with unlimited premium liquor and wines Sapodilla Bay Beach is the most beautiful and peaceful beach on the island And guess what It s only a two minute walk from your villa 　　 Your week will be chock full of activities and entertainment – including a catamaran eco boat tour where you will sail historic landmarks and snorkel the barrier reef You’ll have the opportunity to enter in a gourmet cooking class with wine tasting as well as a welcome party with authentic island entertainment 　 In addition StraightOut Adventures has announced they will be teaming up with Ben and Dave s Six Pack the premier online talk show The show stars Ben Harvey a New York City radio DJ and Dave Rubin 12 year stand up comedy veteran The Six Pack is a new school blend of what it way to be gay today and fears no matter from government to sex and everything in between The duo is all about having fun getting to love everyone and exploring great vacation destinations starting with the gorgeous Turks and Caicos May 8 15 Ben and Dave will be blogging about their trips doing shows on location featuring interviews with celebrities who go and vacation on the islands 　 So whether you vacation with a loved one or just need to make an adventure with a friend this vacation package is for you Relax be entertained and hear the better that spirit has to offer Have we piqued your interest Head on over to StraightOut Adventures today to get out more around the trip May 8 15 2010 Take your vacation from average to extraordinary Straight Out Adventures is the premier vacation provider for gay men who pursue the existence of unique adventure and pampered luxury Service is our top priority The Straight Out Adventures team is consecrated to your personalized holiday experience Relax be entertained and hear the better that spirit has to offer New Gay Travel Guide

Gay travel gets another boost in Europe Civil partnerships in the United Kingdom granted under the Civil Partnership Act 2004 gives same sex couples rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage

Gay travel and cruise to China mainland is just weeks away Last year Atlantis Cruises set sail on the first all gay cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore with a sold out ship the Azamara Quest Atlantis will set sail on the five star Azamara Quest from Shanghai home to Expo 2010 on March 20 2010 The 10 day cruise will make stops in Busan South Korea Hiroshima Osaka and Kagoshima Japan Taipei Taiwan and Hong Kong With an overnight in Osaka guests can visit Kyoto home to thousands of temples gardens palaces and even cherry blossoms There’s also a long stay in Taipei Taiwan’s largest city with even more ancient temples as

ell as the country’s tallest skyscrapers and surprisingly incredible gay friendly nightlife There are still a few rooms left although I am not sure you could secure traveling documents in time Expo 2010 is happening May October and is expected to bring 70 million people to Shanghai World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is the occasion for China to bring the world at home and for the world to feel at home in China By dedicating a 5 28 square kilometer area at the core of the city to exhibitions events and forums on the Expo theme Better City Better Life Shanghai hopes to build a powerful and lasting pilot example of sustainable and harmonious urban living There is so much to see and do in Asia Utopia Asia is a great resource for gay and lesbian travelers in Asia Utopia was founded in 1994 by Singaporean American and Thai partners with the goal of creating positive social alternatives for gays and lesbians in the Asian region Utopia opened Southeast Asia’s first gay and lesbian center located in Bangkok featuring a gay gift and book shop café mixed gay lesbian pub and guesthouse The center went on to host author readings women’s workshops AIDS HIV education and fundraising and Bangkok’s first International Lesbian and Gay Film Video Festival Hearts of Light

The 2nd Annual Gay Ski Week in Andorra is just a few weeks

Visit Britain the national tourist office for England Scotland and Wales has unveiled the new strapline for its LGBT campaign which was suggested by Californian Jay Masunaga in a competition run at the end of 2009 Jay’s winning strapline reminds Americans that ‘Britain is alive with Pride’ with many places that lesbian gay bi and trans men women and families enjoy visiting Illustrating the diversity of the LGBT community VisitBritain’s campaign personalizes holiday experiences by six different interests Nightowl Foodie Event goer Culturati Chiller and Fashionista The website visitbritain com rainbow features ten

destinations in Britain and for each provides a range of experiences that will appeal to different kinds of LGBT traveler A different destination will be profiled every month beginning with Brighton on the south coast of Britain just an hour by train from London Officially the gayest city in the UK and voted winner of the Best UK Destination of 2008 by the country’s gay Pink Paper it’s also our happiest place to live Brighton SoHo by the Sea

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Brighton and Hove City Council is teaming up with Visit Britain to be featured in gay advertising campaign