In order: St. Bart's; Puerto Rico.
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If the thought of one more month -- or even one more week -- of sweater-layering, boot-wearing, and hat-toting makes you crazy, plan a getaway to the Caribbean's sun-kissed shores. We've updated our guides to some of gay-friendliest oases drifting tranquilly in the Caribbean Sea.
Do you long to sip champagne with the jet set and dine on fine French cuisine when you're not lounging on a gorgeous beach? Pack the Prada shades and click here for our St. Barts travel guide.
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Visit the Netherlands Antilles for a warm Dutch welcome, candy-colored architecture, and crazy limestone and cactus-covered landscapes nestled against sandy coves. Find out how to dodge the tourist hordes in our Aruba guide, or peruse our Curacao update for the lowdown on its gay scene and superb coral reefs only a few fin kicks from shore.
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Introduction: Curacao || Stay || Eat || Play/Meet || See/Do
Our U.S. Virgin Islands guide visits the trifecta of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, where we'll steer you to clothing-optional beaches, luxe villa rentals, and uber-fresh seafood.
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If gay nightlife is as important as quality beach time, we've got you covered with our Puerto Rico guide. Want to party and make time to rekindle romance? Visit San Juan before making the jump off Puerto Rico's eastern shore to laid-back Vieques.
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Last, but certainly, not least, find out where to make like a gay Indiana Jones, dine on fresh lobster, and meet a Cambodian Wood Nymph on St. Martin.
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