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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 serene 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 Queer 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 Gay 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
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Here on Aruba, we have become a destination of choice—often a repeat destination—for LGBT travelers.
Feeling safe, secure, and welcome is the foundation to an ideal LGBT-friendly move destination. Frequent Aruba visitor Michael Marsh, the president/CEO of Toledo Fair Housing Center in Ohio, doesn’t necessarily seek out destinations with dedicated infrastructure for the LGBT community. “I have been traveling to Aruba for almost 20 years now—it is the perfect destination for anyone who is looking for a relaxing getaway.” Michael credits the warm hospitality and the innate kind nature of the locals for creating a welcoming environment for all travelers. “I don't recall ever encountering any kind of mistreatment or discrimination based on sexual orientation in all of my visits to the island,” he shares. Michael ponders that perhaps it’s partly because of the tolerant and open-minded nature that has evolved from the Dutch influence on the island that has set the tone for a nation that w
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- As a white, cisgender gay journey writer, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
- However, local laws make some islands less friendly to the homosexual community than others.
- The accompanying Caribbean destinations are where I've felt the most welcome as an LGBTQIA+ traveler, plus local tips for each.
I'm a pale, cisgender gay travel scribe. And while my trial could never reflect 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 detect myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and safe a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.
The Caribbean is one r