Top Gay Vacation and Travel Websites

We like to travel. There's no question about it. Recent marketing research shows that 90% of gay Americans took a domestic vacation last year, and 60% enjoyed foreign destinations. I know what you're thinking: how do I get in on this? Meet other men or women. Enjoy a hot holiday with your partner. Catch a cruise or flight that caters to your idea of fun, and arrive at a destination that has only gays in mind. It's easy! Travel services and destinations specifically designed for the gay customer are exploding with popularity across the globe. With the Internet, it's never been simpler for you to plan your next journey into the exotic nightlife, romantic beachfronts, gay-only decks, or intoxicating spas that the many gay-friendly destinations, cruises, and resorts have to offer. Here's our gay guide to Internet travel sites!

-- GAY TRAVEL
www.gaytravel.com
GayTravel.com gives you with the greatest selection of vacations for LGBT travelers. From large-scale gay and lesbian cruises to unique tours. Gaytravel.com brings you the best offerings available.

-- PURPLE ROOFS
http://www.purpleroofs.com/
This comprehensive online directory is especially good for booking accommodations. Access is free - you don't even have to sign up.

-- TRAVEL ALTERNATIVES GROUP
(415) 437-3800, www.gaytravelnews.com
To make sure your plans are gay-friendly, visit this organization's Website, which lists certified gay travel agents and tour providers.

-- GAY JET
www.gayjet.com
This site houses the most complete, worldwide gay events calendar. From an all-gay tour of Ireland's highlights, to an Australian odyssey designed specifically for the gay fitness buff, this site has it all.

-- DAMRON
(800) 462-6654, www.damron.com
Easily one of the best resources on the Web, this gay travel guide publisher offers a breathtaking database of tens of thousands of gay-owned operations in virtually every destination across the globe.

-- INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
(800) 448-8550, www.iglta.com
Although the Website is of little help, the group is an outstanding advocate for gay and lesbian travel. Forget the site, but give them a call if you need more help getting an idea of what's available.

-- GAYRES.COM
www.gayres.com
With a focus on the budget-minded traveler, this gay-owned operation claims to be the largest provider of gay and lesbian travel services in the world.

-- THE NEW GAY TRAVEL GUIDE
http://www.newgaytravelguide.com/
This site is dedicated to bringing you fun and exciting photos and the best gay travel information about exciting places and gay events and gay news from around the world.

-- OUT TRAVELER
http://www.outtraveler.com/
Offers feature stories on global destinations, a worldwide events calendar and archives of past issues, including the popular "Ask the Travel Expert" Q&A column. Although it doesn't cover as many smaller places, it really gets to the heart of the contemporary scene in mega-popular gay travel destinations.