If the magic of gay New Orleans still isnt quite Caribbean enough for your tastes, think about going a little farther into the sea. Puerto Ricans are American citizens, but the culture is wonderfully different while still familiar. For American citizens, that means you dont even need a passport! While the majority language is Spanish, you can still get around speaking English. Still, its fun to dust off your high school Spanish as a sign of respect for your hosts.

Gay Puerto Rico is a relatively new concept (as is the case in most Hispanic cultures). Regardless, there are plenty of gay tolerant establishments, such as disco , bars, restaurants and accommodations.

So, whats the main reason youre thinking about a Caribbean vacation? Beaches! Puerto Rico has lots of sandy beaches, and they are sufficiently different from each other to satisfy any choice. Some beaches provide plenty of activities, such as trying a sail boat, enjoying the speed of a personal water craft and more. If you prefer quiet solitude, many of Puerto Ricos beaches will fit the bill. I like to alternate. One time Ill go to a beach that offers plenty of activities; the next time, I might take a favorite book and secure my quiet place.

The old adage, size isnt everything, applies as accurately to Puerto Rico as everything else (well, almost everything else). That is to say, dont let the size of Puerto Rico mislead youthough it may be only 100 miles long, this island boasts an incredible bio-diversity and countless outdoor adventure opportunities. The best part? All these adventures are only a short drive from your hotel or resort, no matter where youre headed! Such activities as hiking, climbing, spelunking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, horseback riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and camping are available throughout the island. At the end of the day you can watch the sun disappear over the bay while whales breach in the distance. Put camera at the top of your packing list for this island vacation; you wont regret it!

The islands diversity goes beyond the attractions of unique flora and faunathe local cultural diversity is also worth checking out during your time in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rican culture today is a rich combination of the three different cultural groupsAfrican, Taino (Amerindian), and Spanishthat have inhabited the island over time. Plan your vacation so as to coincide with local festivals such as Danza Week, the Puerto Rico Film Festival, or, in San Juan, El Dia de San Juan Bautistata, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Visit museums throughout the island to learn a bit more about the dynamic political and cultural history of this island.

If you are interested in investigating other warm spots for your gay travelor travel for everybody, consider any of these other alternatives:

Madrid

Gay Disneyland

MetropolitanHouston

Sinful Las Vegas

Gay Palm Springs

Whatever your itinerary includes for your time in Puerto Rico, make sure you take the time to relax and indulge in the beauty and romance of this diverse Caribbean island!