New England Gay Weekend Getaways

Contents:

• THE BT GAY VILLAG IN THE UNED KGDOM FOR FABULO QUEER FUN! ??
• BRA'S 'GAY PALS' REVEALED - FD OUT WHERE YOUR PART OF THE UK RANKS
• NEW ENGLAND GAY WEEKEND GETAWAYS - BT WEEKEND TRIPS OM BOSTON
• 25 GAYT CI THE WORLD
• KEV MAXEN, JAGUARS ASSOCIATE STRENGTH ACH, OUT AS GAY A FIRST FOR U.S.-BASED PRO LEAGU
• TIPS FOR GAY AND LBIAN TRAVELERS NEW ENGLAND

THE BT GAY VILLAG IN THE UNED KGDOM FOR FABULO QUEER FUN! ??

This rapidly lead to the formatn of gay villag, an LGBTQ-iendly oasis an otherwise hostile cyspe which ntaed gay-oriented tablishments, such as gay bars and pubs, nightclubs, bathho, rtrants, boutiqu and bookstor.

Sce the turn of the 21st century, LGBT rights have creasgly strengthened the Uned Kgdom, and the need for gay villag has waned – but some still rema credibly popular wh high ncentratns of gay rints and bs.

Gentrifitn, changg nightlife trends and an creasgly acceptg society mean many have disappeared but there are still several different gay villag the UK to choose om when you are travelg – here are some of our favor we thk you should try out!

BRA'S 'GAY PALS' REVEALED - FD OUT WHERE YOUR PART OF THE UK RANKS

Old Market is a vibrant gay village that hosts a wi variety of alternative events throughout the year, and is also home to a variety of art galleri and pop-up shops. Manchter’s gay village is centered around Canal Street, which is where most of the gay bars and clubs are, and is also where Pri celebratns are hosted each year. It has been a meetg spot for members of the LGBT muny sce the 1950s, and although the neighborhood has gentrified and changed que a b, there’s still plenty of gay nightlife and attractns.

There are so many bars and rtrants to choose om – The Molly Hoe and the Richmond Tea Room are great for bnch, while GAY and Thompsons Arms are lively optns for the younger crowd. This charmg gay village Brighton is loted right along the pier, and has plenty of artsy lol f, shops, and bars to keep you entertaed when you’re not enjoyg the beach. The vibe is very bohemian, laid back, and acceptg, and many people even nsir the gay pal of the UK, although there are many ci vyg for that tle.

*Government lays ban for five years*Prsure on Sunak to act*LGBTQ+ activists fear loophol*Campaigners divid over trans rightsBy Lucy MiddletonLONDON, July 20 (Thomson Rters Foundatn) - When Alex me out as gay, the 15-year-old’s parents issued a stark ultimatum: unrgo nversn therapy or clear out of the fay home the northern English cy of chose optn one and unrwent multiple ssns wh elrs om the fay’s Jehovah’s Wns ngregatn, seekg a ‘cure’ for homosexualy.

NEW ENGLAND GAY WEEKEND GETAWAYS - BT WEEKEND TRIPS OM BOSTON

A ernment survey showed that more than half of Brons who had tried nversn therapy were offered through a relig group, almost 12% were signposted by a health re Ozanne, a gay evangelil her 50s who chairs the UK’s Ban Conversn Therapy Coaln, sought treatment her 20s and 30s, after fallg love wh a procs led to hospal admissn for a nervo breakdown.

The Office for Natnal Statistics has llected data between 2013 and 2015 on the UK's gay, lbian and bisexual populatnA flag held up to celebrate gay pri central LondonBra's 'gay pals' have been revealed after sexual inty was analysed by the Office of Natnal Statistics. Six of the 10 boroughs wh the hight relative lbian, gay and bisexual populatns revealed to be London, and Manchter was also high up on the list.

25 GAYT CI THE WORLD

The queert iendly spot or Gayborhood Philalphia is Washgton Square Wt, an area packed to the brim wh gay bars, clubs, rtrants and shops. The cy has a long-standg acceptance of the LGBTQ+ muny, wh the rints here beg one of the first Ameri to elect an openly gay mayor and a pri para that dat back to the 1970s. This progrsive and liberal haven the heart of Texas se wboys, policians, gays, hipsters, artists, and micians all live, work and play here harmony.

Fort Lrdale has long been known as ‘Florida’s Gay Capal’ and supports the LGBTQ+ muny wh nsistently progrsive polics and an credibly supportive muny. Madison is so gay iendly that fdg out where a gay neighbourhood starts and ends is somewhat impossible, while the number of gay bars to choose om is so extensive that you may jt have to extend your trip to vis them all!

KEV MAXEN, JAGUARS ASSOCIATE STRENGTH ACH, OUT AS GAY A FIRST FOR U.S.-BASED PRO LEAGU

Home to jazz, voodoo and Mardi Gras, New Orleans is one of the bt ci the South for gay travellers, wh a vast number of gay bars, clubs, rtrants and acmodatn optns to choose om.

Voted Ameri’s #1 Gayt Cy back 2012 by Out Magaze, the cy is a hotspot for LGBTQ+ travellers lookg for a relaxg or adventure-filled long weekend break. However, if you n’t vis durg the pri ftival, don’t worry, as the queer love liv on the cy throughout the year the host of credible gay bars and clubs. Therefore, should e as no surprise that S Cy is home to dozens of gay bars and nightclubs, cludg Peppermt Club, si FireSky Rort & Spa and Vista Lounge at AQUA by Wtgate Las Vegas.

Noted for s extensive gay, lbian and transgenr annual events, nightlife, clubs and bars, Boston is a fantastic place to travel to as an LGBTQ+ person. However, the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and the fight for equaly far surpass the borrs of Boston as the state of Massachetts as a whole was the first the Uned Stat to legalise same-sex marriag and the first to elect an openly gay reprentative back 1974.

TIPS FOR GAY AND LBIAN TRAVELERS NEW ENGLAND

Suated the sert outsi of Los Angel, this cy is perfect for LGBTQ+ travellers wh more than 30 gay bars and an extensive range of gay-iendly or gay-owned acmodatn optns. 3 ln people England and Wal intify as lbian, gay or bisexual, cens data has revealed for the first people aged 16 and over, more than 1.

6 was circulated, the ernment said the rmatn would provi evince about equali to tackle discrimatn and improve cisns ma about health re, tn, employment, hog and social servic for lbian, gay and bisexual people. 7%) of people intifyg as "LGB+", - lbian, gay, bisexual or any non-heterosexual sexual of the other lol thori the top 10 were Wal, Cardiff was the lol thory wh the biggt LGB+ populatn (5.

However, prev surveys found 16-24-year-olds are more likely to intify as lbian, gay or bisexual, and recent years there has been a small gradual cle the number of people intifyg as exclively straight. Adam* said was dangero to e out as gay his home untry and feared beg forced to an arranged marriage wh a said he was "so lucky" to wed his soulmate, Ray, Manchter and wish everyone uld marry who they love.

There are more than 60 untri wh laws that crimalise same-sex sexual acts acrdg to the Internatnal Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Associatn, cludg Sdi Arabia.

'Authentilly myself'Ray said he had also stggled growg up gay the 1970s and 80s England, which was "tough" said his relig school "dmmed to you, 'you are gog to hell'" Adam returned home to Sdi Arabia, spe beg more than 3, 000 apart and later rtricted by the Covid-19 panmic, they kept touch daily and the romance years ago, Ray proposed on a vio ll and after succsfully applyg for a UK fiancé visa, Adam moved to Manchter December 2022. Adam said he had been aaid to even wear lours his home untry so the first thg he did when he moved was start to "grow my mullet, got my ears pierced and booked appotments for tattoos" relled how, ntrast, one of his gay iends Sdi had been forced to marry a woman, addg: "It has ed not only his life but the life of his wife. The uple, who live London, said a "really betiful memory" was on the way home when one of their sons shouted out of the black b wdow to Trafalgar Square, "My dads jt got married" and cheered "Yay, gay marriage".