Curaçao: An Island of Gay-friendliness in the Caribbean

Much of the Caribbean has a deservedly gay-unfriendly reputation. Take Jamaica--please. You’ve probably heard the stories of gay bashings or gay cruises being met with hostility in other tropical island destinations, but you’ll find the opposite climate exists in the Dutch Antilles Island of Curaçao (pronounced Cure-a-sow) where gay cruises and gay tourists are greeted by rainbow flags displayed along the island nation's downtown streets. ...more

May 07, 2007

7 New Reasons to Visit the British Virgin Islands

A necklace of lush islands rising from the technicolor tides of the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands remains an undeveloped haven for natural treasures. Boasting no high-rise hotels, no casinos and no crowds, but rather, the purity of the land--BVI's pristine beaches with their powdery sand and crystal clear waters are home to an aquarium filled with some of the world's most diverse sea life. ...more
January 26, 2007

Carribean Travel Tips

People have been taking Caribbean travel vacations since the colonial times. Today, millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands each year to experience the tropical extravaganza that a Caribbean travel usually has in store for all its visitors. Here are some Caribbean travel tips to help you get the most out of your tropical excursion. ...more
December 22, 2006

The Untrained Eye: A Quiet Caribbean

When you have already been to Hawaii, but you need a tropical getaway where what is below the surface appeals to you more than what is above it, the Caribbean seems a natural choice. But if you are gay—good luck—searching for a gay-friendly destination turned out to be like finding real fruit in a Hostess fruit pie. ...more
January 03, 2006

Naked Jamaica

Is Jamaica gay hostile? Yes, but hostility like most things, is relative. Jamaica is cut from the same cloth as the United States, born from the same culture, and shaped by the same religious influences and attitudes. We have a way to go on Jamaica, but I don’t think we should avoid it anymore than we would certain states at home. ...more
October 22, 2004

Paradise Found - St. John. US Virgin Islands

Sun, sand, forests, and water, what more could you want when on vacation. If you are looking for unspoiled beaches, a low-key atmosphere, and beautiful natural scenery, then St. John may be your perfect vacation spot. ...more
October 18, 2004

Bon Bini From The Gay Friendly Netherlands Antilles

The Dutch Caribbean is like a gay friendly ship sailing in a solidly conservative sea, largely because of the liberalizing impact of the mother country. As Holland has led the way in sexual freedom in Europe, its rippling effect has been felt in its tropical outposts. ...more
August 23, 2004

San Juan

Anytime of the year that you have a craving for sun, fun, (rum) — and then some, you'll find it all in Puerto Rico. Once the main outpost of the Spanish Empire, it offers within the city of San Juan, one of the most perfectly preserved old-world settlements in the Western Hemisphere. ...more
January 16, 2004