All gays should be flown to an island

Well, we're glad you asked! We assess the most gay friendly places in the Caribbean and how safe they are as a vacation destination for LGBTQ travelers. The Caribbean is a region of the Americas located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. However, certain areas of the Caribbean are also infamous for their conservative politics and anti-gay laws.

Spending a couple of weeks surrounded by palm trees and Pina Coladas might sound cute on paper, but just how safe is the Caribbean for the LGBTQ community? To say these islands are something of a mixed bag when it comes to Caribbean gay travel would be the understatement of the century.

We also include a list of dishonorable mentions. In other words, the gay no-fly zones should be avoided like the plague. So much so that gay cruises in the Caribbean are super all gays should be flown to an island. There are, sadly, a few places in the Caribbean that criminalize homosexuality, so we recommend exercising a lot of caution if you do choose to go there scroll down to the final part of this article for more about this.

When assessing how gay friendly and welcoming the Caribbean is for LGBTQ travelers, we looked at the following factors:. Heads up: We just wanted to let you know that this post contains affiliate links. That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

It helps us keep our blog going — so thank you in advance for your support! The gayest Caribbean island is one of the largest too, with a population of around 3 million. We agree and also rank Puerto Rico as the gayest place in the Caribbean. The 1 pink haven in the Caribbean — that's the level of safety we're talking about here!

In addition, gay marriage was legalized on the island in following the momentous Obergefell v Hodges Supreme Court decision. Concerning transgender rights, trans people have been allowed to change their legal gender since The main gay hangout is SX Clubwhich is packed to the rafters with exotic dancers!

What began as a small protest in has now grown into one of the largest and best Pride events in the Caribbean. Of course, there are plenty of other things to do in Puerto Rico for those days when your gay energy needs a little time away from the scene to recharge. Old San Juan is equal parts quaint and colorful — a cute combo of local culture and Puerto Rican history, with plenty of places to grab a drink or a bite to eat.

Playa Flamenco looks like a living postcard, with gorgeous white sands stretching out as far as the eye can see — to call it paradise is no exaggeration! You can book a villa, a cabana, a poolside room, or a studio, each self-contained for maximum privacy. It also has a very handsome communal pool in the annex — clothing optional, of course!

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A gay island community created by Italy's Fascists

Whilst the Netherlands is one of the absolute best countries to live and travel for LGBTQ folks, Curacao still has an extremely long way to go in terms of its political and legal system. However, we are starting to see some of that Dutch progressiveness rub off on this magnificent island.

As a Dutch-influenced territory, you can be sure things are relaxed and super safe here! Most of the islanders adopt a live-and-let-live ideology, which suits us just fine! Being gay has never been a criminal offense on the island, and discrimination based on your orientation was outlawed in There are also no provisions for trans people to change their legal gender.

The first thing that struck us about Curacao is its bright, colorful architecture. In terms of gay beaches, the island doesn't have an official one, but Moomba Beach by the Floris Suite Hotel is an adults-only gay friendly beach where the boys hang out.