“As a gay traveler, I just make sure I find one of the many islands that are queer friendly and offer protections for LGBTQ people.” “I love the Caribbean for its natural beauty, laid-back vibe, and proximity to New York,” he says. For example, the islands of Martinique, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Gorda (to pick three) all differ when it comes to their languages, legal systems, and cultural influences-as well as their attitudes toward homosexuality.Įd Salvato, the editor-in-chief of the gay travel magazine Man About World, has never been deterred from visiting the region. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that the Caribbean is a diverse region that includes 13 independent nations, as well as territories of France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. There’s no denying that some Caribbean islands are not known for being especially welcoming to LGBTQ travelers (although the same could be said of many parts of the world).
