breakfast buffet was full of familiar delights and was visited by yours truly twice that week – and I wasn’t even a guest there. Even though I didn’t stay overnight, I did manage to see their bathroom amenities and for you product connoisseurs (and you know who you are), you will be happy to know this hotel carries AVEDA in every one of their 419 rooms and Passion Suites! Their standard rooms feature amazing rates now starting at around $120 USD per night. This is the gayest and sexiest hotel I have seen in Zona Hotelera! GAY NIGHT LIFE All the gay night life in Cancun is located in the downtown area (near the Super Walmart which is a must for great grocery prices!). The surrounding area is not the cutest and most charming I must say, but it is very safe, mixed in with liquor stores and other small businesses. It is not a “gay area” at all but the area does have four gay bars within walking distance of each other. Karamba Bar My favorites were Karamba Bar and 11:11. One thing you need to know about gay night life in Cancun is you don’t want to show up anywhere before midnight. They actually have shows that start at two in the morning. Karamba Bar is the biggest of the night clubs with a wide variety of theatrical shows, sweaty dance nights and go-go boys. It is big, dark and ready to rumba. 11:11 is sleek and chic with lots of white coloring and many soft places to lounge. It is similar to bars I have seen in Miami and West Hollywood. 11:11 can be both laid back and filled with sexy entertainment.
DINING Dinner at Captain’s Cove Zona Hotelera is filled with great restaurants – lots of fresh seafood, chicken, native dishes, filet mignon, prime rib, pastas and more. My partner and his Aunt love to gamble and found Play City a total joy. They are like two old ladies at the cheap slot machines in Vegas. Gotta love it. Play City, small and simple, is contained in Plaza Kukulcan. This mall features some upscale dining as well as a food court. Perhaps one of the best places to dine is at Captain’s Cove. Sitting outdoors on the lagoon at sunset couldn’t be more romantic and lovely. (The lagoon is great –we rented wave runners there earlier in the day and had a rip-roaring time). Enjoy their mojitos, Angus steaks, Ahi Tuna, Rib Eye, barbecue pork ribs and, if you crave large portions of lobster – dig in! Speaking of booze, have you ever heard of creamy tequila? It is kind of like Bailey’s or Kahlua but has more of a kick. I have only seen this – where else? – In fabulous, gay friendly, cosmopolitan and SAFE Cancun. So pack your bags and support this wonderful Mexican city! Bienvenidos… For more information on gay friendly destinations throughout the world, please visit www.gaytravel.com.
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