Gay travel, Gay hotels, Gay places

28 04 2009

Whatever may be the reasons, gay travel is not going to get any jolt as all modern servicing are lining up to serve the gays beyond their imaginations. Gay hotels might well be located on those gay travel sights to let a feeling of security and joy prevail. Accommodating gays is not an issue at these gay hotels, as they comprise everything that sounds fine-tuned for gays.

Various factors are adding amazingly in this gay travel mania, and the sprucing up gay bars all around are certainly one of them. Gay bars assure fun, joy and above everything, the company of similar people. Music, dance, chatting, drinking…..almost everything gets out in these gay bars for gay people.

Gay bars greet gays superbly and tender amenities that stir them up instantly. Gay people, on the other hand, are enjoying their new found freedom and grabbing all the prospects with both hands. They can travel wherever they feel like going, as being gay does not remain an issue for the most parts of the globe as it once used to be.

The cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Madrid and many more invite gay people and motivate gay travel enormously. Such wonderful cities boast of even gay places with top-notch facilities to dish-out comfort and luxury for gay people. Hitting upon gay hotels and gay bars turns out to be a child’s play in these open-minded and good-looking places.





Best Place for Gay Travel in World

17 03 2009

Gay community is fast revolving out to be a force to reckon with in all spheres of life, and fast similar up the rights and privileges enjoyed by the masses all over the world. The community is getting everything firmly in place and taking enjoyment like never before. Travel is such an area which is wind-open for gay people, much like the commoners.

Gay travel allows gay people to take a trip around the world, like their common counterparts, without bothering too much about any inherent danger. With gay travel on a roll, the gay places are also sprucing up around the globe to greet this new-found and fast rising community.

It might be pretty risky for gays to take up gay travel in some parts of the globe, as being a gay is still considered taboo in these regions. So, it is better to know about the general scene at each location and definitely not head for any of the forbidden gay places, where almost no liberty can be expected and life might well be at a constant risk.

Nonetheless, gay travel is gaining grounds nearly everywhere, as gays are taking up travel to various gay places for various reasons. Some simply wish to feel free from the constant bindings of their hometown and spend their time at places where there is freedom all around. Other head to gay places to lay their hands on the related tribe like situation. Gay travel is also carried out with an impulsive desire by few gays to search for gay places, where the feeling of a soul scatters in the surroundings.





Considering expanding family? Some information bites to assist you.

9 09 2008

Going for parenthood is the next natural step to tying nuptial knot with your beloved. World is no different for you of course. Wanting to have a baby between you and your homosexual partner to feel more complete and united in matrimony is no more a far-fetched dream. All you need to do is some research into the subject, as to what all are the provisions of law in your country and how to go about them to make things feasible and eventually real.

Indeed, many parts of this world are still bound by blind religious protocols and myths, controlling them into unreasonably denying a natural right to the natural beings of the Mother Nature. However, there are exceptions to the rule as well. And to your heart’s delight, these are more than one!

Universal Adoption policy in Republic of Ireland and Hungary ensure that being gay does not even matter until the couple provide for a stable home for the child. Few of the countries that allow Gay couples to adopt are, Andorra, Belgium, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, the UK, some parts of Australia and USA; and Canada. In fact, most European countries allow adoption or some form of foster care to the community. Those residing in South Africa should not loose heart either. South Africa is one nation in Africa that allows gay adoption quite without hassles. 

Gay adoptions are not a new concept. In the earlier days, gay adoptions were done under the garb of single parent adoptions, where the other parent acted as a room mate or something. However, the pretensions have fast faded with time with the community gotten stronger by mind and voice. It’s only a matter of time when the rest of the world will also realise the futility of denying the legal status of adoption to the LGBT families and the traditional fold of a family will give way to inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals families with equal aplomb and gusto.





PACK YOUR BAG AND HEAD FOR CAMPING AND FARM STAY IN U.K.

8 09 2008

United Kingdom is one such destination where gay men can witness spectacular campsites and enjoy adventurous outdoor activities. It offers best campaign treasures, stunning locations, and secret woodlands. All the natural attractions of the world converge here. Scotland has mystical landscapes replete with abundant greenery, and then Wales covers vast mountain chains and beaches; and Land’s End with its own dramatic coastline sceneries. Northern Ireland itself differs in geography, history and culture with all the other regions of England.

In a gist, it is a perfect retreat for all the gay couples seeking rejuvenation and relaxation.
An exciting and economical option for staying is caravanning and camping. It offers a base for exploration by giving you liberty to move according to your own choice. They are equipped with all the modern conveniences. The tough Gay men can have rugged experience in the outdoor tents and hookups.

FARM AND HOME STAY

Caravanning and camping mostly have a nearby farm shop from the camp site or caravan park because mostly camp sites are built on a working farm land .Here you have numerous options for fresh healthy diet like milk, oat meals and a chance to share home cooked meal with your gay partner or couple . So it’s an ideal way to experience rural life of U.K., as well as, cherish some a peaceful moments with your partner.





Gay marriages and gay civil unions or partnerships across the world

4 09 2008

Marriage is often next step to boundless love that one is sure of being true and pure. Straights go ahead with it and so must you! Why not? The commitment part may be scary but it is all the more unremittingly beautiful – a testament to the intensity and genuineness of your mutual feelings.

Though all countries allow marriages between a man and a woman, many countries in this advanced and scientific new era, still, are taking their time to accept that gays and lesbians are for real and need to get married. So, once you decide to get married, there are some countries you can choose from.

The institution of marriage is sacred and so the entire ceremony is utmost important. While destinations like South Africa, Spain, Canada, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, California, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts recognise homosexual marriages in totality, there are a host of countries that grant civil unions or partnerships to you, which is different than marriage in terms of limited rights than marriage.  Countries that allow legal civil partnerships between same sex partners include Croatia, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Iceland, Luxembourg, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, New Hampshire, Connecticut,  Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

Further certain countries must be totally avoided, if you ever wish to get married during travelling or otherwise. Uganda, Latvia and Honduras explicitly ban same sex marriage and may put you behind bars upon doing so on their land. Pretty unreasonable, huh!





Amsterdam: A True Travel Delight for the Gays

31 08 2008

Some days of leisure in Amsterdam is a dream vacation for all gay men. ‘A perfect place for romantic gays’, these should be the words describing this exciting destination in Netherland. For centuries Amsterdam has been the place to hide for the homosexuals of Europe and its cultural tolerance is not a new buy for the inhabitants of Amsterdam. Here, the gay couples are allowed to enjoy a legal partnership since decades.

 

The year 2001 witnessed a major event in the history of gay society in this part of the world. The wedded gay couples here are now allowed to adopt children and bring them up like any man and woman tied in knots.

 

Are you planning to escape to this part of the world with your partner? Then let us discuss some of the essentials of this dream gay destination.

 

The Gay Clubs, and Bars in Amsterdam

 

Being a place of utmost pleasure for the gays, Amsterdam hosts more than hundred gay bars scattered all over the central districts. A copy of the Bent Guide having a regional map will provide you with the perfect aid in locating the top gay destinations of Amsterdam. The revolving bar in April, the huge two storied bars Soho and Habibi and the bar for Arabic gays are some of the most spectacular spots of gay delights.

 

The gay dance clubs may not be as common as the bars, but you will surely get some scorching zones for partying hard. You can have late nights at these clubs with your friends and partner. The four floored Club Exit, the Club IT, and the Club Cockring are some of the most popular gay dance clubs of Amsterdam.

 

The Famous Gay Pride of Amsterdam

 

Amsterdam hosts one of the largest Gay Prides of Europe. If you want to feel the thrill of Amsterdam Pride, spend the last week of August in Amsterdam. This wonderful event is featured by exhilarating water parades on the gaudy boats adorned by unique decors. Hundreds of these magnificent boats with beautifully dressed participants navigate through the Amstel and Prinsengracht rivers. The experience is truly awesome. It is a must watch for all gays at least once in their lifetime!

 

 





New York City: One of the Celebrated Hubs of Gay Culture

27 08 2008

A recent survey rated New York City one among the most visited gay destinations on earth. There is no need to stretch your thoughts to understand why. People often describe New York as the hottest destination for fashion lovers. But the truth is that it is even a better place for gays and people who want to know about the gay society. New York is in fact described as “The Gay Capital” of this planet!

Knowing the fundamentals of Greenwich Village is a must if you want to comprehend the traditions related to gay culture in this part of the world. The village is better known as the home of gay and lesbian community of New York. The natives named it West Village. The finest gay tour to New York must include visits to West Village landmarks, like the residences of the great gay activist Bayard Rustin and the eminent lesbian writer Willa Cather. The visits will assist you in having a perfect notion of the gay history of New York.

West Village may be the most important destination for people in search of gay heritage, but the gay life is not just confined to this place. Some other dominant gay colonies have emerged in the East Village and the North Western part of New York. However, the North of West Village is known to host the most number of gay men.

You will have many other exquisite travel options like a visit to the Broadway musical, or a day out of watching melodramatic operas. But, the essence of traditional gay culture is predominantly found in the bars and clubs of New York.

If you are interested in having a closer look at the gay traditions, plan a New York vacation in the middle of June. This time is marked by a week of annual gay festival, which is scheduled from the 18th to 25th of the month. The festival includes a rally, pier-dance and a pride fest, all of which are organized by the gay communities. More than 650,000 people take part in this rally.

The march starts from the 5th Avenue and then moves to the right towards the Greenwich Avenue. The very next destination for the march is Christopher Street, from where it proceeds in the direction of Greenwich Village. Greenwich Village or West Village has observed many of the most determining events of cultural reorganization and growth of the gay communities of New York.

Another strong reason behind the occurrence of this festival in the month of June is the legendary riots of June 1969, better named as the Stonewall Riots. The riots occurred as a movement against the refusal of surrendering to bigotry and intolerance. This is considered as the most significant episode for gay civilrights community of United States of America. It has acted as a pillar to the growth of gay strength in this country.





San Francisco: An ideal gay traveling destination in the US.

24 08 2008

 

Truly a haven for gay travelers any time of the year, San Francisco is simply both stunning and cozy for your twosome to get cozy! The city’s fierce freedom of expression is no news; so be sure of an amiable welcome to your pair when you arrive here.

 

You will find numerous activities here specifically aimed at you. The city’s bars and clubs are generally gay friendly and some are just for the gay and lesbian couples! The city hosts a number of parades, including Gay Pride, during the year that endorse the cause of individuality and promote acceptance of nature’s endowment called homosexuals, we commonly know as gays or lesbians.

 

There are theatres and art galleries to provide your pair a soothing time pass, as you scroll through the artistic renderings of local artistes and enjoy serious display of talent, both on stage and across niches. The famous beaches of the city sport special arrangements for your couple. The restaurants are good with lovely ambiance and tasty food.  And how can we forget the famous Golden Gate, Twin Peak and Alcatraz Prison! Did you know that a recent ruling, in May to be precise, has allowed same sex marriages in San Francisco? No surprises, more and more gay travel is taking place to this part of the world for solemnizing marriages than just travelling. If you are planning to tie nuptial knot too, why not this holiday at San Francisco beneath the lit up Golden Gate Bridge? Everything can be made possible with little will and little endeavor. What say?

 

And of course, there is Castro Street. Among all colonies of gays and lesbians at this part of US, Castro Street is home to the most of the gay population so much so that it is termed as the Gay Capital of the World. Consider hiring an apartment or hotel in this area and feel at home!





Bird eye view of travel destinations in UK for Gay Community: Exoticism Uninterrupted!

22 08 2008

If you are a gay and eyeing UK as your next travel destination, then you are indeed very wise. Bubbling with a range of gay bars and pubs, the United Kingdom is a great lure to the entire gay community around the world. Visit these places in your forthcoming holiday and be assured that your exoticism will remain uninterrupted. To begin with, these destinations may be categorised into

·        England

·        Northern Ireland

·        Scotland, and

·        Wales

 

Traveling in England for gay/lesbian community is simply delightful as there are a number of exotic destinations around. London, Manchester, Oxford, Blackpool, Brighton and Birmingham are some of the many such destinations, truly revealing resplendence for you. Many destinations in Northern Ireland are also very gay friendly. Heading towards Scotland, you will explore exhilarating gay excitements in Edinburgh and Glasgow areas, while Cardiff in Wales ripples you with fascinations and exoticism.

 

Various gay bars and pubs, sprawled across different parts of the United Kingdom, have listed amazing amusements in their program lists, especially for their gay and lesbian customers. Besides favourable modern and hep gay-friendly cafes, pubs, gay amusement shops in the area, the presence of big celebrities also keeps cheering you up quite often!

 

Many a pubs here also arrange one special program or the other on weekends, which is always a big enticement for the gay/ lesbian travellers.

 

To conclude, there are lots of excitements and exhilarations awaiting you at UK and now the ball is in your court! Enjoy!





Oregon (US) for gay travel-awesome getaway destination!

19 08 2008

Last weekend, I visited Oregon, United States. Honestly, it is a place to be with friends and family to enjoy every bit of your stay. It is indeed a perfect getaway destination for gay travel!

 

It is a place, which is sure to inspire awe within you. The place offers beautiful views of the mountain ranges. We enjoyed the mountain adventures, like rock climbing, hiking and camping. Seeing Cascade Mountain’s, Mt. Hood, surrounded with so many beautiful lakes is a visual delight. We were actually left dumbstruck for a moment. Then, we decided camping in the tents and enjoyed the serenity and the calmness of the place.

 

There is a dense forest, near the Klamath Mountains at Oregon. This is a perect place for an adventurous and fun-filled picnic. The only sad part about the stay in Oregon is its extreme weather. The temperature may range from 32 to 86 degrees, making things very difficult at times. But, an average rainfall of 46 inches is what attracts most tourists to this place. The western and central Oregon is cooler making them preferred destinations over the other parts of Oregon.

 

In Oregon, we also enjoyed golf. There are seven great golf courses in Oregon, which makes it a hot destination for golf lovers. 

 

Coast camping is another thing that a gay couple would thoroughly enjoy. It is a great experience. Beaches here are all meticulously well kept and sparkling. I personally could not stop feeling utterly romantic and enjoy the peace within. You can find both tents and resorts for stay. Sounds like perfect getaway for you and your gay sweetheart, isn’t it?

 

Why not make arrangements for twosome, pack your bags, and leave for Oregon this weekend?