best gay beaches resources
VANCOUVER, CANADA
1181 Lounge, 1181 Davie Street, Tel: 604-7877130. With a super-hot staff and comfortable, low-key atmosphere, 1181 is ultra-modern and intimate with tons of neck craning. www.1181.ca
Score on Davie, 1262 Davie Street. Tel: 604632-1646. A super-casual establishment frequented by gay locals and visitors alike. www.scoreondavie.com
Shangri-La Vancouver, 1128 West Georgia Street, Tel: 604-689-1120. Luxurious, AAA-Five Diamond hotel in a convenient location. www.shangri-la.com/vancouver
Tourism Vancouver. The official tourism board of Vancouver. www.tourismvancouver.com
Wreck Beach. Canada’s first and largest clothing-optional beach and gay hot spot. www.wreckbeach.org
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
Almar, Amapas 380, Tel: 52-322-222-4888. Seaside resort with huge gay following. www.almarresort.com
Blue Chairs Resort, Malecon y Almendro No 4, Tel: 322-222-5040. The first gay resort in Puerto Vallarta. www.bluechairsresort.com
Casa de Mita, Playa Carreteros, Tel: 866-740-7999. Intimate, eight-suite all-inclusive luxury resort on sprawling beach. www.casademita.com
The Iguana, Calle Zaragoza, tel: 52-322-222-1336. Upscale restaurant within Elizabeth Taylor’s former Puerto Vallarta home. www.casakimberly.com
El Patio de mi Casa, Guerrero 311, Tel: 52-322222-0743. Lively, al fresco jazz bar with gay following. www.elpatiodemicasa.blogspot.com
LISBON, PORTUGAL
100 Maneiras, Rua do Teixeira 35, Tel: 351-910-307-575. One of the most celebrated Portuguese restaurants in town. www.restaurante100maneiras.com
Lisbon Beach, No address. Tel: 351-965667-041. Gay tour operator in Lisbon. www.lisbonbeach.com
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz, Run Rodrigo da Fonseca, 88, Tel: 351-21-381-1400. Luxury hotel in Lisbon. www.fourseasons.com/lisbon
Trump’s, Rua da Atalaia 104 B, No phone. Hot dance spot with wild nights. www.trumps.pt
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Circo Bar, Calle Condado 650, Tel: 787-725-9676. The hottest gay nightclub in town. No website.
La Concha, 1077 Ashford Avenue, Tel: 787-7217500. Modern, gay-friendly and beachfront resort on gay strip. www.laconcharesort.com
Condado Vanderbilt, 1055 Ashford Avenue, Tel: 787-721-5500. Five-star hotel near all the gay action. www.condadovanderbilt.com
Oceano, 2 Vendig Street, Tel: 787-724-6300. Gay-owned, lively Caribbean-inspired restaurant that’s become a hot spot for gay travelers. www.oceanopr.com
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Street, Tel: 2721-437-9000. Luxurious boutique resort with stunning waterfront views. www.12apostleshotel.com
Beefcakes, Sovereign Quay, 40 Somerset Road, Tel: 27-21-425-9019. Excellent bar and restaurant for gay clientele. www.beefcakes.co.za
Crew Bar, Napier Street, Tel: 27-73-204-3706. Wild gay club with two dance floors. No website.
Harbour House Kalk Bay, Main Road, WalkBay, Tel: 27-21-788-4133. Exceptional seafood restaurant with prime bay views. www.harbourhouse.co.za
