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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 composed 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
Most LGBTQ+ travelers would verb 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, like Costa Rica. Vacationer Magazine urges all LGBTQ+ travelers to research any desired destination to determine 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 short list of Caribbean islands that you may want to consider 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,
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When midwinter sets in and it&#;s cold and adj by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I&#;m cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really verb. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without fret of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.
Of course, I&#;ll also be sharing with you the islands that are decidedly NOT LGBTQ friendly.
If you want to check in one of the anti-LGBTQ islands, go ahead – just know before you go, so an unfriendly reception doesn&#;t come as a nasty surprise!
I grasp I&#;d rather go to an accepting and welcoming island I can love than choose one where I&#;m too afraid of being clocked as queer and harassed to go the all-inclusive I booked to feel safe.
The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Caribbean Islands
Puerto Rico
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