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San Francisco is a city for everyone. It is one of the meccas of gay travelers, or for enthusiasts of the “local food” movement and for anyone who appreciates diversity.

When you think of San Francisco, a beautiful span across the bay and an island prison are probably the first things to come to mind. Certainly, these things are two of the key tourist attractions for visitors to see, but don’t let your tour of this wonderful city begin and finish there. The city has plenty of other things to offer that are unique to the city and will let you catch an inside view of the lives of San Franciscans.

 

 

San Francisco is an ideal city for walking. The climate is never really too cold or too warm for wandering outside and the city is so pretty; a stroll is a great way to check out all that “The City” (as it is known to the natives) has to offer. And, should your limbs begin to feel a little sore from walking, you merely have to hitch a ride on one of San Francisco’s famous cable cars until you arrive at your next point of interest. The cable car is unique to San Francisco, the city where the trolley originated, and is a perfect way to put yourself right into the city’s special culture.

 

While in San Fran, Fisherman’s Wharf is a must see for your itinerary. Stop by Pier 39 and experience the culture and activities offered there. Pier 39 is famous for its great shopping center, which is filled with shops, arcades, and street performers. Take a look off the piers and see the local inhabitants of the docks—sea lions! Fisherman’s Wharf, as you may have guessed, is also the place to go if you’re looking for great seafood. While there are dozens of great restaurants that will strike your fancy, be sure to grab a meal at Boudin’s restaurant and try their famous sourdough bread (you can even watch it being made!) and unbeatable clam chowder. Fisherman’s Wharf is simply swimming with excitement; don’t miss this must-see!

 

The local neighborhoods of San Francisco are another must-see if you want to experience the diversity of San Francisco culture. From North Beach to Chinatown, each neighborhood offers a life of its own that you won’t find anywhere else. The neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury is an extremely exciting neighborhood of San Francisco. Considered the Bohemian center of the city, this neighborhood is the birthplace of such legendaries as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Janis Joplin. The spirit of these artists and their music still lives on in this district. Haight-Ashbury also boasts of some small but great local restaurants, bars and shops, including Amoeba Music, a bowling alley that was converted into a record store. Here you will find almost any type of music you can think of, with a huge variety of vinyl. And just a short distance from this district you will find the Golden Gate Park—a large, gorgeous park that rivals New York City’s Central Park.

 

To enjoy one of the most fascinating neighborhoods of San Francisco, spend time in Chinatown interesting and thriving neighborhoods. A walk down any of its narrow streets will bring enticing smells wafting from home kitchens and the many restaurants. Meanwhile, your ears can feast on the sounds of Mandarin mixed with occasional English. It’s like a trip into an exotic culture within and exotic culture.

Lesbian and gay vacationers exploring San Francisco may be primarily attracted to the Castro area to visit the historic sites and soak of the ambience, but you will discover the whole of the city is accepting of all types of people. Enjoy it all!

 

So when you plan your San Francisco vacation, don’t get stuck playing tourist. The city offers adventures everywhere you turn. Immerse yourself in the culture of the city to get the most out of your trip!

 

Sydney is one of the world’s favorite cities. Set on a stunning harbor the shopping and dining variety are superb and you are within easy access of the great outdoors. Sydney was voted by the readers of Conde Naste in 2008. Sydney is a gay friendly city and its wide range of attractions encourages gay travel to this part of Australia.

The Gay and Lesbian community is very active in the city. But the most famous event is the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. This is party central and the event has general popular appeal. Many non homosexual Sydneysiders stand along the parade route to enjoy the fun atmosphere.

The beaches are endless and the best time to be here is from October to March, the Australian summer period. North Bondi is always a classic, but if you want to find a nude beach there are four in easy reach of the city center. If you are a little more energetic you can make the 30 minute walk from Bronte to Bondi to enjoy the coast.

Food and cafes are a way of life here. The range of cuisine is immense and you will be able to find an option that suits your budget. One of the highlights of Sydney must be sitting in the sun at a cafe on the harbor and watching the people and boats go by.

The area around Oxford street is known as the Pink Strip. Here is a concentration of Gay friendly shop, bars and clubs. The shopping is diverse as are the clubs – so there should be something for everyone.

Gay travel to Sydney, Australia should be on your list of travel destinations. Whether you want to attend the Mardi Gras, or sample some of the food or beaches the options are endless. Sydney is also a great starting place to explore the rest of the vast continent of Australia.

While you are in Australia, nose around some of the other spots.  You will find Queensland to be gay friendly, as well as a delightful, alternative getaway.  Plus, you’ll find gay resorts in Queensland as well.

Traveling is something that requires a good deal of planning. Travel is one of the best  experiences any person can have, it is fun, relaxing, education and generally a way to  make friends for life. Some sightseers are not that fussy about what they see as long as  they have an organized tour or cruise to guide them, and there are gay tour and cruise  planners which are able to meet your own specific requirements too.

If you are looking for a special tour, there are a number of questions you need to ask of  yourself. The most important these days is generally cost. It is always wise to get the  best value for money from a tour, or any kind of vacation.

If you choose to take a tour or cruise, you also have the option of choosing your travel companions. Remember you will be sharing traveling space if you opt for a tour or cruise, so you have the right to decide whom you wish to share that space with in order to be comfortable.

Research into any type of travel is vital for it to be successful. Informing yourself of  the available options and exploring pros and cons, can assure you of a relaxing time.  People of all sexual orientations like to stay within the confines of their own comfort  zones, although many other people also enjoy diversity and don’t really care who they  travel with. Part of the adventure of travel is meeting new people, so you need to make  sure they are people you would like to meet.

There is also another aspect which needs to be considered, if you are single and want to take a tour where you can meet people and make friends for life. Then a GLBT tour or cruise may be the best option for you. With a gay tour group there is certainly a better chance of finding romance.

As far as the cost of tours and cruises go, because mainstream vacations such as this are  more flexible, the cost is generally much better. You will find that GTLB tours are more  expensive, but this is just par for the course, if you are more comfortable in this  setting, what’s an extra few hundred bucks?

Whatever your decision on the type of tour, seek out a destination that will be welcoming of you.  A gay vacation to Costa Rica is becoming quite popular, for example.