New Zealand Glbt Travelers

Same-sex marriages were recently made legal and recognized by the government so same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual married couples. While not universally accepted, travelers of any sexual orientation should feel comfortable traveling in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland. Listed below are contact organizations, mail-order bookstores, and publishers that offer materials addressing some specific concerns. Out and About (www.planetout.com) offers a weekly newsletter and a comprehensive website 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; www.gaystheword.co.uk). The largest gay and lesbian bookshop in the UK.
Giovanni’s Room, 1145 Pine St., Philadelphia, USA (☎215-923-2960; www.queerbooks.com). International feminist/gay bookstore with mail-order service.
International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), 81 rue Marché-au-Charbon, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium (☎32 2 502 2471; www.ilga.org). Provides legal information.

Additional Resources: Glbt
Spartacus 2004-2005: International Gay Guide. Bruno Gmunder Verlag (US$33).Damron Men’s Travel Guide, Damron Accommodations Guide, Damron City Guide, and Damron Women’s Traveller. Damron Travel Guides (US$18-24). For info, call ☎800-462-6654 or visit www.damron.com.Ferrari Guides’ Gay Travel A to Z, Ferrari Guides’ Men’s Travel in Your Pocket, Ferrari Guides’ Women’s Travel in Your Pocket, and Ferrari Guides’ Inn Places. Ferrari Publications (US$16-20).