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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1990)
Haw aii, Key West, Russion River or a n RSVP cruise Take your pick , your luggage and your lover to the place your travel fantasy leads i T he sun’s breaking out, summer is here and it’s time to plan our annual vacation, but what should we do? Do we do something exciting or quiet? Decisions! Decisions! Caressed by gentle tradewinds, the Hawai ian Islands are blessed with a year-round moderate climate, spectacular golden beaches and warm ocean water. There is an exciting, vibrant resort area at Waikiki Beach . . . majestic mountains overlooking tranquil valleys ... captivating sunsets .. .the charm of Hawaii’s people . . . enchanting Hula dancers .. . and the fragrance of tropical flowers filling the air. This is paradise! Waikiki is the gathering place for those looking for an action vacation. There are six gay bars and clubs in the Waikiki area and one gay friendly bar in the Inn on the Park Hotel. There’s one gay hotel.. .the Hotel Honolulu, offering studio and one-bedroom units. It’s two blocks from the beach and close to the gay clubs. All suites have either a kitchenette or full kitchen, air conditioning, phones, and lanais. There is also a rooftop sun deck. If the Hotel Honolulu is full, or you just prefer to stay in a non-gay hotel, I recommend the Park Shore at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. The Park Shore is located directly across from the beach and next to the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. There is a choice of RSVP M Mexican Riviera Cruise 7 Days, March 23-30, 91 San Diego, C a b o San Lucas, m aza tlan , Puerto Vallarta Available with air from Portland starting at only $ 1 0 3 4 (b a s e d on d o u b le o c c u p a n c y ) C all G reg g or John A zum ano Travel 503 ) 294-1718 1 - 800 - 283-2619 ( standard or ocean view rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned, have cable television, phone, refridgerator and lanai. There is a pool, 24-hour restaurant and sundry store. Near the Park Shore is Queen’s Surf, the gay beach. For those of you who have been there let me warn you they are re-doing area. The Pavilion is gone and the beach looks like a war zone. Most of the gays have migrated up the beach and are now almost across from the Park Shore. Kauai, “The Garden Isle,” is noted for its lush tropical foliage and miles of beautiful white sand beaches. Sightseeing ranges from Hanalei Bay to Waimea Canyon, the “Grand INDULGE Y O U im r AT Avalon Farm B ed & Breakfast Sleep late in your sedu ded relaxing country retreat nestled in the coastal foothill« Hike to nearby vineyard« for vine tasting and glorious «unset« Antique filled farmhouse; great gourmet food from large organic garden. Heal and renev in quiet clean air filled vith the aongs of bird» and the saent of Hover«. Avalon Farm Bed & Breakfast 25595 Green Peak Deed Alpine. Oregon 97456 • (503) 424-3598 Two hour» froa Portland, 20 nmutes south vest of CorvaKs in the Beaton County vine country Canyon of the Pacific.” Kauai is the peaceful tropical isle of which dreams are made. On Kauai, there are five gay-owned and operated bed-and-breakfast homes. Most are small and intimate and offer pools or the ocean for swimming and sunning. Some offer nude sunbathing. Maui, "The Valley Isle,” also has lush tropical foliage and beautiful waterfalls. You can drive to the top of 10,000 foot Mount Haleakala for scenic vistas of the crater and the demonstrated independence of thought and action. You will find Key West unsurpassed neighbor islands. Visit the historic whaling for amiability, acceptance and sheer delight in town of Lahaina which features a variety of living. Whether you like to dance ‘til dawn and restaurants and colorful shops. It is also home watch the sun rise, or soak up the sun all day to the only gay bar on the neighbor islands. and go to bed at sunset, you will find your There are two gay bed-and-breakfast lifestyle in Key West. establishments on Maui. One is in the Kihei There are tours or you can take a seaplane to area and one is at the 3200-foot elevation in up- the Dry Tortugas, 70 miles south into the country Maui. Atlantic. Historically popular as a sunbathing Hawaii, "The Big Island” is larger than all spot for gay men and women, the Reynolds the other islands put together. There are two Street Pier has been rebuilt and is now open. gay bed-and-breakfasts located on Hawaii. Both plantation style homes. One is located in It’s a great spot for an Atlantic Ocean swim. the South Kona District and one on the north tip Windsurfing boards and catamarans are available on the beach. Thatched roof gazebos of the island. Pacific Ocean Holidays (vacation packages) and palm trees along the shore provide shade from the sun. have been welcoming gay men and women to Culinary specialists of world renown share the islands for over eight years and do a superb their wealth of delectable skills with your job. Aloha! palate. Seafood never tasted better. You coffee Although Key West is one of the most lovers must try a cup of dark, rich Cuban popular gay resorts in the world —for both espresso (bucci). American and international visitors—those of Key West has become well known for its us here in the Northwest have tended to let it daily ritual sunsets at Mallory Dock. Acrobats slip by. and performers of talents line the dock to It is estimated that some 400,000 gay exhibit their skills, and caterers wheeling hors visitors go to Key West each year.. d’oeuvres make the experience all the more Key West is more than just another resort, it’s a way of life. No matter how you arrive in enjoyable. 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