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Bali Can Be A Wonderful Gay Destination

Those seeking gay vacations will love Bali as a destination that offers historical, cultural and spiritual sites, welcoming residents and plenty to see and do.

Whether on individual gay vacations, or visiting with gay tours, LGBT travelers will find that Bali has much to offer, including beautiful beaches, exceptional shopping, delicious cuisine, temples, volcanoes, picturesque terraces of rice fields and even an LGBT scene in some cities. From trendy boutiques and upscale hotels, to rural countryside with villages offering handmade crafts, Bali is a diverse, intriguing island nation just waiting to be explored.

Legian, Kuta and Seminyak each has an active scene, including several spas, bars, clubs and restaurants catering to LGBT clientele, which allows travelers to choose from a wide array of nighttime hangouts and entertainment options for a night out on the town. Drag shows are quite popular in Bali and many clubs offer performances at least a few nights each week, the most popular being Hulu Caf, which is famous for being the original hotspot for drag shows and offers six nights of shows each week, many of which include performers that are internationally known.

There are also garden restaurants and beachfront cafs that offer lovely natural settings, drinks, food and massage services, such as Bonita’s and Callego Caf & Spa in Seminyak. For a slightly more upscale experience, La Lucciola Restaurant is located directly on Petitenget Beach, next to the Pura Petitenget Temple, and offers exceptional ocean views, delectable Italian cuisine and excellent service, which is provided by an all-male staff.

While there are no exclusively LGBT beaches, Petitenegret is frequented by travelers on vacation and is very popular with the community, particularly the area around Callego Caf & Spa. Cruising occurs in the nearby wooded area, and Callego is a very popular hangout. Other popular beaches include Ganesha in Seminyak and Blue Ocean Beach in Kata.

If you are considering gay travel to Bali, either as a spiritual journey or an exotic vacation that allows you to explore this beautiful country while experiencing the LGBT community in a foreign land, you may want to consider participating in Bali gay tours.

When traveling as part of organized gay tours, you will have the opportunity to meet new people, take in significant cultural and historical sites and focus on enjoying your vacation, while avoiding having to manage the more mundane logistics of planning your trip. Allowing travel professionals who are well-versed in arranging a gay vacation to handle the trip planning for you allows you to simply relax and enjoy your journey, while making lifelong memories and new friends.

The author, Howie Holben, has traveled the world for over 30 years. He owns and runs Spirit Journeys, a spiritually based gay travel group. Spirit Journeys has offered gay Bali travel and gay Bali vacations since 1992.

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