Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale is one of the premier gay destinations in the U.S. and a great place to start any cruise. It has award-winning beaches, a canal/Intracoastal system that has earned it the nickname the “Venice of the U.S.”, good shopping as well as fun and vibrant nightlife. All of Fort Lauderdale, but particularly the Wilton Manors area, is filled with gay-owned hotels, B&B’s, restaurants and shops.
St Kitts: St Kitts offers spectacular natural beauty including rainforests and the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a popular hiking destination and there is a zip line for thrill seekers.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands: Tortola has become a popular port in recent years due to its natural beauty. It offers attractive beaches, good restaurants, shopping, and lovely vistas. Its lush mountains also offer good hiking options. It offers attractive beaches, good restaurants, shopping, and lovely vistas. Its lush mountains also offer good hiking options.
Puerto Plata: Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is primarily known for its lovely beaches, but it offers far more than that. It has an 18-hole golf course for golf enthusiasts. It also offers an old Colonial center which includes a 16th century Spanish fortress called the Fortaleza San Felipe.