Gay Travel Guide, Isla Mujeres

By Ricardo d Argence

Its certainly true that there are plenty of gay friendly places all over the world where you could choose to visit on your next vacation. Naturally, not all of these places are the same and some are simply more relaxing places to get away from it all than others.

One of the best and most popular is Isla Mujeres, a tremendous resort area found on the beaches and under the sunny skies of Cancun Mexico. As anyone that has traveled to Latin America will attest to, this part of the world is one of the very best hotspots in that part of the world.

Why Isla Mujeres? What makes this place special? Keep reading to see some of the reasons why this place keeps tourists coming back again and again.

Isla Mujeres is a fishing town which is still thriving today. It's like taking a step back in time and seeing a way of life much different than your own (unless you're a fisherman, that is!).

Even though you can see and experience a slow paced more traditional lifestyle here, this doesn't mean that Isla Mujeres isn't also a modern place as well " there is excellent dining, shopping and live entertainment to take in here; its hard to be bored when you visit.

Of course, there is plenty to do here as well as to see. Isla Mujeres has the most beautiful coastline in all of North America.

In addition to the beauty of the waters, trips to the beaches here are great fun as there are a ton of activities to take part in. If you wish to learn how to surf or scuba dive, there are opportunities for that here.

Isla Mujeres is a great fishing spot, so if you'd like to get out on the water for the day and try your luck, there's few other places in the world like it to spend your day fishing and relaxing. There's no shortage of enjoyment here, whether on land or sea.

In fact, there is one water activity that is very difficult to find anywhere else in the world. The region offers a Dolphin Discovery adventure which is sure to be appealing to those that love the natural world. With Dolphin Discovery tours, you are able to swim in waters and get up close and personal with the dolphins! Yes, this could prove to be a fun excursion proving many memories.

With a variety of four and five star hotels, Isla Mujeres is a great choice for those who want to vacation in high style and enjoy world class luxury accommodations.

Of course, many vacationers are on a budget and there are plenty of more economical options for lodging. It doesn't matter where you stay on Isla Mujeres " you're always close to all of the activities and the relaxation that this resort area has to offer.

It's the ideal place to visit on your next vacation. If you're planning a getaway, Isla Mujeres is the obvious choice. Out of all of the amazing resorts in Mexico (and there are many), this is one place which definitely stands out from the crowd.

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The Magnificent Costa Rica Arribada: Invasion Of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles

By Victor C. Krumm

The young olive ridley sea turtle was only 15 years old as she drifted 500 yards offshore in the warm, tropical eastern Pacific ocean off Ostional Beach in a small country that, more than 500 years earlier, Christopher Columbus had discovered and named "Costa Rica", the "rich coast."

The afternoon October rains had slipped away as she waited expectantly. In its final quarter now, the moon was having an unseen effect upon her.

A dozen yards away, a second olive ridley sea turtle joined her, followed by a dozen, then hundreds, thousands, and soon tens of thousands, all waiting quietly. For epochs the moon has silently passed its timeless phases that affect the world's tides-and today it was bringing her ashore this night, just as it had led her forebears to ancestral nesting beaches for more than 100,000,000 years.

There is something mysterious about nature. A few months earlier, this marine turtle and the multitude of sea turtles now alongside her were scattered across the Pacific Ocean, some more than 2500 miles away.

Even though there was lots of food, something more powerful had begun to stir within her and hundreds of thousands more of her kind. Whatever it was, they all felt the same timeless need to return to Ostional Beach. You see, it was at Ostional that they first had been given life.

Now, months after something inside spoke to her, she waited in the soft light just a few hundred meters from her destination. She had swum so very far but now the silent voice within her told her to wait. She was ready. Over the many weeks and thousands of miles she had swum she had come across many different male olive ridley sea turtles in the blue tropical ocean waters and she had mated with several because, like her, they too were being affected by something unseen, a force as old as life itself. Whatever it was, it was so compelling that her kind had been going back to the same Costa Rica beach since before the first dinosaur.

This olive ridley sea turtle was somehow returning to the very beach where had hatched in 1995. No one knows how a Pacific marine turtle finds the exact beach where she started life. Ostional Beach is only a few hundred meters long. Now part of Costa Rica's Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, it is probably the most important olive ridley marine turtle nesting site on earth. Incredibly, the year this turtle hatched, perhaps 500,000 females had nested here in massive "arribadas."

Unfortunately, our sea turtle's mother will not join her to nest at Ostional this year even though for the last two decades, she had been part of massive Costa Rica arribadas annually. Not long ago, she drowned in an illegal shrimping net on her way back to the ancient nesting grounds. It was a needless waste since it could have been avoided by the simple use of an internationally required, but typically ignored, law requiring a turtle escape device. Thousands more were destroyed in what is politely called "incidental catch" by long line fishermen who refuse to use larger hooks that would prevent tragedy to this ancient creature. And, no one knows how many thousands died unnecessarily by swallowing carelessly discarded plastic bags. And, of course, there has been the ceaseless pillaging of nests: millions of eggs from just a few small, precious beaches.

Of course, the tens of thousands of olive ridleys just offshore know none of this. As we look out over the water in the pale moonlight, there are now so many that it almost seems one could walk on their backs for a mile or more. We stand in awe at the sheer magnitude of God's creation. They don't know or comprehend that they were on this planet long before the first Tyrannosaurus Rex. They don't know that we are waiting for them to come ashore so that when they lay their eggs on this tiny wildlife refuge, men, women, and children will lawfully raid their nests and take 1,000,000 eggs in return for protecting the rest of the clutches and preserving the species. They only know that this is where they are meant to be.

Then, though no one knows why, it happens. As quietly as they first appeared, as silently as they gathered, their patience has been rewarded and they begin to come ashore. A single olive ridley turtle followed by a second. Then there are hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands---even more than that---each intent on one task: bringing new life. All night they come. And all day, day after day. It is a wonder of magnificent Costa Rica and as timeless as the phases of the moon. It is the spectacular display of life called Arribada.

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Ontario Cottage For Rent - What A Great Place

By William Telefe

Crystal Beach Ontario Cottage Rentals has been supplying greatest Ontario Cottage Rentals for one of Ontario's pretty beach area, Crystal Beach.

If you are looking for an Ontario Cottage for rent, you have made a strong choice. Crystal Beach Ontario Cottage Rentals offers some great information and wonderful links to other curricula, functions, eateries, activites throughout Niagara area, discover out their website. Dont plan your travel to Niagara until you do.

If you are searching for a great cottage to rest at with all the conveniences of home, and all the outdoor activities a drive away, drawing cards at your doorway step from Niagara, well this is the rental cottage you want. Niagara Falls 20 minutes away, border shopping 15 minutes away, great food at two of Niagara's small little secret establishments 25 minutes away. Folks trust me, this is the place for you.

Now this is truly an Ontario Cottage for rent. This 3 bedroom property has a beautiful fireplace, state-of-the-art interior, 36 inch TV, dvd player, washer/dryer, vast yard, parking, a park closeby, a BBQ. Heck see the pictures on their website crystalbeachcottagesforrent.com. Some great shots that say it all. For a maximum of 4 persons, you will find this rental property really unwinding, very clean and very affordable for what you get.

Don't take my word, here are what a few renters said after staying at the property: " great cottage,loved the patio, shopping, the lake, oh so very relaxing". And if you can time the weather, you may just state this "great location, great lake, great weather, great cottage". View a Video about the cottage

Fishing, canoeing, beaches, campfires, family fun are each at your grasp in the Crystal Beach and Niagara Falls region. So go online, look at this great property, pick your travel dates and reserve this truly fantastic Ontario Cottage for rent. You work hard, make the most out of your time and money. Here is a little story on the Crystal Beach area.

When the amusement park first opened up in 1888, steamboats shuttled patrons from nearby Buffalo, New York to and from the park. At its peak in the 1940s and early 1950s, the park had about 20,000 visitors daily throughout the summer.

The park was identified for the Crystal Beach Cyclone, which was constructed in 1927. The Cyclone was an intense roller coaster with a full time nurse on-hand to revive riders who had passed out during the ride.

Following the park's ending in 1989, the Comet was displaced to The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Queensbury, New York where it still operates today.

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Incredible New York

By Clive Adams

For first time visitors as well as for frequent and seasoned travelers, the city is dazzling. You have seen its many attractions in countless Hollywood movies and yet the reality is both more astounding and more chaotic.

New York is a city that never rests. The buzz and activity that goes on doesn't slow down even at night. It's heartening to notice that its indomitable spirit has survived the cruel attacks of 9/11. Security may be a little more noticeable but life goes on.

New York appeals to people of every taste and interest. Its grand museums have some of the best art, both ancient and contemporary, from around the world. Theatres, galleries, parks, clubs, shops, skyscrapers, you name it, and the Big Apple has it all.

The Statue of Liberty is New York's most iconic structure and no visit to the city is complete without seeing it. Other not to be missed attractions include the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. If you have the time you should pack in many more sights. Some of its museums are so cavernous that not even a full month is enough to appreciate all the exhibits.

Manhattan impresses with its towering skyscrapers, retail stores, theatres, restaurants, pubs and bars. Everything you can possibly think of is here, including the city's main attractions.

One of the best ways to explore New York, especially Manhattan, is on foot. You can feel the city's vibe as you eat a hot dog from a street vendor, watch New Yorkers on their way to work and have a pint at a charming Irish pub. You can also choose to live it up by dining at posh restaurants and attending gallery openings. You will discover that it is possible to survive on a few dollars and also that in some places even a few thousand won't go too far. What you do will colour and shape your experience of this multi-faceted city.

Every season offers something special and that's why tourists come to New York even during its hot and humid summers and cold and windy winters. There's always something going on in the city and you will never have to worry about things to do. In fact your only dilemma may be figuring out how best to fit in everything in during your holiday.

After you visit New York once, you will be back again and again...

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The Best Gay Beaches in Mexico: Cancun, Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta

By Ricardo d Argence

So enough of the congratulations because, with the spring season on the rise and the summer sun just around the corner, I know you are dying to know where you will be going for your next vacation.

One gay travel destination that is quickly gaining in popularity and will have you excited to explore for yourself is Puerto Vallarta. What makes Puerto Vallarta so special? To begin with, the place is incredible. Because of a perfect climate, a tropical jungle, a stunning ocean bay, beautiful beaches and mountains, Puerto Vallarta is the perfect place for weekend getaway.

Puerto Vallarta is a small city. But don't be quick to judge it by its size. Despite its small size, the city is truly a delightful city devoted to serve its visitors. This small city boasts of infrastructures of a modern resort while still retaining its old school Mexican charm.

The city also is home to charming restaurants, excellent airports, up-to-date medical services, reliable drinking water supply, and of course, a safe environment to make the place perfect to be a paradise. So if you are the type who are looking for quaintness without sacrificing modern conveniences, then this is your place.

If these things havent gotten your attention about Puerto Vallarta, then you may want to take a look at Acapulco. When you visit Acapulco you will enjoy clean waters, sunny beaches and rugged mountains. Acapulco is a major stop for cruise ships, a well known spring break destination and the perfect hot spot for gay singles or gay couples.

Acapulco has become famous for its flamboyant gay clubs and bars and is the exact opposite of Puerto Vallarta. While its gay clubs might not be as refined as those in big cities, they are part of what contributes to the unique experience that Acapulco provides.

Last, but definitely not least, you may want to take a look at the terrific gay vacation destination of Cancun. There are many gay travelers that believe that there is no better vacation destination, which explains its popularity. Cancun is a haven for all tourists, especially the gay traveler.

The main attraction of this island paradise is the fun nightlife. Visiting the funky and upbeat clubs such as the Picante bar and the Karamba will surely light up the nights you spend in Cancun.

The well known Karamba club is Cancuns largest gay disco while the Picante is the oldest gay bar. You will love to party to the tunes of local and international DJ under the stars in the open air disco. The Karamba has nightly performances featuring impersonators that dance to the latest tunes and drag queens that lip synch Broadways tunes. The party gets going nightly at 10:30 and will likely drag on to the wee hours of the morning.

Picante is a hot spot that has been cooking for 14 years. When you go to Picante you will see their Vegas showgirl style strippers, dancers, singers as well as the bar owner and emcee Mother Picante. If youre really lucky you might be able to catch the once a year beauty pageant that takes place during Carnival and be able to witness the crowning of The Queen.

When you travel to Cancun you will never be hungry. The city is filled with wonderful restaurants that serve cuisines of international and local flavors.

To make your gay vacation one that is completely unforgettable, Cancun has an abundance of gay friendly hotels. You can make reservations at resorts like the Melia Cancun, Villas Tacul Boutique Hotel, the Presidente Intercontinental or the fabulous Hyatt Cancun Caribe. No matter what you are looking for in accommodations, you will find it in Cancun.

Start packing your bags and buy yourself a ticket to a tropical paradise. Whether you choose to travel to Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta or Cancun you will definitely have a perfectly gay time.

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Bali Map

By Peter McQuire

You will find Bali located 3 miles off the west coast of Java with a relatively tiny land area of just over 5,000km; Bali could fit into Australia over 1,200 times. From the tip of the Map of Bali in the north to the tip of the island in the south is only 55miles and east to west it's just 90 miles, so getting around the island is fairly simple and the longest drive that you would need to do to get to any resort would be two hours at the most.

The most well liked Bali hotel resorts are situated in the south of the island with a few others along the east and west coast. Nusa Dua is the most southern resort that's favored by tourists, although you may find other less known ones a bit further south. The roads around the coast of Bali are generally in fine condition, it is when you leave the main stretch that you'll find that the roads are very seldom maintained to any standard and are typically just dust tracks regularly impassible by two automobiles and you need to be cautious about folk and animals that use not only these side roads but the main roads to stroll on.

Heading along the west coast from Nusa Dua you'll come to Jimbaran another highly regarded and busy holiday maker resort. Maybe ten minutes further along you'll go by Ngurah Rai International airport that's used as a gateway for the rest of Indonesia. Kuta and South Kuta are perhaps another 20 min drive from here and this is where you will find the most commercialized area of Bali. Not only are the hotels built to accommodate many tourists, but the leisure facilities and the shopping areas very tourist orientated.

The drive from here to the tip of the west coast will take you past some of the more up market tourist destinations of Bali. Legian and Seminyak are situated along the west coast and offer more splendid accommodation including personal beaches, gardens and swimming pools. The rest of the drive up the west coast will take you past many places to stay, but they are not the famous or popular resorts or hotels. For the tourist who prefers secluded areas there will be masses of places to stay along this western section of Bali without all the trappings and crowds of the massive tourist places.

From here you could head inland in an easterly direction and you will come to Ubud which is situated in the mountainous region of Bali. The landscape is worlds apart compared to the coastal resorts. Here you will be surrounded by lush tropical rain forests with stunning perspectives of the mountains and volcanoes. Driving further east you will shortly come to the eastern shore, where there are a few popular resorts. As with the resorts further up the west coast you will find these are way more expensive than the southern areas due to the wonderful diving locations around this area. The widely known resorts on the east coast are Candi Dasa and Sanur. Once you get to Sanur you can take a detour inland and come to Denspanar, the capital of Bali. Although this is not actually a popular holiday maker destination due to its lack of beaches, night life and shopping malls, it's still worth taking time out to explore.

From Denspanar you would drive south again and before you get to Nusa Dua where you started from, you will pass Tanjung Benoa a very popular, but very up market area. Tanjung Benoa is situated on the tip of the peninsula and has striking views of the ocean.

As far as the most visited and popular places in Bali go, those are the better known ones, but Bali offers so much more. There are such a lot of more Bali hotels situated all around the island and on some of the smaller islands just around the coast. Bali is surely an island to be explored and visiting one of the smaller know villages will give you a much better comprehension of the genuine Balinese lifestyle .

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Gay Travel Guide: Why You Must See Las Ruinas Del Rey

By Ricardo d Argence

Everybody knows that Cancun is a popular hot spot for gay and lesbian travelers. No matter what time of year it is, there is something to be said about the beautiful beaches, the fun people, and the great food. When combining all of this with members of your gay and lesbian family, Cancun cannot be beat.

If you're planning to come to Cancun, you're no doubt planning to hit the beach and certainly, Cancun has beaches to rival any other place in the world. However, Las Ruinas Del Ray, the city's most popular gay beach is a must-visit.

While the entire area is gay friendly, this is a great spot to stop off and have the best chances of meeting someone special while on your trip.

There's also plenty of activities to enjoy on Las Ruinas Del Rey " so whether you're interested in keeping busy or just getting some well earned rest on the beach, this is the place for you.

There's always plenty of sun in Cancun, so you can relax while you work on your tan and maybe catch up on some reading, or meet people and make new friends while you enjoy your visit to Mexico. You can meet other tourists or even locals who can give you the inside information on the best places to hang out in Cancun.

Las Ruinas has more to offer than just sun and sand. This is also a great place to snorkel and the waters just off of the beach are home to some amazing marine life which is well worth putting on fins and goggles to go have a look at.

If you've always wanted to scuba dive, you can take classes here and try this fascinating pastime. Even if you've never tried it before, there's plenty of experienced instructors here who can show you how.

Maybe you rather stay above the surface of the water. If so, Cancun is a beautiful place for a sail. There's nothing like winding down by getting out on the water and relaxing with friends old or new before heading out to enjoy Cancun's active nightlife.

Las Ruinas Del Rey is the most popular beach in Cancun when it comes to gay and Lesbian travelers. All beaches are gay friendly, but this beach is so densely populated with rainbow family that it adds to the comfort and the feeling of camaraderie among them. As far as gay travel is concerned, Las Ruinas Del Rey just can't be beat.

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