Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Planning Gay Vacations To Peru

By Howie Holben

For many, a gay vacation -- in it's most basic and simple form -- is merely a way to put regular life on hold while you take off for a week or two in order to melt the stress of your day-to-day, recharge and participate in experiences that you normally wouldn't be part of if you never left home. What if your next vacation went deeper?

More and more people seek more harmony and peace in their lives. They expect more from their time away than just temporary relief. They want to seek out a deeper meaning for being alive. If you are one of these people, gay adventure tours to Peru's Sacred Valley may be exactly what you're looking for in your next vacation.

Nestled in the shadows of the astounding Andes Mountains, The Sacred Valley of the Incas is considered the heart of the ancient Inca Empire and is comprised of many towns that are known for their ruins. The Sacred Valley is truly a spiritual place and for those who wish to not only shed their day-to-day stresses but spend some serious quality time in reflection of their lives, this is the place to be.

The Kamaquen Retreat Center is known to be wonderful place to stay while visiting the Sacred Valley. The staff at Kamaquen is adept at brining their guests close to the Andean people, spirit and culture. The center's goal is to their guests find a bit of themselves while exploring the Sacred Valley.

No spiritual journey to the area would be complete without ascending the mountain to submerse yourself in the wonders of Machu Picchu. The epitome of spiritual energy, Machu Picchu offers soul stirring views, the kind that leave you breathless just by witnessing them. It also boasts magnificent and awe inspiring architecture that lies in complete balance with the sacred geography of the region by encapsulating mountain views in the windows and doors of the village as well as using intricate stone work that mirrors the surrounding mountain landscape.

At the summit, there are also many temples you can visit for that perfect meditation spot and you can take part in ceremonies designed to honor the sacred landscape. The spiritual journey aspect of gay travel vacations to Peru can yield incredible personal benefits that can also positively affect all other components of your life.

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