Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Miami In May
It's time to book your trip to Miami for the Memorial Day Weekend event! Sizzle Miami continues to be the hottest thing happening for the season!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
Sunny San Juan
My friends and I are planning a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the year. I would greatly appreciate feedback from readers living in San Juan, or those who have frequented the island. All suggestions (or warnings, LOL) will be considered.
Here is what I've found out so far...
The island of Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States. Therefore, the currency is the US dollar and passports are not necessary for US citizens. The island continues to hold to its spanish heritage, but the english language is widely spoken, particularly in urban areas.
Attitudes toward gays are becoming more tolerant, but discretion is appreciated and expected.
Ocean Park has a gay-friendly beach, Condado Beach is THE beach and also has a visible gay scene with clubs, cafes and beach hideaways. The Santurce area is a nice district for gay activity as well.
It is recommended that one use metered cabs only and make sure the meter is turned on!
Ambiente.us is the LGBT publication for San Juan. They provided information on gay social life. Circo Bar has themed nites and is open Tuesday-Sunday. Club Lazer is open weekends, has 3 levels and is located in Old San Juan. Club Eros/Krash Club is open Wednesday-Sunday and located in Santurce. The common theme is strippers on Saturdays. There is also a sauna (bathhouse) called Steamworks in Old San Juan that is popular with locals and tourists.
Any recommendations on affordable hotels close to gay activity or any tourist activities that are a must-do?
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Camming In Columbia
The internet has opened the world to people even in once remote places. I'm so glad about that!
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Vacation Planning 101
Be sure to visit the Travel Info Page for helpful tips when planning your vacation to the Dominican Republic. Click on the ads for great deals!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Braulio's Black History
I find Angolan men to be quite sexy. There is a heavy Portuguese influence in this part of Africa. Many of the slaves imported to Portugal and Brazil came from the Angolan region. Braulio may prompt one to ask whether Angolan men are sexy because of the Carioca or if Brazilian men are sexy due to Angolan blood.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ramon, Repeatedly
This is an older clip of Ramon. He is someone you never get tired of seeing in Santo Domingo because he is such a charmer. See other posts HERE.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Round Two
Here we go again! Another winter storm is headed through the midwest and southeast. Brrr. I've got to get out of here and find a nice beach somewhere!
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Tempting T&T
If you're planning to travel to Trinidad for carnival this information may help get you into the island flavor.
Why not hire a driver for the day, about $40, to take the scenic drive from Port of Spain to Maracas Bay. On Friday afternoons in Maracas you can relax on white sand beaches, perch yourself on a $7-per-day beach chair on a lightly populated beach and drink the local Stag beer. There are several bake and shark huts that dot the beach. Vendors sell deep-fried shark meat inside a pocket of bread garnished with tamarind, mango chutney, Scotch bonnet hot sauce & others.
Spend time at MovieTowne, an entertainment center with a theater, mom-and-pop retail stores and restaurant chains such as Ruby Tuesday, Subway, Popeyes and others. The commercial area is an impressive sight to see, but make your way to the St. James area to rub shoulders with the locals. Western Main Road in St. James is a lively part of town. While there try a local roti, a flour crepe filled with seafood, meat and/or vegetables and curry sauces.
There are several admission-free open-air bars, casinos and restaurants that line Ariapita Avenue in the Woodbrook area. The nightlife there is laid-back and easygoing.
Tourist-filled Tobago, the sister island, is a 3 hour ferry ride on the T&T Spirit. The cost is $16 round trip. Pigeon Point is often called the most stunning beach in Tobago. There is a $3 entry fee with access to hut-style shops that sell beach clothes and souvenirs. Picnic huts, bars, Jet Ski rentals, bana boat and glass-bottom boat rides add to the recreation.
Trinidad has more gay options, though homosexuality is still illegal on both islands. There are bars that apparently have a mainly gay customer base. There are also monthly gay parties. Tickets are sold weeks in advance, but the location is only disclosed hours prior to the party "to avoid any trouble." The atmosphere is said to be amazing, the music is great and the drinks are free.
Forty Winks Inn is a small guesthouse with an array of fast food and fine dining options around the corner. Hilton Trinidad has 418 rooms and every amenity expected from an upscale accomodation. Sun Valley Estate is a gay-friendly villa rental with rates around $260 per night or $2,300 per week.
info provided by Ebony Travel Guide, Igougo, globalgayz and travelocity.
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