Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Gay Holidays With Purpose

By Howie Holben

While there are more and more hotels and travel destinations that make it easy to plan and enjoy gay travel, the services of an agency can make planning easier. There are a number of groups and agencies that bring likeminded people together in order to provide travel with the best experience possible.

There are a wide variety of gay travel plans to choose from. A person can choose trips that are designed to fulfill areas of interest such as scuba diving, bird watching, whale watching, skiing, sailing and more. The types of trips available are as varied as a person's interests are.

Many people that are planning gay travel enjoy taking trips with likeminded people. There are a huge number of destination journeys available that can allow you to explore many unique destinations throughout the world. Tours are available that can allow you to view a beautiful sunset at Lovina Beach on the north shore of Bali.

Perhaps a longer journey would be in order. One of the top gay travel destinations is the popular Grand Canyon white water rafting trip. This trip is very spiritual and relaxing and also offers the more adventurous travelers many opportunities for hiking and swimming. The trip is guided by canyon experts and all meals and camping gear is provided. Most people that have enjoyed this trip describe this as one of the most spiritual experiences they have ever had.

Planning gay travel does not need to be difficult. A person can plan a trip that meets all of their needs but if they use the skills of experts they will likely experience a journey that will not only meet expectations but will likely exceed them as well. These agencies and organizations have years of experience in travel planning and have access to tools that the everyday travel planner does not even know about. In addition, the rates for a trip that is taken as part of an organized group will likely cost much less than one planned by an individual. The agencies are able to take advantage of discounts that are given for large groups.

While it would be possible to plan a wonderful vacation on your own it may be a good idea to consider booking a retreat or a longer journey with a company that specializes in gay travel. You can enjoy the luxury of visiting poplar vacation destinations or a spiritual retreat while making lifelong friends of likeminded individuals.

Gay travel can include a variety of events where inner experience is matched by the mystery and magnificence of the natural world and ancient civilizations. These journeys, which can be called pilgrimages, include interacting with indigenous cultures, tapping into ancient philosophies and cultures using meditation or ceremony, and wandering sacred sites, as well as offering opportunity for adventure, sightseeing, and relaxing.

People have traveled to power places for thousands of years. They are drawn to these places because of the healing power associated with the location. These places will always be respected for their ability to teach us about ourselves.

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