The wild gay annual events like Tropical Heat, Fantasyfest, and Womenfest still draw in record crowds, the Duvel Street gay nightlife continues to expand, clothing option gay resorts remain fulled booked, and there are more drag shows than we could count.Īt times it still seems like gays outnumber straights in the Conch Republic… Yes, this legendary gay island is not done yet, and today Gay Key West’s still attracts hundreds of thousands of queers travelers every year looking for sun, sea, sand, and sex!Īre you relocating? This guide will help travelers discover the queerer side of the city.
Yes, it seems like Key West – much like Austin, Oslo, and Auckland – is on its way to being post-gay – but there is still plenty of energy and fire left for those still seeking a gay culture, nightlife, and indulgence only comparable to other legendary gay travel spots Fire Island, Palm Springs, Bangkok, and Mykonos.
Today mass tourism and sky-high real estate prices have started to forced gay life further north to Gay Fort Lauderdale, and many ‘hetero-friendly’ guest houses now stand where once-fabled LGBT exclusive resorts stood.
