March 16th, 2010
by Howie Holben

England has long been a destination for both straight and gay tours, but when it comes to choosing a location for a gay vacation, England is about as welcoming and inviting as they come. An active, visible LGBT community, abundant gay events and establishments, and gay rights that far outshine what has been granted in the United States, England is an ideal setting for gay vacations. With the lively London nightlife, beautiful Brighton beaches and the picturesque countryside that gives way to sprawling urban skylines, England has much to offer for any kind of gay travel tourist.

Visitors on a gay vacation to London will not want to miss Old Compton Street and the Soho district, which is a thriving gay and lesbian neighborhood filled with gay bars, clubs, restaurants and businesses. Soho is close to many of Londons most famous tourist hotspots, like Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Chelsea and Kensington. And, with Londons stellar public transportation system, everything is within easy reach of this gay mecca. Manchester also has much to offer to the gay and lesbian traveler, including a lively gay scene with a variety of bars, clubs and pubs to choose from, as well as a quaint gay village encompassing the blocks around Canal Street.

If you prefer a gay holiday by the sea, Brighton ” which is also known as Soho by the Sea – has the second largest lesbian and gay community in England, including the popular Kempton neighborhood, which is home to gay bars, clubs, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Walk along the pier or pebble beach, or explore quaint shops and boutiques located throughout Brighton for a relaxing gay vacation. Another gay-friendly city that welcomes gay men and lesbians on gay vacations is Newcastle Gateshead, which is home to a sophisticated, trendy gay village with a lively gay scene including cafs, pubs, bars and clubs.

Lesbians and gay men will have no trouble finding gay-friendly accommodations throughout England, including options that cater exclusively to the gay travel community or solely to gay men. By working with a travel agency that regularly organizes gay vacations to England, you can be assured that your travel agent will be able to find the gay-friendly bed and breakfast, hotel or other accommodations that will best suit your needs. If your ideal gay vacation in England includes spending a few nights under the stars, there are even gay-friendly and gay-owned campsites in England, including the gay-owned Out in the Open campsite in Cornwall and Brighthouse Farm, located in Suffolk, which offers a six-acre campground, self-catering lodgings and a farmhouse bed and breakfast.

Gay vacations planned with the assistance of a professional travel agency dedicated to arranging gay holidays is sure to be one of the greatest vacations of your life.

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by Jim Tolar

No one wants to be a third wheel. Third wheels have a bad reputation for ruining a good time. However, fifth wheels offer a good time for everyone with plenty of space for three, four or even eight people. One of the benefits of fifth wheels is they hitch to your truck, can be left behind when you don’t need them and taken with you for extra space.

The maximum number of slide-outs, five, can add an extra fifteen feet of space when parked. The ceilings on fifth wheels are known to be built higher than other models, for a spacious feel. There are a variety of amenities that come with the top-of-the line models, including custom cabinetry and detailing from bathroom sinks to shower tiles.

Bring your closest eight family members or friends on a trip to a hidden paradise or down to Disney World. RVs make memories, while allowing you all the creature comforts of home. Up to 40 feet in length, RVs can be outfitted as a second home.

The price tag may not seem cheap, but with quality comes cost. $20,000 hits the low end for fifth wheels while a million can easily be reached depending on the amount of custom work that’s done to the RV. However, the unique features of the fifth wheel, like the convenient bedroom or living room that stretches over the truck bed, offer additional space or private retreats.

If some of the family likes exploring but others prefer to spend time at camp cooking and relaxing, the fifth wheel can be detached from the truck to suit everyone’s needs. Take the truck out for an afternoon excursion while the night owls catch a nap.

Similar to hotel accommodations, fifth wheels have showers, living rooms, bedrooms. Entertainment is a no-brainier with state of the art equipment that brings in TV, internet, movies, audio and more. If you dream of it, you can probably take it in a fifth wheel.

Lightweight models have recently hit the market that work with half ton trucks, making them a consideration for more and more families. The newer models retain the same amount of amenities and quality furnishings as other models.

Fifth wheels have a versatility and luxury that caters to those who like to travel in style. No matter the change in plans, a fifth wheel lets you pick up and go, but can also stay behind for easier maneuvering for daily outings. Long distance trips are a great way to get the most out of fifth wheels. There are no time constraints with a fifth wheel. The world is open for your exploration.

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