Want to support a state that still respects your right to marry?

It has been legal for same-sex couples to marry in the Bay State since 2004. In July, Massachusetts repealed an arcane law that had prohibited out-of-state couples from getting married there. Unfortunately, Proposition 8, which passed November 4, states that only a marriage between a man and a woman will be recognized in California, so you shouldn’t expect any legal rights when you return home after marrying in Massachusetts or Connecticut, which legalized gay marriage in October. But the press secretary for California Attorney General Jerry Brown, Christine Gasparac, told the Bay Area Reporter that the question of whether California would have to recognize out-of-state marriages would ultimately be an issue that the courts would likely decide.

Tourism officials in Massachusetts are embracing the state’s long-standing gay-friendly political climate and you should be hearing more about that soon. The state plans a promotional campaign to attract more LGBT visitors.

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Lidana latest operator to collapse after XL

Yet another specialist operator has collapsed following the unexpected demise of XL Leisure and its subsidiary XL Airways, leaving 200 holidaymakers stranded.

Gay operator Lidana – which traded as Respect Holidays and Wildwind Holidays – was forced to declare bankruptcy over the weekend after Atol called in a bond of more then £108,000.

Its failure comes on the heels of XL’s unexpected collapse two weeks ago, which left some 80,000 travellers stuck abroad and has heightened concerns over the state of the industry.

Around 46,000 XL passengers have now been repatriated, and while the numbers abroad with Lidana are far lower, Travel Mole reports that only half had flown out on Atol-protected packages.

An additional 1,000 or so holidaymakers have now had their forward bookings cancelled, prompting Andrew Roberts of Amro Worldwide to advise all travellers to ensure they are covered.

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Would you vacation in a “so gay” spot?

American gays and lesbians represent about 10 percent of the travel industry, and surveys have shown that the community travels more, stays longer and spends more while on vacation (in general) than their heterosexual counterparts. From a tourism standpoint alone, it makes sense to highlight locations that might appeal to such a lucrative group of travelers. If you Google “gay travel”, you’ll find numerous web sites direct you to travel agencies that do just that.

Miami Beach has designated gay beaches, and I see how cities like Atlanta, with its thriving gay and lesbian community, would be considered friendly to gay travelers. But what makes a place “so gay”? Is it activities targeted to the homosexual population, the number of gays and lesbians living there, or the general attitude toward homosexuals among the population?

If you are gay or lesbian, would you seek a “so gay” locale? Does that designation mean anything or would such a label impact your travel plans?
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Considering expanding family? Some information bites to assist you.

Going for parenthood is the next natural step to tying nuptial knot with your beloved. World is no different for you of course. Wanting to have a baby between you and your homosexual partner to feel more complete and united in matrimony is no more a far-fetched dream. All you need to do is some research into the subject, as to what all are the provisions of law in your country and how to go about them to make things feasible and eventually real.

Universal Adoption policy in Republic of Ireland and Hungary ensure that being gay does not even matter until the couple provide for a stable home for the child. Few of the countries that allow Gay couples to adopt are, Andorra, Belgium, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, the UK, some parts of Australia and USA; and Canada. In fact, most European countries allow adoption or some form of foster care to the community. Those residing in South Africa should not loose heart either. South Africa is one nation in Africa that allows gay adoption quite without hassles.

Gay adoptions are not a new concept. In the earlier days, gay adoptions were done under the garb of single parent adoptions, where the other parent acted as a room mate or something. However, the pretensions have fast faded with time with the community gotten stronger by mind and voice. It’s only a matter of time when the rest of the world will also realise the futility of denying the legal status of adoption to the LGBT families and the traditional fold of a family will give way to inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals families with equal aplomb and gusto.

A recent survey rated New York City one among the most visited gay destinations on earth

There is no need to stretch your thoughts to understand why. People often describe New York as the hottest destination for fashion lovers. But the truth is that it is even a better place for gays and people who want to know about the gay society. New York is in fact described as “The Gay Capital” of this planet!

Knowing the fundamentals of Greenwich Village is a must if you want to comprehend the traditions related to gay culture in this part of the world. The village is better known as the home of gay and lesbian community of New York. The natives named it West Village. The finest gay tour to New York must include visits to West Village landmarks, like the residences of the great gay activist Bayard Rustin and the eminent lesbian writer Willa Cather. The visits will assist you in having a perfect notion of the gay history of New York.

West Village may be the most important destination for people in search of gay heritage, but the gay life is not just confined to this place. Some other dominant gay colonies have emerged in the East Village and the North Western part of New York. However, the North of West Village is known to host the most number of gay men.

You will have many other exquisite travel options like a visit to the Broadway musical, or a day out of watching melodramatic operas. But, the essence of traditional gay culture is predominantly found in the bars and clubs of New York.

The march starts from the 5th Avenue and then moves to the right towards the Greenwich Avenue. The very next destination for the march is Christopher Street, from where it proceeds in the direction of Greenwich Village. Greenwich Village or West Village has observed many of the most determining events of cultural reorganization and growth of the gay communities of New York.

PACK YOUR BAG AND HEAD FOR CAMPING AND FARM STAY IN U.K.

United Kingdom is one such destination where gay men can witness spectacular campsites and enjoy adventurous outdoor activities. It offers best campaign treasures, stunning locations, and secret woodlands. All the natural attractions of the world converge here. Scotland has mystical landscapes replete with abundant greenery, and then Wales covers vast mountain chains and beaches; and Land’s End with its own dramatic coastline sceneries. Northern Ireland itself differs in geography, history and culture with all the other regions of England.

In a gist, it is a perfect retreat for all the gay couples seeking rejuvenation and relaxation.
An exciting and economical option for staying is caravanning and camping. It offers a base for exploration by giving you liberty to move according to your own choice. They are equipped with all the modern conveniences. The tough Gay men can have rugged experience in the outdoor tents and hookups.

FARM AND HOME STAY

Caravanning and camping mostly have a nearby farm shop from the camp site or caravan park because mostly camp sites are built on a working farm land .Here you have numerous options for fresh healthy diet like milk, oat meals and a chance to share home cooked meal with your gay partner or couple . So it’s an ideal way to experience rural life of U.K., as well as, cherish some a peaceful moments with your partner.

Amsterdam hosts one of the largest Gay Pride of Europe:

The year 2009 witnessed a major event in the history of gay society in this part of the world. The wedded gay couples here are now allowed to adopt children and bring them up like any man and woman tied in knots. Are you planning to escape to this part of the world with your partner? Then let us discuss some of the essentials of this dream gay destination.

The Gay Clubs, Gay Hotels and Gay Bars in Amsterdam

Being a place of utmost pleasure for the gays, Amsterdam hosts more than hundred gay bars scattered all over the central districts. A copy of the Bent Guide having a regional map will provide you with the perfect aid in locating the top gay destinations of Amsterdam. The revolving bar in April, the huge two storied bars Soho and Habibi and the bar for Arabic gays are some of the most spectacular spots of gay delights.

The Famous Gay Pride of Amsterdam

Amsterdam hosts one of the largest Gay Prides of Europe. If you want to feel the thrill of Amsterdam Pride, spend the last week of August in Amsterdam. This wonderful event is featured by exhilarating water parades on the gaudy boats adorned by unique decors. Hundreds of these magnificent boats with beautifully dressed participants navigate through the Amstel and Prinsengracht rivers. The experience is truly awesome. It is a must watch for all gays at least once in their lifetime!

Bird eye view of travel destinations in UK for Gay Community: Exoticism Uninterrupted!

If you are a gay and eyeing UK as your next travel destination, then you are indeed very wise. Bubbling with a range of gay bars and pubs, the United Kingdom is a great lure to the entire gay community around the world. Visit these places in your forthcoming holiday and be assured that your exoticism will remain uninterrupted. To begin with, these destinations may be categorised into

·        England
·        Northern Ireland
·        Scotland, and
·        Wales

Traveling in England for gay/lesbian community is simply delightful as there are a number of exotic destinations around. London, Manchester, Oxford, Blackpool, Brighton and Birmingham are some of the many such destinations, truly revealing resplendence for you. Many destinations in Northern Ireland are also very gay friendly. Heading towards Scotland, you will explore exhilarating gay excitements in Edinburgh and Glasgow areas, while Cardiff in Wales ripples you with fascinations and exoticism.

Darjeeling: Gay travel in the lap of mother nature:

Darjeeling is one of the unparallel hill stations of India and has evolved as the queen of Indian destinations. Clean and fresh air, natural beauty, pleasant weather and welcoming local inhabitants are the core reasons, which have tempted gay travellers to this peaceful benediction. The presence of Mount Kanchenjunga is not less than embracing the real beauty of nature.

The gay travellers are also attracted to this phenomenal paradise because every day Darjeeling offers something new to the travellers, just like an unsurpassed path to discovery of nature’s beauty. With the very first rays of the sun touching the mountain peak to the advent of dusk, the travellers can actually discover remarkable existence of nature in their vicinity.

The tiger hill, located few kilometres from Ghoom is definitely the best place to experience the rare heavenly feelings. Smoky weather, smiling Gorkhi inhabitants and chilly air are some of the indispensable experiences of Darjeeling.

The darjilling provide gay hotels, gay bars and gay destinations for gay and lesbian. The gay travellers can also discover more of tribal lie of Himalayas, Tibetan culture, monasteries and tea garden and pine trees by visiting this phenomenal destination. Chowrastra is one of the important places to shop, providing innumerable souvenirs. Several botanical gardens are present here, which have a variety of orchids, flowers and Himalayan plants.

Gay friendly Hotels in India:

If wondering in a conservative country like India, does the concept of Gay and Lesbian friendly hotels exists??? Don’t worry with the nation is developing on a fast pace and at least the urbane people of India have started accepting the broader way of thinking in life. The young generation of the country is also working towards getting equality and respect for the same sex relations.

Talking about the Gay and Lesbian friendly hotels in India, there are not just hotels, which warmly welcome you with an acceptance for the same sex relations, but also there are hotels that are owned and run by Gay and Lesbian population in India.

A few such hotels are Tharavadu Heritage home and Tharavadu house boat in Kumarakom in Kerela, Kamath Residency in Nagothane at Maharashtra, Hotel Ajanta, Hotel Orchid Gardens, Hotel Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, Umaid Bhavan, Umaid Mahal in Jaipur – Rajasthan. These all hotels are Gay and Lesbian friendly hotels. What’s more, there is a much larger list, which covers places like Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. In fact, the Tiger Hotel Sarover Hotel in Udaipur, one of the numerous other Gay/Lesbian owned and run hotels, is an only Gay and Lesbian accommodation hotel! A few of these hotels also give 10% or more discounts on mentioning Gay journey, while making the bookings.