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Gay travel tips for Aruba: One Happy Island
Sergio and I just returned from a vacation to the Caribbean island of Aruba, and I wanted to split some of our photos and impressions while we still have the tan lines to prove we were there.
We spent five nights in Aruba exploring parts of the island, checking out different beaches, and eating. The island has many reefs and the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean build it ideal for snorkeling and SCUBA, but Sergio and I opted to forgo such activities. This was truly a “fly-n-flop” holiday as my confidant Tracey put it.
Where the gays are: I have a hunch one reason gay Caribbean cruises are so popular is because with the exception of Havana, Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico, there is no “gay life” to speak of on Caribbean islands, and Aruba is no exception. We didn’t see a single beach, bar or space the LGBTQ+ people shared or called their own. However, we did spot and chat with a few gay travelers, and we never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome. However, I did notice at times we did haul back and were less affectionate than we might have been if we were in Provincetown, SoBe, or another
LGBTQ+ Friendly Guide to Vacationing in Aruba
Passions on the Beach: Enjoy a secret sunset dinner serving international favorites with a twist.
Octopus Aruba: This service is renowned for its private island brunch and/or sunset dinner on a intimate boat or catamaran in Aruba.
Picnic Aruba: Host a passionate picnic on the beach for your special someone with all of their favorites personalized by a highly-specialized team from Aruba.
Flying Fishbone: One of the best beach restaurants worldwide, this institution serves European cuisine with a Caribbean flair.
Screaming Eagle: One of the most stylish restaurants in town, this hotspot serves inventive locally-sourced French-inspired seafood.
Opus Ocean & Grill: A casual seafood eatery serving a bit of everything.
Barefoot: Palapa restaurant and beach that serves an array of island favorites, including seafood, salads, meat-central main dishes and delectable wines.
The Dutch Pancake House: This notice is an award-winning breakfast destination in Aruba that lives up to the hype with outstanding Dutch pancakes and Poffertjes.
Craft: This funky spot is terrific for Saturday Reside Music Brunch and The Brunch Club on Sund
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I couldn't help looking around myself a bit. Here is a list of "editor's choice" hotels in the Caribbean from http://www.outandabout.com/ <BR> <BR>Caribbean <BR>La Moka, Cuba <BR>A elegant surprise an hour from Havana. <BR> <BR>Sofitel Christopher Hotel, St. Barths <BR>Superb service and a spectacular pool. <BR> <BR>Pink Sands, Bahamas <BR>Hip, elegant, funky and suave. <BR> <BR>Inn of the Blue Horizon, Vieques <BR>Stylish hideaway for gay cognoscenti. <BR> <BR>Cooper Island Resort, BVI <BR>A laid-back, gay-friendly retreat. <BR> <BR>Marriott Condado Beach, San Juan <BR>Modern comfort and lgbtq+ convenience. <BR> <BR>Aha, I also start an article about Aruba on gay.net at http://www.gay.net/cruise/travel_car...ba_000215.html. <BR> <BR>They say: <BR> <BR>"In addition to its rugged outback, Aruba offers some of the Caribbean's most appealing stretches of white-sand beaches. Clean, vast, with unbelievably clear waters, Aruba's beaches are undoubtedly its biggest tourist d
When it comes to travelling to the Caribbean as a same-sex attracted couple, it can be a bit of a challenge given the overall regions conservative views, and even anti-gay laws on some islands.
But the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the Caribbean and as a consequence are some of the most popular choices of Caribbean islands for gay travellers.
We first visited Aruba for a day during our last Atlantis gay cruise and immediately fell in cherish with the island vibe, the white beaches, crystal clear sea and colourful houses. We knew we wanted to return so jumped at the chance for a longer visit later that same year. We were very excited to explore just how gay friendly Aruba was!
Is Aruba Gay Friendly?
Quite simply – when visiting the island of Aruba as a tourist, yes!
Aruba welcomed us with open arms as gay travellers when we visited, and we felt very protected and comfortable during our period there.
Along with its neighbours Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba is one of the most popular choices for gay travellers visiting the Caribbean – no wonder it was a stop during the biggest gay cruise in the world.
However, it is worth noting