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Hottest gay beaches: California, USA

The US state of California is known as a mecca for gay tourists. West Hollywood in Los Angeles, Castro in San Francisco and Hillcrest in San Diego are three of the most famous gay neighbourhoods in the whole world. In addition, all along the coast you will find breathtaking beaches, warm climate, surfer boys and handsome men. In the Spartacus Gay Travel Index USA, California was ranked first of all US states due to its social acceptance and state laws. We have visited the best gay beaches for you.

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USA

Video: Spartacus TV – Across the US by train!

In this new episode of SpartacusTV, Ulli Pridat visits the US and takes you on a trip from Florida to New York – by train! He shows you how you sleep in one of the famous Amtrak sleeping cars and brings you the best pictures of his trip on the American East Coast.

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USA

Video-Special: SpartacusTV – A trip to Hawaii

In this special episode of SpartacusTV, Ulli Pridat takes you with him to the fascinating islands of Hawaii. He will show you Pearl Harbor, the volcanoes of Big Island, the famous Waikiki Beach and take you on a helicopter flight over the beautiful Napali Coast. And he talks about gay rights on Hawaii as well as bars, events and other attractions for gay men.  Are you ready? Get on board!

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USA | New York

Video: SpartacusTV – How to spend a gay summer on Fire Island!

Welcome to a new episode of SPARTACUS TV! This time, Ulli Pridat visits what is supposed to be the gayest island in the world: No, it is not Mykonos, it is Fire Island!

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USA | Miami

Hottest gay beaches: Miami!

Miami is a magnet for gays all over the world. The gay scene is diverse and offers something for every taste. In addition to bars, clubs and parties, Miami also has famous beaches where there are almost only gay men. We have listed them for you:

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USA | Palm Springs

INNdulge – GAY MEN’S CLOTHING OPTIONAL RESORT

The award-winning INNdulge Palm Springs is a gay clothing optional resort that boasts mountain views and lush gardens. Come and experience the getaway that gay men all over the world have been enjoying for over two decades.

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USA | New York

How New York celebrated WorldPride

New York had expected up to 4 million visitors in Pride month, which ended this weekend with a parade through Manhattan as the highlight. Approximately 160 groups and cars and 150,000 participants ensured the parade lasted over 12 hours. Only after midnight did the last participants reach the finish line.

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USA | New York City

Hottest gay beaches: New York & Long Island

New York State and New York City offer pretty much everything gays want – including hot gay beaches. We will show you where to see hot boys during the day and where to go at night.

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USA | New York

Sexy Broadway

In the Pride month of June, performers and dancers will strip at “Broadway Bares” – for a good cause.

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Spartacus World
29.02.2024

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2024

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2024: Record number at the top The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX provides an overview of the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBT+) people in a total of 213 countries and regions. In …

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Spartacus World
08.03.2023

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023: Malta, Canada, and Switzerland are the most LGBT+ friendly travel destinations The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX provides an overview of the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBT+) people in 203 different …

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31.08.2021

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2021

Gay Travel Index 2021: Canada is the most LGBTQ*-friendly travel destination The editorial offices of männer* and Spartacus have compiled the annual Gay Travel Index and one person can be really happy: Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada. The …

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Great Britain | 14.02.2021

Great Britain: “Historical injustice” corrected

British military veterans who were dishonourably discharged from the military because of their sexual or gender orientation and lost all awards are to be rehabilitated and honoured again. In doing so, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) wants to correct a “historical injustice”.

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Russia | 08.02.2021

“Mortal Danger” – Drama about two queer Chechens

Two queer men who escaped torture in Chechnya were abducted by police in Russia and deported back to their home country. There they are currently being held, interrogated and threatened – without access to legal representation. The queer organisation Russian …

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USA | 05.02.2021

New York lifts controversial ‘walking while trans’ ban

On February 2, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law in New York that repeals a controversial law commonly known as the “Walking While Trans” ban.

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