June 26, 2015 is destined to be a historic day. The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal throughout the United States.
The Supreme Court held that same-sex marriage is a right for all
As the number of same-sex married couples increases, so does gay tourism. Gay-run hotels and traditional gay resorts are no longer glamorous. The island of Bora Bora, such as Wales in the United Kingdom, Uruguay and French Polynesia, not only has a beautiful and pure scenery, but also offers weddings for gays and lesbians and introduces anti-discrimination laws. After all, homosexuals also crave the same as everyone else, holding hands or kissing on the beautiful beach. Recently, the Huffington Post in the United States took stock of the world's best honeymoon paradise for gay people. Let's take a look!
▼ French Polynesia
This honeymoon without sexism is popular with newlyweds. It features soft white sand beaches, vanilla plantations, coconut groves, gin-like clean waters and some of the world's top charm hotels.
At the Le Meridien Bora Bora, the water huts have glass floors where you can watch the marine life, while the windows are facing Paihia and the island's representative volcano, Mount Otmanu. Since its home country, France, adopted provisions on marriage equality in June 2013, French Polynesia has provided full protection for gay travelers; Same-sex marriage is also recognized here.
▼ Greece
Gay literature, art and opera in ancient Greece played an important role in gay history, and although same-sex marriage is prohibited, Greece is still a popular destination for gay tourists.
The amanzoe is located on top of a small hill near The Bodo River Bay. Puerto River Bay is located on the Peloponnese Peninsula, a three-hour drive from Athens. The peaceful and modern Amanzoe hotel is like a temple with Mediterranean tranquility. The hotel is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and ancient ruins such as the Temple of Hera and Dmitry in Thessaloniki. It is also popular with architects, artists and designers.
▼ Buenos Aires
Argentina has supported same-sex marriage since 2010 and is one of the most affordable travel destinations in the Americas. Argentina is known for its art, gastronomy and mendoza's fierce and mellow Malbec wines.
Founded in 1929, the Art Hotel is a townhouse located in Buenos Aires, Argentina's frenetic capital, between the Recoleta district and the Barino district. Both areas are now contemporary art districts. Gorgeous ironwork and four-poster beds plus unique old-world romances pervade this modern hotel.
▼ Australia
Thanks to the popularity of the gay films "Desert Witch" and "Muriel's Wedding", Sydney's vibrant gay scene has made Australia one of the must-visit destinations for gay people. For honeymooners, the sun-drenched vineyards, inland deserts, open cities and the Great Barrier Reef are all huge attractions.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is located in the Rocks, within walking distance of the Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House.
▼ Santa Barbara, California, U.S
California's laws that facilitated gay marriage rose to the national level. And its laid-back attitude, creative cuisine and sunny climate are the perfect honeymoon destination for all. The city of Santa Barbara on the Central Coast is a wine lover's paradise.
Located on the Riviera Hill in the city, El Encanto is a boutique hotel owned by the Orient Express Hotel Group. Romantic artisan cottage with fireplace, fluffy beds and private hallways; The full-service spa specializes in couples spas such as lemon perilla body scrubs. Visitors can also explore santa Barbara's funk district full of wineries on an electric car; Diving is also possible in the nearby Channel Islands.
▼ Cape Town South Africa
South Africa is the only country on the continent that prohibits homosexual discrimination and endorses same-sex marriage. Alternating rugged mountainous and urban areas, Cape Town is home to fine dining, scenic road trips, surfing, penguins and wine country of all grades. It is also a holiday home for gays and lesbians.
Honeymooners at The Elegance Corner receive daily gifts such as champagne from Stellenbosch and handmade chocolates. The hotel's online honeymoon registry allows friends and family to arrange activities in advance for newlyweds. If a guided tour is required, consider a Mikato travel agency.
▼ Swiss
The Swiss's acceptance of people from all walks of life is a model for other emerging gay-friendly countries. Switzerland is the only country in the world where the public votes rather than the government supports same-sex marriage. The French-speaking Romandi district's more than 4 million feet (about 1.2 million meters) of rolling peaks and thriving wine culture attract honeymooners. Native fondue, cycling, swimming, skiing and Alpine hiking consume a lot of energy.
Located off the cobbled streets of the Vineyards of Lavo, Le Berg 7 has a cozy bar and rooms. The terraced fields within the Lavaux vineyards run down steep hills down to the azure Lake Geneva.
▼ Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark is famous for Legoland and new Nordic cuisine, but it is the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 1998. The beautiful and elegant capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, was the first city in Northern Europe to have a gay bar. The Red Light District in Vesterbro is also the most open place in Europe.
Copenhagen is still at the forefront of fashion, lined with gay bars and hostels that offer you and your friends the best service. Due to the long history of many homosexual events, Copenhagen has become the gay capital of the world. In addition, the Town Hall building in Denmark is the tallest building in the area and offers views of the whole of Copenhagen from above. In 2014, the adjoining plaza was named "Rainbow Square" and became a symbol of gay rights struggles.
▼ New Zealand
New Zealand was the first country to recognize the existence of homosexuality in business and accommodation, and it took radical and bold steps to form gay associations. The gay community can provide a perfect service to gays and lesbians, including in the vast territory
Gays and lesbians offer services such as homestays. Since New Zealand passed its same-sex marriage law in 2013, New Zealand has become the first choice for gay people to travel. The Gay Ski Week in late July and early August has also become a major local event, attracting a large number of gays and lesbians and their partners to explore and enjoy.
▼ Toronto, Canada
Toronto is also a tourist destination for gay people in North America, and in the Americas, Canada has adopted a relaxed policy for gays. Located in Church Wesley, the small town of Toronto is the center of the gay community in the city, with well-equipped facilities, a cinema, an art gallery, a gay bar, etc., to provide thoughtful and perfect service for comrades.
There are also many events dedicated to celebrating homosexuality, such as the grand March Parade and the Deckard Parade. Gay subcultures were promoted and developed here, making the small town of Toronto the world's first gay-based sports centre.
▼Palm Springs, USA
Located southeast of Las Vegas, Palm Springs is a sun-drenched city. Palm Springs offers gay travelers plenty of outdoor activities, shopping, restaurants and some of the best swimming pools in the world. Palm Springs also offers different accommodation for gays and lesbians. Gays can stay at gay resorts and lesbians can stay at resorts with Spanish style.
▼ Sitges, Spain
Located in the southwest of Barcelona, Sitges was the first city in Spain to have a gay bar. It is now also one of the four major gay tourist destinations in Europe. The other three major gay tourist destinations are Mykonos, Gran Canaria and Ibiza. The most attractive place for gay travelers is that they can provide thoughtful and comfortable services for their comrades.
▼ Berlin, Germany
In Berlin you can find all the fetishes you can imagine. Berlin is like a German show city, showing everything about Germany to everyone. Berlin is proud of its gay culture, dating back to the 1920s. Berlin had an open gay culture in the 1920s, with rows of gay bars and restaurants. Gay parties in Berlin never stop and are always ongoing.
▼ Greek Skiathos and Mykonos
Ever since Jackie Onassis traveled to the Greek island of Mykonos in the 1970s, all the gays have found this gay tourist destination. The whitewashed houses and the flowers in the courtyards all attract visitors to enjoy the mediterranean sunshine. Sunny beaches and green mountains and rivers provide a tourist attraction for gay tourists to relax and play.
▼ New York, USA
Communities such as New York's West Village, Chelsea and Hell Brothers offer plenty of places for gay travelers to play. There are countless gay bars and hotels here. Christopher Street is a famous gay landmark in New York, and together with friends come to New York, Christopher Street is not to be missed.
▼ Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world, is the friendliest and most open city in the world. In 2015, Reykjavik will host the 17th Gay Street Tour. Iceland also has the most enlightened legal system in the world, and in 2006 Iceland declared that gay couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. What a wonderful feeling to stroll by the waterfall with kiyou, explore the dormant volcano together, and chat about life by the geothermal lake.
▼ Montevideo, Uruguay
Uruguay is the most open country in South America. In 2013 Uruguay was the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage. Its openness policy is reflected in the capital Montevideo, where there are many places for gay people, such as gay hotel bars and so on.
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