When you are planning gay romantic getaways for two, the question comes up about choosing a destination. Do you plan a destination based solely on its merits or do you go through a structured getaway because it caters to the GLBT community? There are different answers with different benefits and drawbacks.

Usually, one plans out a gay romance vacation because they want to spend a little time with their significant other without interruption or real responsibilities. Yet sometimes you plan it because your partner has always wanted to go to someplace special. While there are a lot of really great packages available, it’s quite possible that you won’t be able to book your favored destination with a group and therefore will end up striking out on your own.

If you’re inspired by the desire to fulfill a wish, you have to put a lot more research into your destination. There are still countries that mandate the arrest of anyone expressing gay behavior. Unless you’re sure of your destination’s laws you would do yourself a good deed by checking everything thoroughly before booking an independent trip.

What are you hoping to gain from booking this particular vacation? When you think of romance what are you thinking of and what does your partner think of? There can be plenty of romance in fun and adventure just as there is romance in sweet and subdued. Sometimes staying in your hotel room for the entire vacation can be very romantic, provided that it is your choice.

While booking through a structured vacation package gives you access to all kinds of great destinations and fun things to do, the more important point for many is that you suddenly will have all kinds of real freedom. Your hometown might not react well to hand holding but when it comes to gay romantic trips you get to finally let your hair down and stop the self editing. You are allowed to be who you are without the scowls, the threats, the name calling, and all that other junk in their trunk. You’re just you being you.

Most people are well aware that you can book a gay cruise as one of your destination choices. This is true and quite frankly it is something that all of us should experience. You’ll never have another vacation like a gay cruise. These are not the only destinations available, and many couples are surprised to realize just how many different vacations they can design that caters to them.

Of course, you’re going to want more options than just cruises. The cool thing about going through structured agencies that cater to the GLBT community is that you can pick from tons of spots, because they work with you to get it done. Overseas visits, ski resorts, safaris, and hot little islands in the South Pacific are a few of the choices you have. Creating some really nice scenery can do wonders for that little romantic getaway.

If you’re going it alone you just can’t have the same freedom that structured gay romantic vacations offer you. There isn’t the same sense of privacy. Sure, spending a weekend in a hotel room can be romantic when it’s your choice. A week isn’t quite as romantic.

Proposals for gay romantic vacations from Howie Holben. Spirit Journeys offers very special gay romance trips.

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