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To Infinity Pools And Beyond At The Grand Lucayan – Bahamas

By Jase Peeples
Originally published on Gay.net 12/2/2011 as a part of the web site’s “Gay Getaway” series of articles spotlighting vacation destinations for LGBT travelers.

A history of widespread homophobia has deterred more than a few gays from vacationing in the Caribbean, so I wasn’t sure what to anticipate when I was invited to review the Grand Lucayan resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

However, after experiencing a surprising level of acceptance for the LGBT community on a recent trip to Aruba I was hoping my latest Caribbean voyage would provide more of the same.

I wasn’t disappointed.

Over a four-day period I discovered several reasons why the Grand Lucayan is considered a destination unto itself—and one gay travelers shouldn’t overlook.

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Located only 55 miles east of the Florida coast, Grand Bahama Island enjoys sub-tropical weather that is generally pleasant year round. The Grand Lucayan resort rests along a 7.5-acre white-sand sprawl that is a step above other vacation destinations, offering a serving of heat, sand and sea. The beach is a stunning sight that ins

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Shimmering seas so azure it’s almost unfathomable. Picture-perfect pink sand beaches and swoon-worthy swimming wild pigs. A veritable colour chart of tropical fish and spectacular coral reefs. Welcome to the Bahamas, where over 700 islands combine to create the mesmerising setting for a never-ending array of sun-drenched adventures. Yes, the Bahamas are pricey, but sailing through some of the cleanest waters in the planet to secret sandbars, rum punch in hand, is a sultry dream adv worth making a reality. Get the most out of any Gay Bahamas trip with this Mr Hudson approved travel itinerary.

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LGBT situation in the Bahamas

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The white-sand beaches and pristine surroundings of the Bahamas have uplifted it to one of the top gay holiday destinations in the Caribbean. The locals might not be familiar with the gay lifestyle yet, however travellers hardly even notice it.

The Bahamas' Gay Community is still 'in the closet', so the gay-only places are hidden and tough to find. There is actually an underground "gay" scene in Nassau, that comprises of gay-popular places, frequented by gay people.

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Gay Marriage in the Bahamas is not yet recognized but there are a few gay-friendly resorts which exercise small ceremonies for gay couples as well. Overall, there are not any gay-only hotels in the Bahamas, but the gay-friendly hotels and resorts stand out for their friendlier attitude!

The beach at the Westend Esplanade is a popular spot for gay travellers, while you can also find an all-male Turkish bathhouse, which is a great decision for relaxing and refreshing moments.

The Bahamas is not a country