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;

Djibouti has been known as the best country in Africa to travel to due to its beautiful sceneries including museums, best hotels and other attraction sites. This is a country in the horn of Africa bordering Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia to the south and Somalia in the southeast. She has a population of 500,000 people and the official language is French. There are expensive and cheap restaurants which offer Arab, Chinese, French and Vietnamese specialties. These restaurants offer quality services and delicious food including lentils, fried meat, unleavened bread and fish. Though drinking is not a social activity in this country, some restaurants do offer alcohol. There are a number of tourist attractions in Djibouti city which has contributed to the fast growing popularity of this country as a travel destination in Africa. Some of the popular attractions are Khor Ambado beach, Grande Pecherie, Lake Assal, Lake Abbe and Place Menelik.The capital city, Djibouti has something to offer for every kind of traveler. Pay a visit to Khor Ambacho beach, a major tourist attraction and experience the soft sandy beaches which are ideal for picnics.

Benin is an underrated travel destination due to its African location, however it offers the traveler a unique experience in a different culture. Benin is also a very affordable city to travel in and you will find costs of most commodities and accommodations very affordable. Benin's gay bars are also in abundance, and you will find your nightlife experience much more inexpensive than at home. The easiest way to travel in Benin is by motorcycle taxi and it is also the most inexpensive. The advantage of moto taxi is not only their cost savings, but the fact that the drivers know the area well, and can lead you directly to the hottest bars. A word of caution though, maintain a record of the driver's ID just in case you run into a rare problem. Shopping is unique in Benin and you will not find many urban shopping centers, so use this experience as a chance to take in Benin culture through authentic Benin wares. Almost every village or city will offer you a huge selection of street vendors that will sell you just about anything you want.

Phoenix is a fast moving and very fast growing city so when Phoenicians are looking to let their hair down and unwind, they also have some of one of the best bar scenes in the country to take advantage of. Here we'll take a look at some of the best bars in town where you can kick back and relax in some of the best bars in town without having to worry about whether you have to try them all to find a good one for you. The Merc Bar - Phoenix This is a dark and almost hidden bar which is highly popular with the upscale over-30's crowd as well as being the hang out for several celebrities and pro-athletes based in the city. Greg Wheeler designed the Merc Bar and remains the owner today which boasts a specialist Martini that will knock your socks off. It has a relaxed atmosphere for an upscale venue and you will find the dress code to be smart casual with great looking patrons as well as great music that transcends the hip-hop techno teeny kid scene. This is a bar for grown-ups looking for a good time.