Published on Saturday, June 18, 2011 by Howie Holben Ireland has been good for gay vacations at least since the time of Oscar Wilde, although in those days it was not necessarily a friendly country for the LGBT community. Like Wilde, many people were jailed or sent away for hard labor for what was legally termed "indecency" and, until 1861, acts of sodomy were even punishable by death, but Ireland has come a long way ...

Published on Monday, June 13, 2011 by Howie Holben Chile is a wonderfully unique place for gay vacations that allow visitors to ski the Andes, explore volcanoes, relax on pristine beaches, and hit the clubs in Santiago's gay district all in one day. The vast and varied landscape and landmarks of Chile include arid deserts, the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, the statues of Easter Island, the Elqui Valle...

Published on Saturday, June 4, 2011 by Howie Holben The majority of travelers that journey to Iceland each year do so to experience its unique, diverse natural beauty that is unlike anything you will find on gay vacations in other countries. From volcanoes and Europe's largest glacier, to the Northern Lights and the sparsely populated island of Grimsey on the Arctic Circle, Iceland offers unmatched opportunities to e...

Published on Thursday, June 2, 2011 by Howie Holben For a vacation filled with a combination of culture, history, and fun, consider Mexico. You can find big cities packed with night clubs or ancient ruins from long ago. Whether you're looking for a couple's trip or a singles excursion, gay vacations to Mexico can be designed whatever you want. Though religion runs deep in the culture, this is a country that if full ...

Published on Thursday, June 2, 2011 by Howie Holben Whistler is one of the premiere tourist destinations in the North. They make it easy to plan amazing gay vacations to Canada. The people are friendly and welcome everyone with open arms. The key to having a great trip is to carefully consider all aspects of it. As a gay couple, there have likely been places that were not so welcoming. The neighbors to the north are...

Published on Monday, May 30, 2011 by Howie Holben With a barely existent gay scene, is putting Mongolia on your list for gay tours a good idea? Despite little knowledge and a practically invisible LGBT community, Mongolia offers incredible views, outdoor activities and vibrant culture that may appeal to all travelers, gay or straight. Homosexuality is legal and the unique experience of Mongolia makes it a great des...

Published on Monday, May 30, 2011 by Howie Holben Ecuador may be a small country, but it is home to an expansive cultural and geographic diversity, which includes an array of indigenous groups with distinctive, unique cultures and languages. With tropical rainforests, snow-capped volcanoes and picturesque coastlines, Ecuador offers landscapes and varying climates that make any month of the year an excellent time fo...

Published on Saturday, May 28, 2011 by Howie Holben Hawaii is a Pacific paradise that has long held a distinct allure for travelers from around the world. With a warm, welcoming native population and a well-balanced, culturally-rich blend of Asian, Polynesian and white European cultures, Hawaii is a popular destination for straight and gay vacations alike. While the LGBT community may seem a bit quiet and low-key on ...

Published on Friday, May 27, 2011 by Howie Holben One of the reasons why it pays to consider learning about gay vacations to Denmark is because this is one Scandinavian country that has extensive gay rights and Danes are by and large very permissive as well. In fact, as early as in the year 1933 homosexuality became a legal option for people of this country and the age of consent was lowered to just fifteen in the ...

Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Howie Holben Thailand is an exotic vacation location that has a particular appeal to the gay population. Thailand lacks many of prejudices found still even in our modern Western world. The people of Thailand are wonderfully friendly and accepting, which makes gay vacations a great choice. The Thai people view sexuality as a natural facet of everyday life. For instance, although...