Gay Florida
By Ian Maloney
Delray Beach D
elray Beach offers the diversion of cozy theaters, quaint and high end shops, live enter tainment, sporting events, and a downtown art district that has made the area famous. In 2012 USA Today Travel named Delray Beach America's Most Fun Small Town. But don't let this small town fool you, it's surrounded by urban areas so there is tons of culture as well as a whole lot of good food. Original settlements in the area were populated by African Americans as well as a large number of Japanese immigrants who came to start a farming colony in the early 1900's. Bahamian immigrants also came after the Flagler railroad was expanded and added a stop in the area.
The Colony Hotel and CabaĂąa Club (525 East Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach) Located in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, the charming, historic Colony Hotel is surrounded by boutiques, restaurants and galleries; it is complemented by the CabaĂąa Club with its own private beach and heated saltwater pool. Both venues uniquely blend Old Florida sense of place with a modern color
Where to Stay If you really want to stay gay in Delray try MisterBnB.com which is basically AirBnB for homos. There are several nice places that look really nice, but as with any service online, let the buyer beware. If you prefer more traditional digs while you are visiting, take a look at the places that we've dug up for you.
palette. This 1926 historic hotel has been owned and operated by the same family since 1935! The intimate 70 room hotel is sustainable, green, eco-friendly, authentic and pet friendly. They are currently offering a summer special for $109. For more information call 561-276-4123 or visit ColonyFlorida.com