Hawaii Glbt Travelers

Hawaii is one of the most progressive states when it comes to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) travelers, though more so in cities than in rural areas. Listed below are contact organizations and publishers that offer materials addressing some specific concerns. Out and About (www.planetout.com) offers a weekly newsletter addressing travel concerns and a comprehensive site addressing gay travel concerns. The online newspaper 365gay.com also has a travel section (www.365gay.com/travel/travelchannel.htm).

Gay’s the Word, 66 Marchmont St., London WC1N 1AB, UK (☎+44 20 7278 7654; http://freespace.virgin.net/gays.theword). The largest gay and lesbian bookshop in the UK, with both fiction and non-fiction titles. Mail-order service available.
Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St., Philadelphia (☎215-923-2960; www.queerbooks.com). An international lesbian and gay bookstore with mail-order service (carries many of the publications listed below).

Additional Resources: Glbt
Spartacus 2008: International Gay Guide. Bruno Gmunder Verlag ($33).
Damron Men’s Travel Guide and Damron Women’s Traveller. Damron Travel Guides ($18-24). Call ☎800-462-6654 or visit www.damron.com.
The Gay Vacation Guide: The Best Trips and How to Plan Them, by Mark Chesnut. Kensington Books ($15).
Gayellow Pages USA/Canada, by Frances Green. Gayellow Pages ($20). Publishes regional guides. Visit online at http://gayellowpages.com.

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