Knip Beach in Curacao

Gay honeymooners in search of a romantic, Caribbean destination, look no further than Curaçao! Curaçao's Knip Beach was named one of the "Best Beaches in the World" by Passport Magazine. Curaçao, known to be famously gay-friendly amongst the Caribbean islands, was the only Caribbean destination featured on Passport Magazine's short list that included unique, global locales such as Vietnam, Cuba, Hawaii, Spain and Tahiti, among others.
The island's Knip Beach, locally known as Kenepa Beach, is a picture-perfect Caribbean strand, with sugary white sands shaded by the lush green surrounding hillside. Popular with local Curaçaoans as well as tourists, Knip Beach is one of the largest and most scenic beaches on the island, featuring a cliffside lookout point ideal for snapping pictures. Visitors can head here for a quiet day during the week, or stop by on the weekends for a bite at the snack bar and plenty of fun in the sun.
"Curaçao is delighted to be recognized as one of the world's best beach destinations for GLBT travelers," says Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America André Rojer. "Our 35 uncrowded beaches are some of our best-kept secrets, each distinctly unique. This recent accolade is timed perfectly with the passage of the gay marriage law in New York and previously other states, when travelers are looking to take a gay-friendly, Caribbean honeymoon."
Curaçao welcomes gay and lesbian travelers to visit the island and experience the 'Live and Let Live' atmosphere year round. The island holds the largest IGLTA membership in the Caribbean, with 17 proud members, including various hotels and island operators. Curaçao hosts an annual GLBT Get Wet Weekend, September 30-October 2, including cocktail, beach and boat parties galore! For more information on Curaçao's gay-friendly experience, please visit GayCuracao.com.
Passport writes about Knip Beach, "You might see young men diving from the rocks or, especially during the week, it might be just you, that vast expanse of incredible water, the manzanilla trees framing a view of rugged cliffs and blue/green seas, with perhaps a tiny fisherman's boat out in the water. Descend to the beach, where the sand is white as sugar, the water that aqua-emerald-who-knows-what-color-to-call-it-but-it's-amazing hue that you'll find only in the Caribbean."

For more information or to book your trip to the island of Curaçao please visit Curacao.com.

My Tobago Pics

Discover Tobago Day 2

Today we were on the road in the hands of our smiling tour guide Monica. It was great to see some of the island and the other properties. We saw the Villas at Stone Haven and Coco Reef. Both offer great accommodations and wedding packages.

For lunch we went to Jemma's Tree House. This was something we were looking forward to from day one. Each time we chatted with a a local they would ask if we went to Jemma's yet so we knew we would be in for a treat! It delivered and more. My fried fish and plantains were generous in portion and in flavour. And yes it really is a tree house next to the beautiful turquoise water.

The day ended with a sunset cruise aboard the catamaran Island Girl. Although the weather wasn't ideal we had an amazing time sipping rum punch and dancing to calypso. Just before sunset there was a beautiful rainbow and flocks of bird flying home for the night. The end of another beautiful day in Tobago.

Discover Tobago Day 1

Great start to the trip today! First off was the Romance Symposium put on by the Tobago Department of Tourism at the Vanguard Hotel. Beside the insightful presentations by Tom Curtin and Andy Ebon it was great to meet local vendors to see what they offer. Since we get inquiries from around the world looking for vendors it was invaluable to us to get some face time with companies we have only met online.

There was a array of service providers on hand that included caterers, wedding planners and spa services. I was not surprised the the level of talent on hand. From an intimate wedding party of four to a Tobago and cater to it all. While on your honeymoon who wouldn't want a massage with there spouse next to the beach?

For dinner this evening we went to Bonkers Restaurant which is at Toucan Inn. The food was excellent and the service excellentER! Definitely one of the best meals I have had in the islands. The decor is warm and inviting and delivers the feeling of cozy Caribbean.

I am very excited to see some of the island tomorrow. Besides some hotel tours we are doing a catamaran cruise in the evening!

Hello Tobago!

We are in beautiful Tobago to attend the Wedding and Honeymoon Symposium put on by the Tobago Department of Tourism. After our direct trip to Trinidad we take a quick flight over to this small romantic island.

Check back for info from the seminar and pictures as we travel around the island. Let the adventure begin!