Germany is well-known for its thriving LGBT culture and for having large communities in each of its larger cities. One of the many reasons that gay vacations to top LGBT hotspots like Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne are favorites with tourists from all over the world. As home to many world-famous Pride festivals, particularly in Cologne and Berlin, Germany is an exceptional choice for gay travel and provides a welcoming environment for a wonderful trip. As is the case elsewhere, city residents are generally more accepting than rural village inhabitants; however, those planning a gay vacation will find Germany to be a safe, welcoming destination. Cologne is often referred to as Germany's LGBT capital and is a wonderful choice as a gay travel destination. Perfectly poised on the shores of the Rhine River, Germany's oldest large city draws eager visitors from every corner of the globe to experience this beautiful city's rich history and culture, commune with its friendly, jovial inhabitants and take part in its thriving arts and culture scene. Cologne is home to the world-renowned Cologne Cathedral, Kolsch beer and more LGBT restaurants, clubs, cafes, bars and establishments than anyone could visit in just one gay vacation.

South Africa was a gay travel destination long before it became the first country in the world with a constitution outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation and the fifth country to legalize same-sex marriage. With the fall of apartheid and these two historic gay rights events, the allure of South Africa has increased substantially among both straight and gay travelers. From the glorious beaches of the Western Cape to the fast-paced excitement of Gauteng, South Africa is the gay-friendliest country on the continent and is an ideal location for a gay vacation. Gay vacations to South Africa often include stops or entire stays in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria where gay and lesbian travelers will find an array of gay-centered and gay-friendly events, activities and establishments. There are a wide variety of establishments that cater specifically to gay men, including guest houses exclusively for gay men, Camp David in Pretoria, which is a private all-male nude bar, and the bathhouses - called steam baths or steam saunas - in Cape Town. As in many areas, gay culture in South Africa centers primarily around activities and establishments for gay men;

In Canada, when one has a restaurant that serves liquor, they are required to have a liquor license. Issuing a liquor license is the responsibility of provincial governments. The guidelines for obtaining a liquor license in Canada can vary, but there are general laws that restaurants must abide by in order to receive and maintain a liquor license. Each province will categorize liquor licenses into specific licenses or classes. Generally speaking, this can include: special event licenses, licenses for restaurants, lounges... etc., licenses for recreational facilities, canteens...etc, licenses for private clubs, licenses for retail liquor stores, hotels...etc, and licenses for making liquor. How the various establishments are classified will depend on the province. The purpose of these licenses is to ensure that liquor is being managed in a responsible manner. In each province's plan, "liquor" refers to all categories of beverage alcohol including beer, wine, spirits, liqueurs, and coolers. The regulations serve as direction on how to sell, serve, manage, and purchase alcohol.

Ireland is an island in every sense of the word. It is located between Europe and the US. It has managed to sustain more of the American and the European culture, than neighboring Britain. Dublin's airport is surprisingly small for being the center of a developed economy. It is the American bridge to Europe and a home to the largest low-budget carrier of the old continent- the "Ryanair". You will find the spirit of Ireland within the contrast of it's cities. And Dublin is a city of contrasts indeed - the contrast between the 7th financial center of Europe and the town of low buildings with brick facades in the XVIII century style; between the surprisingly calm center with it's hiking areas and the enormous traffic jams; between the carefree, casual look of the people on the streets during a certain time of the day and the prices in the establishments, which is close to a normal Bulgarian salary. At the crossroads of global business, Ireland has defined itself as the most globalized country in the world.

There are so many pubs available in and around Amsterdam that you will never get bored. Most of them start serving alcohol around noon and after-hours parties can go on even into the next day. In the red light district, marijuana is as commonplace as drinking a beer. There are many cafe s that offer a wide array of cannabis selections, and are presented in menu fashion. You can try exotic flavors from around the world, and smoke to your heart s content. Many of the establishments in Amsterdam combine the bar or pub with dance clubs, and there are many different exceptionally good places to go. No matter what kind of music you are interested in, rap, hip hop, rock and roll, etc., you will find something to knock your socks off. Plus, there is many a romantic hide-away for couples looking to spice up their lives. While there are many ways to stay in Amsterdam, if you want to get away from the conventional accommodations, you might want to consider renting a holiday apartment instead of a hotel.

Everybody loves to watch their favorite team play. It is even better in a sports bar with some good food and friends. In order to put a good food product on the table, you must have the best sports bar equipment. That way you can control their food experience and then the game can make it even better with a team win. Some of the main pieces of sports bar equipment that you will need include: Beer Coolers Another piece of sports bar equipment is a beer cooler. This type of refrigerator provides storage for canned and bottled beverages. In addition, you can store cold sandwiches or other pre-packaged cold food or candy that you may sell to your customers. Many back bar refrigerators employ removable wire shelves so you can configure the unit to best fit your needs. Back bar refrigerators are used wide variety of establishments such as in taverns, pubs, commercial bars, country club bars, golf course restaurants, commercial restaurants and cafeterias. Back Bar Refrigerator A back bar refrigerator as a piece of sports bar equipment that allows you plenty of storage for canned and bottled beverages, as well as beer kegs.

In Tennessee handguns will be allowed in bars and restaurants as of July 14, 2009. However, the existing ban on consuming alcohol while carrying a handgun remains; and bar and restaurant owners have the right to ban weapons from their establishments. Although 37 other states have similar laws, Tennessee has approximately 218,000 handgun permits and 278 were revoked in 2008 and nearly 1,200 have been suspended since 2005. Permits are revoked after felony convictions and suspended when there are pending criminal charges or when there are court orders for protection. It seems Tennessee is going to test its own "big bang" theory. In Canada Molson Beer, a division of Molson Coors, is planning to standardize its free beer policy in 2009 for its Canadian retirees. Presently the free beer costs Molson $900,000 a year. Molson retirees living in Newfoundland were notified by letter their monthly allotment will be reduced from 6 dozen bottles a month to zero over the next 5 years. The retirees are upset there was no discussion about this; and unions have filed grievances in Montreal and Vancouver, where allotments will be less.

Most of the nightclubs are open from Thursday through Saturday, but you can find a few that will be open on Wednesdays. On Saturdays, the minimum age is 20 to gain entrance to one of the top clubs, but on other nights, the age restrictions begin at 18. Many visitors to this cosmopolitan city begin their nightlife early in the evening, but the clubs will not close until the wee hours of dawn. Although most of the guests at the top Copenhagen hotspots will begin to leave between MN and 2am, the doors of the establishments are open until 5 or 6 am. These long hours should brighten the spirits of any avid club lover. Istedgade, Studiestraede, and Gothersgarde are 3 places where tourists and locals will find great clubs, wonderful entertainment, and kindred souls. Most evenings you will find hundreds of people in these locations who are just beginning their night with cocktails and snacks at some of the hippest cafes and restaurants. Raduspladsen and Boltens Gard are the homes of some to a wonderful array of light night venues.

As anyone who likes to frequent the types of restaurants who display the brass brewing equipment they create their own "house beer" in will tell you, learning how to make beer the way these establishments do is both simple and a lot of fun once you learn about the homebrew recipes and brewing supplies out there. Obviously it's not possible to fit the the sort of equipment the restaurants use into an apartment or most homes, let alone afford the sort of huge expense that comes with producing large quantities of beer, but worry not - home brewing requires only a fraction of the equipment. Indeed, you'll be amazed at how easy it actually is to create a delicious brew with the minimum of equipment. To make a start all that is actually needed is some ready-made malt with hops and a fermenter jar with an airlock (six gallons in size). Malting grains was a previously difficult and messy process but with the advent of malt extract in cans it's now extremely straight forward. It's honestly as easy as this: Mix. Brew. Bottle. Enjoy!

For the outdoor enthusiast, Belize presents unlimited opportunities. Located in Central America’s Caribbean coast, Belize has a population estimate of 270,000 people with Belmopan her capital city. It’s a country of various cultures, languages and ethnic groups, English being the official language though Spanish is spoken by almost half of the population. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. If you plan to stay for some time, Belize has few first class hotels, but smaller establishments give good value. There are mountain lodges in the interior and resort hotels on the Caribbean Coast. Budget options range from simple guest houses to basic beach cabins. If you prefer self catering, then renting an apartment on a monthly basis is never a bad idea. For those who crave camping/caravanning, budget campsite facilities are available in most districts. A few hotels and guesthouses offer camping on their private beaches or yards. Wonderful selection of restaurants are ready to serve you international Chinese, Creole and Latin American food. Though service and quality vary, food is generally cheap.