P-town MA is this little place at the end of Cape Cod and for some reason its the gay mecca that supposedly everyone who's someone has to flock to. The few times I've been there its been nice and everything but something is sorely lacking for me. I don't know what it is expect maybe something other than clubs, nightlife, a large congregation of LGBTs, and sundry straight peole, and some real characters that make people watching interesting. I just understand the attraction of such a place, why year after year so many I know have to be there at certain times for certain events. I get bored with that, which is probably why I'm thinking a gay cruise would be annoying after awhile. I know its only a few hours away and convientent. I don't know, anyone else know what I mean about getting bored with the venue after awhile?
2007-02-06 01:42:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
You have point but I think it is simply the old adage of 'familiarity breeds contempt' or having the same food everyday, after awhile it will become stale and unappealing. I myself prefer to travel not only to gay areas but also to cities or nations which have a reputation as being gay friendly (not necessarily with gay clubs and the like). I'm from Montreal, Canada, and if you want to see what a society is like where gays, straights and all the others in between get along, come on up and take a look. But as I said, any place gets boring after the umpteenth time you go. Variety, my friend, is the spice of life......enjoy.
2007-02-06 01:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never gone to a gay destination for vacation although I have visited gay bars in various cities that I've vacationed (in London, for example). Being gay is only a part of who I am, not my entire existence, and I have a lot of interest in things that aren't defined by sexuality (hiking, museums, that sort of thing). While I understand the desire of some to surround themselves with others of like mind and spirit, it's not something of which I've taken advantage (I've never been to a bear or circuit event). The reasoning behind that is there is still an unfortunate discrimination within our community for those who travel alone and/or are single.
2007-02-06 02:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by behrmark 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The "gay life" that you are talking about left me years ago when I got married. I have no desire to go to large gay gatherins just because I am gay..I am not out looking for sex or companionship. Our interests tend to turn away from the gay party scene..we are much more ordinary people now. The gay parties, the gay cruises etc are a little superficial to me and I haven't much interest in them..I may be gay. but there is a lot more to life than living in a "gay bubble'..
2007-02-06 01:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was more important to me when I was younger. Now that I'm older and settled down, not so much.
As for getting bored with it - well, it is like any other "theme" vacation. Suppose you were really into, say, scrapbooking. And you took a scrapbooking theme cruise, and spent the weekend at a resort with lots of scrapbooking events. That would get pretty boring, too. It doesn't matter what aspect is the theme - women only, sports, hobbies - when you take a vacation that is centered around only one aspect of your personality, that will tend to get old.
I prefer non-themed vacations, myself.
2007-02-06 02:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Steven D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, at this point in my life, my partner and I enjoy the gay scene.
We dont like partying and dont drink much, but I guess its because we are completely comfortable being there- no worrying about conflict with homophobes etc.
I guess its just good to get out in a safe place.
If I were single though, then no I think it would be really boring having to go to the one place.
2007-02-06 04:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as I am with the one I love, I don't have to vacation at a gay resort. I live in Ma. and P-town is to much for me, I like going down there off season, like in April or September, you will never see me there during the Summer.
2007-02-06 02:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can be fun even if you're with someone; for one thing, the entertainment tends to be more interesting and clustered together. It's refreshing to be able to hold hands, give your partner a kiss, or cuddle together on the beach without getting nasty looks. You know, the innocent public displays of affection that straight couples take for granted.
2007-02-06 05:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by kena2mi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once every few years would be fine, I would go with just my husband But most years I enjoy vacationing with my entire family - all three sisters, their husbands, me & my husband and my Dad and an Uncle. It just would not suit us to go to a gay resort.
2007-02-06 02:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are expressing your thought of first being a person, some people put "I'm Gay" first, when actually we are all human with different sexual desires, gay or straight.
2007-02-06 01:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by taraloti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bypass West ... and east and north and south. inspect LGBT commute web pages for the position you want to bypass. the countless acceptable places we've stayed in were the backpackers and independently run mattress and breakfasts. At a bar in Wanaka, NZ, I actually were given an umbrella in my cocktail. have relaxing.
2016-11-02 11:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋