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Hot Spots to Visit in Mexico: Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta

April 27th, 2009 No comments

Now that the spring season is upon us and the summer heat will quickly be here, you are like anxious to start making plans for your well deserved vacation.

One gay destination that is growing in popularity that you will be thrilled to visit is Puerto Vallarta. Exactly what makes this destination so special? To begin with it is awesome. When you combine the wonderful climate, a captivating ocean bay, a lush jungle, excellent beaches and rugged mountains you get the ideal destination for a weekend getaway.

Puerto Vallarta is a small city. But don’t be quick to judge it by its size. Despite its small size, the city is truly a delightful city devoted to serve its visitors. This small city boasts of infrastructures of a modern resort while still retaining its old school Mexican charm.

This little city is home to excellent airports, charming restaurants, modern medical facilities, a supply of good drinking water, and a very safe environment, which makes this vacation destination seem like paradise. If you are a traveler that enjoys quaintness, but cant live without modern conveniences, then you have found your place.

If the benefits mentioned about Puerto Vallarta havent gotten your attention, then perhaps Acapulco is a better choice for you. Acapulco is about clear waters, sunny beaches as well as rugged mountains. It is a scheduled stop for cruise ships, a spring break destination and the perfect destination for gay couples or singles.

Opposite to Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco is famous for its flamboyant gay bars and clubs. Its gay bars may not be that refined or upscale as most big city clubs, but that is what makes Acapulco a unique experience.

The last, but definitely not least, gay destination that you should consider is Cancun. Many travelers agree that nothing compares to Cancun in regards to being one of the best gay travel destinations ever. Cancun is known as a haven for tourists, especially gay tourists.

The prime feature of this island is the nightlife. Upbeat and funky gay bars such as Karamba and Picante bar will light your nights up in Cancun.

The well known Karamba club is Cancuns largest gay disco while the Picante is the oldest gay bar. You will love to party to the tunes of local and international DJ under the stars in the open air disco. The Karamba has nightly performances featuring impersonators that dance to the latest tunes and drag queens that lip synch Broadways tunes. The party gets going nightly at 10:30 and will likely drag on to the wee hours of the morning.

Picante is a hot spot that has been cooking for 14 years. When you go to Picante you will see their Vegas showgirl style strippers, dancers, singers as well as the bar owner and emcee Mother Picante. If youre really lucky you might be able to catch the once a year beauty pageant that takes place during Carnival and be able to witness the crowning of The Queen.

When you travel to Cancun you will never be hungry. The city is filled with wonderful restaurants that serve cuisines of international and local flavors.

To make your gay vacation one that is completely unforgettable, Cancun has an abundance of gay friendly hotels. You can make reservations at resorts like the Melia Cancun, Villas Tacul Boutique Hotel, the Presidente Intercontinental or the fabulous Hyatt Cancun Caribe. No matter what you are looking for in accommodations, you will find it in Cancun.

Start packing your bags and buy yourself a ticket to a tropical paradise. Whether you choose to travel to Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta or Cancun you will definitely have a perfectly gay time.

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Gay Travel Guide, Isla Mujeres

April 24th, 2009 No comments

It’s not as if there is a shortage of gay friendly vacation spots in the world where you can relax on the beach. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these destinations are equal.

Cancun’s Isla Mujeres is one of the world’s best places to hit the beach. This is a resort area in the Cancun area which features beautiful beaches, the ocean and the warm sun of the Yucatan Peninsula. If you’ve ever been to the area yourself, you know that this is one of the best places in Latin America, if not in the entire world to vacation.

Why Isla Mujeres? What makes this place special? Keep reading to see some of the reasons why this place keeps tourists coming back again and again.

A thriving fishing town, Isla Mujeres offers visitors a sort of glimpse into the past, letting you have a view of traditional Mexican seaside life. Of course, if you happen to be a fisherman, you may have an idea already, but this culture is one of the things which makes Isla Mujeres such a draw.

This area also provides a lot of great dining, shopping, and live entertainment. That means guests will never run short of things to do day or night.

There’s a lot to see here, but there is more than sightseeing to do on a visit here. The Cancun area has some of the most beautiful coast in Mexico.

In addition to the beauty of the waters, trips to the beaches here are great fun as there are a ton of activities to take part in. If you wish to learn how to surf or scuba dive, there are opportunities for that here.

Isla Mujeres is a great fishing spot, so if you’d like to get out on the water for the day and try your luck, there’s few other places in the world like it to spend your day fishing and relaxing. There’s no shortage of enjoyment here, whether on land or sea.

There’s one great activity you can do here which you can’t do at just any vacation spot. You can enjoy a Dolphin Discovery adventure. This is something which is appealing to the nature lover in all of us; and be honest ” who doesn’t love dolphins? On these excursions, you’ll have a chance to swim with dolphins. This is something which you’ll remember fondly about your trip for a lifetime.

With a variety of four and five star hotels, Isla Mujeres is a great choice for those who want to vacation in high style and enjoy world class luxury accommodations.

Of course, many vacationers are on a budget and there are plenty of more economical options for lodging. It doesn’t matter where you stay on Isla Mujeres ” you’re always close to all of the activities and the relaxation that this resort area has to offer.

If you’re looking for the perfect spot to get away from it all on your next vacation, Isla Mujeres is the place to be. Mexico has many great resorts, but there are none which can compare to Isla Mujeres for fun and relaxation.

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Cancun is Mexico’s Most Popular Gay Friendly Beach

April 8th, 2009 No comments

Cancun is the jewel in the crown of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula; truly a paradise on Earth. The city consists of an old city and a newer portion, connected by bridges.

The city has expanded greatly since the tourism industry got going here in the early 70′s. Today Cancun has more than 600,000 residents and attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its beautiful beaches and its reputation as one of the worlds top vacation spots.

Most give credit to the turquoise colored water that reminds people of crystals and the soft white sandy beaches that entice people to keep coming back for more.

Mexico is a popular destination for gay tourists, but no city in the country is more popular than Cancun. Its a friendly place which invites guests from all walks of life to get away from it all and relax. No matter who you are or where youre from, Cancun welcomes you with open arms to partake of its beaches and its nightlife.

Other than Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco are also popular gay friendly tourist destinations, but neither can match the popularity of Cancun. This is largely due to the natural beauty of the city, but it bears mentioning that Cancun offers many more gay friendly spots than do any of the other popular destinations in Mexico; there are beaches and resorts and some of the most lively clubs in the country to be found here.

There is a main strip in Cancun which houses the main resorts and hotels for both gay and straight tourists, and that is called Zona Hotelera. Approximately 15 minutes from this strip, you will find some of the best in nightlife with clubs galore.

It is said that the hottest spot where gay clubs are concerned is the Karamba Bar. This is one club that has been around since the 1980s and is still going strong. They offer nightly shows and they have an extra large dance floor that is always packed with people dancing the night away.

If you are looking for a club to end the night just right, then you may want to stop in at Picante. The dance floor is much, much smaller but when the end of the evening rolls around you will find this place packed with all walks of life.

May might be the best time to visit if youre looking for gay-friendly cultural events. May is the month of Cancun’s annual International Gay Festival; this event has been held for 5 years now and draws a large crowd.

If you prefer the wintertime for traveling then you may want to visit during the month of November when the annual Cancun Riviera Maya Gay Fall Festival takes place. Keep in mind that no matter what time of year you visit, there is always plenty of things to do and plenty of places to see.

Make time for a visit to the nearby Mayan ruins ” no visit to Cancun is truly complete without taking in this awe-inspiring sight. With its beaches, exciting nightlife and many cultural events and sightseeing opportunities, its no wonder that Cancun is Mexico’s most popular gay friendly destination.

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