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Gay & Lesbian Travel

In sophisticated San Juan, gays and lesbians will find it easy to mingle. There are many gay-friendly hotels, restaurants, and clubs throughout the city, and the beaches at Condado and Ocean Park tend to attract a gay crowd. The first Sunday in June sees a gay pride parade in Condado that's preceded by a week of events. The bohemian Old San Juan crowd is particularly friendly and -- just as in Ocean Park and Condado -- many businesses there are owned by gays or lesbians. Some clubs and bars also have a weekly "gay night." Other welcoming areas of the island include Ponce in the South, Boquerón in the southwest, and the town of Fajardo and the out-islands of Vieques and Culebra in the east. To find out more about events and gay-friendly businesses, pick up a copy of the Puerto Rico Breeze, the island's gay and lesbian newspaper.

Frank Fournier of Connections Travel -- which is a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association -- is a reliable local travel agent for gay and lesbian travelers.

Information

Connections Travel (257 Calle Tetuán, Old San Juan. 787/721-7090).