Best caribbean islands for gay travelers
Most LGBTQ+ travelers would think that most, if not all, the Caribbean islands would be welcoming to our community because of its proximity to queer-friendly Mexico. However, some islands are not, and some are slowly making incremental policy changes.
High Courts in a few Caribbean islands – St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda – have overturned anti-gay sex laws (buggery laws) that once made sexual relations between men a criminal offense and punishable by death.
Even though laws are changing, the Caribbean region is not as progressive as Mexico and Central American countries, fancy Costa Rica. Vacationer Magazine urges all LGBTQ+ travelers to analyze any desired destination to decide if it is genuinely welcoming and a safe place for us to visit. With our community&#;s safety in mind, we wanted to compile a fleeting list of Caribbean islands that you may want to think about when contemplating a warm-weather getaway to this sun-soaked region.
Puerto Rico
It’s been on our list of places to visit, especially with Discovery Puerto’s recent campaign,
No Trouble in Paradise &#; The Top 6 Gay Friendly Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean conjures images in our minds of lackadaisical lying on hammocks between palm trees, cocktail of choice in hand, with but one care in the world: relaxation. The region of the Americas is adj of over islands, each and every one surrounded by pristine waters, flour-white sands, and reefs just teeming with tropical sea life. However, for the LGBTQ+ community, the fantasy is sometimes tainted by the Caribbean's negative reputation for being gay-unfriendly – with the harsh reality of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and potentially homophobic locals crashing down like a tidal wave upon any paradisical fantasies.
And if you really love the region, you might even consider exploring the option of Caribbean CBI (Citizenship by Investment) programs, which provide an opportunity for individuals and LGBTQ+ families to obtain citizenship in select Caribbean nations, offering not only a chance to bask in the region's natural splendor but also to contribute to fostering a more inclusive and diverse community in these
The stuff of desert island dreams, the Caribbean is where you go to forget all your worldly worries. Served by reggae beats and bottomless rum cocktails in the Antilles with added carnival vibes found on the Venezuelan coast, a visit to the Caribbean is never twice the same. But wherever you decide, one thing is certain; laidback, open-hearted attitudes prevail across this region and as a member of the gay community you’re likely to be welcomed with open arms. So glow up your boat shoes and embark on a cruise among the best gay Caribbean islands, captained by yours truly.
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- As a white, cisgender gay travel writer, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
- However, local laws build some islands less friendly to the queer 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 reflect that of all queer people, I have verb 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 discover myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and safe a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.
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