Looking for a totally relaxing gay travel getaway with sun, sand and beach? Look no further than the tiny Dutch island of Curaçao. Located off the coast of Venezuela, Curacao, hailed as a warm-weather mecca, is highly accepting of the gay lifestyle and offers many gay-oriented accommodations, including the Avila Beach Hotel and the Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa and Casino, both very gay. They offer friendly commitment ceremonies on site. If you are looking for a place to stay where you can also take advantage of some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean, the gay-friendly Lions Dive and Beach Resort or Habitat Curacao are the perfect places for this.

The island also has several hot meet-and-greet spots to choose from, should you want to come in from the beach and experience some of the local culture, art, and history, just in case. If you’re in that mood and enjoy a nightlife complete with a variety of local Latin dance music, Lyrics is the place to be. If you want a more laid-back approach to happy hour, definitely check out Mambo Beach or Wet and Wild, both of which offer live music and a great place to watch the sun set over the tranquility of the ocean. If the bar scene isn’t part of your gay travel itinerary, Curacao offers historic food in the form of the Maritime Museum, the Curacao Postal Museum, and the oldest surviving synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, the Mikve Israel-Emmanuel Synagogue. .

As for the beaches, WOW! Curaçao’s beaches are miniature oases within each other. With more than 35 beaches to choose from, many in their own secluded coves, you can enjoy the ultimate in relaxation as you recline in a hammock stretched out on soft white sands while being lulled to sleep by the sound of the tide gently lapping at the point where the water meets land. The perfect place to leave all worries behind, or let them float in the sea, your spirit will be completely refreshed after spending some time on these incredible beaches.

You never know what treasures you’ll discover on this magnificent island and if you’re in need of some sun, fun and relaxation in the Caribbean, then Curacao should be at the top of your “gay travel spots” list. You won’t be disappointed.