Curaçao Welcomes the LGBT Community to Honeymoon in Paradise

Curaçao Welcomes the LGBT Community to Honeymoon in Paradise

 The southern Caribbean island of Curaçao, one of the most welcoming Caribbean islands for gay travelers, proudly joins the LGBT community in celebrating the recent decision to overturn the “Defense of Marriage Act”. Curaçao has long welcomed the world’s LGBT community to its tropical paradise, offering a friendly, safe, and inclusive experience for all travelers. The island’s “melting pot” history has led to a progressive ‘live and let live’ philosophy that makes Curaçao the ideal destination for Caribbean commitment ceremonies and honeymoons.

“‘Live and Let Live’ perfectly describes Curaçao’s relaxed style. We welcome everyone to explore and enjoy our rich, colorful history and culture, our numerous uncrowded beaches and world class dive locations,” says André Rojer, Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America. “We have long embraced the LGBT community, and we are eager to welcome newly married couples celebrating their love and the repeal of the DOMA.”

The island’s current promotion – Every 4^th Night Free – includes many LGBT-welcoming properties, ideal for honeymooning couples celebrating in Curaçao. The offer allows guests to stay every fourth night of their visit for free. So, if a reservation is for four days, guests only pay for three; if it is for eight days, guests only pay for six. The offer is valid for bookings made by September 15, for travel between August 15 and December 15, 2013. LGBT-welcoming participating hotels include: Avila Hotel, Amalia Vacation Apartments, Blue Bay Curaçao, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, Floris Suite Hotel, Hilton Curaçao, Lions Dive & Beach Resort, Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort, Nos Krusero Apartments, Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort, Renaissance Curaçao, Sandton Kura Hulanda Hotel & Spa, Sandton Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club, Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort, Sunscape Beach Resort & Casino and Waterside Apartments. 

As a further demonstration of hospitality, many properties are offering special upgrades for newlyweds including: in-room mimosas at the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival at the Hilton Curaçao, a 15% spa treatment discount, along with complimentary champagne at Jan Thiel Villas, daily complimentary breakfast buffet, plus a $75 food and beverage credit at the Sandton Kura Hulanda Hotel & Spa and sister property Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club, a complimentary upgrade (subject to availability) and a bottle of sparkling wine at the Renaissance Curaçao Resort, a VIP picnic basket with snacks compliments of the Floris Suite Hotel, a 20% discount on spa treatments at the Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort on-property spa as well as a $50 food and beverage credit, and complimentary champagne at both the Sunscape Beach Resort & Casino and the Lions Dive & Beach Resort.

The Curaçao Tourist Board and several island hotels are proud members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC). Curaçao will celebrate its first full-fledged Pride this year with the launch of Curaçao Pride 2013, September 25-29.

Selected as ‘Favorite Caribbean Destination’ for 2012 and 2013 in About.com Reader’s Choice Awards and a ‘2012 Honeymoon Hot Spot’ by Condé Nast Traveler, Curaçao is a unique Caribbean island paradise, boasting 35 uncrowded beaches, and an eclectic mix of history and culture. Explore the vibrant, culturally diverse capital city of Willemstad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – with its distinctive architecture, museums, monuments and world-class shopping. Indulge in Curaçao’s vast selection of flavorful restaurants, with a mix of sophisticated international and tasty local cuisines. Discover Curaçao’s abundant natural beauty, pristine dive sites and spectacular snorkeling at secluded beaches. Curaçao offers idyllic weather, situated on the outer fringes of the Hurricane Belt. 

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Te puedes alojar en este hotel por sólo 56 dólares por noche por un apartamento estudio suficiente para 2 personas. Cada apartamento dispone de una nevera en una zona de cocina con dos quemadores. Un hervidor de agua y tostadora está disponible para sus requisitos de desayuno.

Si estás pensando en alojarte en hoteles en España, pero me gustaría una rotura sol con una diferencia, por qué no dirigirse a Tenerife? Usted puede ser sorprendido por lo que la isla tiene que ofrecer aparte de su glorioso sol y playas de arena.

 La historia y la cultura no son las primeras palabras que me vienen a la mente cuando uno piensa en la mayor de las Islas Canarias, pero si te reservar hoteles en Tenerife se pueden encontrar precisamente eso.

Es cierto que la ubicación es conocida por su clima cálido y vibrante vida nocturna, pero también puede ser encantado por la belleza de la isla y encontrar algunos sitios de interés histórico.

Por favor visite nuestra http://www.travel-canarias.com/ de información sobre hoteles en Gran Canaria 

Una experiencia no tan positiva se produjo hace un par de años más tarde, en la isla de Lanzarote. Era la última semana de marzo y estábamos tomando unas vacaciones de una semana en un charco de Palo. Este complejo naturista remota y muy hermosa se encuentra en la costa este de Lanzarote, a sólo diez o más millas de la punta norte de la isla.

El tiempo se mantuvo seco durante toda la semana, aunque a menudo las nubes de lluvia se arremolinaba a nuestro alrededor constantemente por el viento fuerte. Esto significa que cada vez que una nube de comandos del sol, se enfrió inmediatamente a un nivel incómodo. Los lugareños nos dijeron que no estaban acostumbrados a que el factor de viento fuerte y mostró el envoltorio en suéteres gruesos o vellones.

A pesar de esto, en realidad era lo suficientemente caliente para nosotros para tomar el sol cuando las nubes quedarse fuera de la trayectoria de los rayos del sol. Fue la noche que eran realmente genial. Sin el sol, el viento soplaba del norte entre fuerza cinco siete fuerza, lo que nos deja más remedio que cenar en el interior de cada noche.

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Fun in the sun in Gran Canaria

If you’re after a holiday with plenty of fun in the sun, a Gran Canaria holidaycould be right up your street. Based just off the west coast of Africa within the popular, sun-drenched Canary Islands archipelago, Gran Canaria promises plenty of sunshine and a fabulous escape that’s as diverse as they come.

Enjoy a beautiful sunset during a visit to Gran Canaria

Thanks to its location, the island benefits from a wonderfully warm year-round climate that’s scorching hot in the summer and pleasantly warm in the winter. So it makes a great place to visit if you’re hoping to top up your tan during the cold damp days of the British winter.

Gran Canaria is a haven for any type of relaxing holiday, including family trips, and you’ll find plenty of bustling beach resorts around the coastline that have many fun activities and watersports to enjoy. While you’re there, head to Maspalomas, a large bustling resort on the south coast, to enjoy its gorgeous beaches and nightlife. Discover the famous sand dunes, and make your way over to neighbouring Playa del Ingles for a knockout stretch of sand and a vibrant party atmosphere.

The sand dunes in Gran Canaria are known for their beauty

Whether you’re here for the beach, the sunshine, the watersports, or any one of Gran Canaria’s other star attractions, you’ll probably notice a medley of traditions and influences of the location’s distinctive culture. Despite where you can find Gan Canaria, which is closer to Africa than it is to Europe, the island is Spanish-owned. That means you can expect a pleasantly familiar Mediterranean vibe and tasty Spanish cuisine, along with various influences that have made their way over from North Africa and the Middle East.

Gran Canaria has a fascinating heritage too. Christopher Columbus arrived here in 1492 and anchored in the port town of Las Palmas, now Gran Canaria’s capital, so it’s well worth spending time exploring the city and finding out much more about its heritage as part of a day trip.

The picturesque town of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria

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