For Gay & Lesbian Travelers

Back to HawaiiFor Gay & Lesbian Travelers

Hawaii is known for its acceptance of all groups. The number of gay- or lesbian-specific accommodations on the islands is limited, but most properties welcome gays and lesbians like any other travelers.

The Center, mailing address: P.O. Box 22718, Honolulu, 96823 or 2424 S. Beretania St., between Isenberg and University, Honolulu (tel. 808/951-7000; fax 808/951-7001; www.thecenterhawaii.org), open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from noon to 4pm, is a referral center for nearly every kind of gay-related service you can think of, including the latest happenings on Oahu. Check out their community newspaper, Outlook (published quarterly), for information on local issues in the gay community in the islands.

For information on Kauai's gay community and related events, contact the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Audio Bulletin Board (tel. 808/823-6248).

On the Big Island check out the website for Out in Hawaii, www.outinhawaii.com, for Big Island vacation ideas.

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) (tel. 800/448-8550 or 954/776-2626; www.iglta.org) is the trade association for the gay and lesbian travel industry, and offers an online directory of gay- and lesbian-friendly travel businesses; go to their website and click on "Members."

Many agencies offer tours and travel itineraries specifically for gay and lesbian travelers. Pacific Ocean Holidays (tel. 800/735-6600 or 808/923-2400; www.gayhawaii.com), offers vacation packages that feature gay-owned and gay-friendly lodgings. Also on their website is A Guide for Gay Visitors & Kamaaina.

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