England always has been and always will be a gay vacation destination and offers a wide variety of options for gay travel. With a thriving, very visible gay and lesbian community and far more rights than those given to the LGBT community in the United States, England is an ideal location for gay vacations. From lively London nightspots to the relaxing beaches of Brighton and all the bucolic countryside and urban adventures that can be found...more
Learning about Australia's Tropical North area brings you to think that there's not much to see and kind of desolate. But that would be a wrong assumption as there are many attractions, many spas and hotels that are very luxurious. However there is a lot of acreage of wilderness that is uninhabited because it is protected from human development, keeping the nature in natural. Exploration of this fantastic area is a must do, as there...more
Greece offers a wide variety of options for memorable gay tours. Naturally, travel in this area is usually full of spectacular sunrises, romantic strolls along pristine beaches, exploring ancient architecture and traveling by boat between some of the many Greek islands. Whether your vacation plans include a fun-filled family holiday exploring museums, learning how to make olive oil and traveling to see historic landmarks, a romantic beachside retreat with your partner, or a week of partying and taking in the lively Athens nightlife with friends, Greece is sure to deliver and provides a perfect setting for LGBT travel. Athens has a lively scene with several clubs and bars, as well as LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly cafes, coffee shops and lodging options. For men interested in partaking in a bit of bathhouse culture during their vacation to Greece, there are two popular saunas in Athens. Athens Relax caters to a mixed-age clientele and is a large sauna directly across the street from one of Athen's popular clubs, while the smaller Hera caters to a more mature clientele. There is also an unofficial gay beach area at Limanakia, which is south of Athens and a popular hangout for men....more
There is a phenomenal vacation destination, filled with one-of-a-kind adventures and exciting locales. Its cities are urbane and vibrant, perfect for gay visitors. It is a land of wonders so diverse, with natural and manmade settings so remarkable, it is almost indescribable. Where? Australia!Australia offers gay travelers a welcoming destination,...more
When planning your vacation, if you have decided on Mexico, but want to stay in a smaller city, try Puerto Vallarta. A port city, yet also one with former agriculture as its biggest means of income, some of the reminders of that long gone era are still there. There are still the cobblestone streets in the main area of town, chickens in the streets...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good bar stool reading that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn “Huck Finn” is one of the greatest creations of Mark Twain and his novel is often considered mandatory reading for high school students. The story of the young Huckleberry Finn is one of the most lasting impressions of bygone America. The freewheeling style of Huck Finn often makes children and parents nostalgic for a simpler time when a child was let free into the world to develop and learn for his or herself. In the novel, Twain satirizes Southern America through the story of Huck Finn’s trek down the Mississippi river with his friend Jim, a runaway slave. Through a number of vignettes we follow Finn’s adventures and scrapes and come to love and admire his open mind and free spirit. The Scarlet Letter One of Nathanial Hawthorne’s greatest works, and what many consider one of the finest American novels, “The Scarlet Letter”, published in 1850, takes place in 17th century Puritan Boston where a woman named Hester Prynne has an adulterous affair and gives birth to the bastard child. In the...more
Hawaii provides a pristine paradise that attracts travelers from across the globe to its many-colored picturesque beaches. Because of a welcoming, warm population and a blend of Polynesian, Asian and white European cultures, this island paradise has...more
In many ways, Egypt is one big museum featuring numerous sites of religious, cultural and historical importance. Gay vacations to Egypt can include everything from browsing open-air souks, cruising down the Nile, visiting old-world temples, exploring...more
Visitors to Spain will find a high level of acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere nearly anywhere you travel in the country. This is due in part to the legal equality granted to the LGBT community in Spain, including the right to marry, the right to...more
Traveling has always been a love of mine. My father was an airline pilot so luckily I had the good fortune of flying for free for much of my youth. In fact, up until I turned 23 (the age when most airlines restrict non-revenue fliers like myself I...more
Germany is well-known for its thriving LGBT culture and for having large communities in each of its larger cities. One of the many reasons that gay vacations to top LGBT hotspots like Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne are favorites with...more
A list of the Great American Novels and good bar stool reading that everyone should read if they consider themselves a true American. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee never again gained as much praise and success as she did than with...more