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Hot LGBT Destinations
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
The moment you touch down in Johannesburg, South Africa, you know you’ve arrived in a special place. As the self-described Cultural Center of Africa, the vibrant pulse of Johannesburg resonates through its active LGBT Community, and every corner of this former boom town. Yet the city’s place in history – and pre-history – is as inescapable as the sense of awe inspired by the landscape itself.
After coming so far, you’ll find no shortage of things to do. Like extreme sports? Try paragliding, or white water rafting down the Vaal river. Maybe ballooning over the nearby Megaliesberg mountains is more your thing. And while you’re in the neighborhood, you really should pay a visit to your 3.5-million-year-old relatives in the Cradle of Humankind. For gay travelers, Johannesburg offers a once-in-a-lifetime experiences found no place else.
London
London
When London rolls out the red carpet for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, they’ll be rolling it out for the LGBT traveler as well. The crown jewel of that effort will be the Pride House located in Clapham Common in the city’s southwest. There you’ll find athletes, live music, art exhibitions by LGBT artists, sport demonstrations and plenty of big-screen monitors to watch all the Olympics action.
When the day’s games are done, the fun is not. Head straight to the West End theatre district. If the big name shows there are sold out, you’ll find many outstanding productions at smaller venues throughout the district. Need clothes for the occasion? Fashionistas will find what they seek in Vauxhall, especially its Shoreditch neighborhood. And for serious nighttime fun, every LGBT traveler must pay a visit to Soho. The Olympic flame will eventually go out in London, but your burning desire to return never will.
Sao Paulo
São Paulo
When it comes to combining pride with passion, no city brings it all together like São Paulo. Case in point: São Paulo’s Pride Parade. With three-plus million LGBT supporters joining in the fun, it’s no wonder the Pride Parade is the largest gay pride event in the world. If you happen to visit in November, then a must-see is the Mix Brazil Movie Festival, and its progressive and insightful mix of themes promoting sexual diversity. Then, of course, there’s always Carnival.
Ready to take in a broad slice of Brazilian culture? Your first stop is the “Gay Village” of Frei Caneca Street. Later, shop to your heart’s content in Vila Olimpia; dine in Higienópolis; then go clubbing all night in the Jardins district. Wherever you go in São Paulo, there’s no escaping the passion for life that fuels this city all year long.
Miami
Miami
No matter the time of year, Miami always offers LGBT travelers white sand, blue sea, and a red hot Gay Riviera scene. At the center of it all is Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, home of the city’s trendiest – and truly gay-friendly – shops, restaurants, hotels, and night clubs. No matter what your budget, the Miami LGBT Visitor Center will make sure your stay is all you want it to be.
Miami’s LGBT community actively supports many worthy causes with fun, high-energy events that are well worth checking out – each with their own unique flavor and no-apologies atmosphere. Warm up at Miami’s week-long Winter Party Festival, lend your support to women’s issues during Aqua Girl weekend, and celebrate the diversity of all mankind at the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. If people watching is your thing, Miami is your place.
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