Travel Features
African-American gays and lesbians aren't always visible in traditional gay destinations. In fact, on any given summer day, black gay presence barely registers at gay resorts like Fire Island, Provincetown or Palm Springs. Times are changing though, with events for African-American gay men and lesbians growing in popularity. The most prominent of these are big Pride events in urban areas boasting a large concentration of black lesbians and gay men.
Grand Canary. Key West. Ibiza. Oahu. Phuket. While a chain of gay-friendly island destinations encircles the globe, there has traditionally been one missing link -- any Caribbean isle. That is, until now. Despite a well-deserved reputation for entrenched homophobia, frequent discrimination against gay citizens, and even open hostility to gay and lesbian travelers, there are signs that at least a handful of Caribbean destinations -- favorite subtropical stomping grounds for spring-breakers, straight couples and "traditional" families -- are changing their tunes.Read more: Charting the Caribbean: Which islands are gay-friendly, which aren't?
Mr Thomas’s Chop House, believed to be the eldest of the two Victorian Chop House Company ‘sons,’ is both a firm Mancunian regulars’ haunt and somewhat of a destination pint for those thumbing a city guide and looking for something a bit special. And it is. From the outside, a quaint Victorian townhouse, slightly unsure of its footing, leaning against its neighbours with unsteady legs.
Dominican Island Heat - 23-28 Feb. 2005
Enjoy four or five nights in the exotic locale of the Dominican Republic for the first annual Dominican Island Heat Circuit Party. Celebrate Dominican Independence Day and Carnival with some of the most beatiful people of colour in the world. Hot days...warm nights...and great entertainment.
Intro: Only a couple of days in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the Americas, are needed to see the lively gay venues and the lesbigay spirit that is here.
Read more: Gay Dominican Republic: New Surprises and Old Fears
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They don't seem to sleep much in Rio - perhaps it's the coffee. They get up early, party late and seem to spend most of their time in the open air, on the 56 miles of beach. There is a tangible sensuality rather than an overt sexuality about the city and the people, it's probably the heat, but it would be safer to say it's just part of their culture. 
