Tips for Gay and Lesbian Vacationers in Dominican Republic
Although homosexuality is not technically lawful in the D.R., a staunchly Catholic nation, it is a lot more common in the D.R. than anywhere else in the Caribbean, with the feasible exception of Cuba, where numerous young men as well as ladies have actually turned to hooking, particularly in Havana. Hundreds of guys are bisexual in the D.R., and numerous young men are available on a \"gay-for-pay\" basis, even though they might have a better half as well as youngsters waiting on them at home. Sex tourism, even that including minors, is on the rise in the D.R. as well as has actually also made headlines in the New york city Times.
There isn't much of a gay bar scene outside of Santo Domingo, but cruising appears almost everywhere, especially in the routine bars, on the coastlines, as well as along the various malec\u00f3n (seafront) promenades at night.
Nearly all D.R. resorts welcome gay and lesbian clients. Same-sex pairs seeking to share a room with each other should come across no problem anywhere in the D.R. Discretion, nonetheless, is the word. Holding hands or kissing in public will be discredited as well as may welcome at the very least verbal misuse, as well as loads of situations of gay bashing are reported annual.
Because there are no neighborhood companies offering details or services to gay and lesbian tourists considering a holiday in the D.R., below are some basic teams to call for more details.
Lots of firms offer excursions and also take a trip itineraries specifically for gay and also lesbian travelers. Above and Past Tours (tel. 800\/397 -2681; bear-magazine.com) are gay Australian excursion specialists. San Francisco-based Now, Voyager (tel. 800\/255 -6951; bear-magazine.com) supplies worldwide trips and cruises, and also Olivia Cruises and Resorts (tel. 800\/631 -6277; bear-magazine.com) supplies lesbian cruise ships and also hotel getaways.
The Canadian web site bear-magazine.com provides ideas and recommendations for gay travel around the globe.
The adhering to travel overviews are available at lots of bookstores, or you can order them from any type of online bookseller: Spartacus International Gay Overview, 35th Version (Bruno Gm\u00fcnder Verlag; bear-magazine.com) as well as Odysseus: The International Gay Traveling Planner, 17th Version; and also the Damron guides (bear-magazine.com), with separate, yearly books for gay men and also lesbians.
Keep in mind: This information was accurate when it was released, yet can alter without notification. Please be sure to confirm all prices as well as details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
