Getting Your Groove On: Gay Travel in Key West, Florida

Art galleries, snorkeling and a laid-back, funky atmosphere that can't be duplicated anywhere else in the United States await gay and lesbian vacationers in Key West, Florida. A gay-friendly destination for decades, Key West welcomes each of their guests as part of their One Human Family, the town's official motto. A pro-active community for all human rights, Key West embraces the feel of a small town while ditching the uptight attitude found elsewhere. A perfect vacation spot alone or with your partner, Key West has everything you need for gay travel!

Outdoor activities rule the gay traveler's itinerary. With excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities, you are able to experience first hand the crystal blue waters of the sea and visit some of the many shipwrecks that hide beneath the waves and add to the area's mystique. Melt into the warm water and share the coral reef with a multitude of fish that exhibit their own rainbow colors with pride. Deep-sea fishing is spectacular in Key West with charter boats specializing in tarpon, wahoo and tuna fishing; it's an experience you won't forget! There are many all male or all-female cruises available so turn your face to the breeze and let yourself go! Try your hand at kayaking the waterways for an afternoon of relaxation and incredible scenery.

The nightlife in Key West starts with an informal gathering at the Sunset Celebration at the Mallory Square Dock. Get there a few hours before sunset to join in the daily celebration with jugglers, tight rope walkers, escape artists and many others there to share the end of another perfect day in Key West. Have a talent you want to share with show the world? Visitors are welcome to work for tips and break out those funky dance moves they've been practicing at home. Stop in for a drink at Sloppy Joe's on Duvall Street for a taste of real Key West nightlife then jump to historic Captain Tony's Saloon, site of the original Sloppy Joe's where Ernest Hemingway frequented while in his beloved Key West.