Caribbean gay resorts
When midwinter sets in and it’s cold and gloomy by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I’m cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really loosen. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without concern of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.
Of course, I’ll also be sharing with you the islands that are decidedly NOT LGBTQ friendly.
If you want to attend one of the anti-LGBTQ islands, go ahead – just know before you go, so an aloof reception doesn’t come as a nasty surprise!
I realize I’d rather go to an accepting and welcoming island I can like than choose one where I’m too afraid of being clocked as gender non-conforming and harassed to abandon the all-inclusive I booked to feel safe.
The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Caribbean Islands
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is one of the most lgbtq+ friendly places in the Caribbean.
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THE TRAVEL BLOGTIPS, IDEAS AND INSPIRATION
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CONTINUE READINGI'm a gay travel writer and think these are the 5 safest, most queer-friendly Caribbean journey destinations
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- As a white, cisgender gay move writer, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
- However, local laws make some islands less friendly to the gender non-conforming community than others.
- The following Caribbean destinations are where I've felt the most welcome as an LGBTQIA+ traveler, plus local tips for each.
I'm a white, cisgender gay travel writer. And while my experience could never demonstrate that of all queer people, I have found the Caribbean to be among the safest and friendliest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers.
As travelers become more judicious with their cash and PTO, I regularly find myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and guarded a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.
The Caribbean is one region I return again
What’s Included in a Gay All-Inclusive Resort?
Our resort vacations focus on the fun while delivering everything from all-inclusive cuisine and unlimited cocktails to scores of daytime activities, powerhouse nightly entertainment, exquisite turquoise waters, and sun-soaked (mostly) private beaches… all for one low price. With so many inclusions, there’s very rarely a need to even carry cash with you (except, of course, to occasionally recognize exceptional service). But that’s only the inception. Whether you’re looking to zip line through tree canopies, frolic in the Caribbean Sea, lounge by an unreal swimming pool, or take advantage of our full-service spas, you’ll find it here as you create friendships and memories that’ll last a lifetime.
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