Maui Sunseeker Resort: Lesbian Hawaii
sydney on Aug 23rd 2009
When I start looking into a gay hotel, there are a few criteria I look at. I don’t want to write about/recommend something just because they cater to the lesbian crowd, or simply because they’re TAG approved. I look at both the facility itself and the reviews it’s gotten from travelers. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this spot as I scanned the Web for cheap Hawaii deals. Summer is almost gone here, and work is a grind, and a few weeks lying on the beach feels like a necessity these days, rather than a luxury!
I first heard about the Maui Sunseeker Resort being a good lesbian hotel in Hawaii on a message board, then started looking into it more. Located in Kihei on the south shore of Maui, it welcomes travelers of any orientation, but does cater to gays and lesbians.
The Basics:
Pacific Ocean Views (seasonal whale watching)
17 room gay owned and operated hotel
Close to beautiful Little Beach, the Iao Valley, Hana, Lahaina and the volcano, Haleakala
Clothing optional rooftop deck
Two hot tubs
Massage therapy available
From what I read, the cons some travelers mentioned were a lack of bars, shops and attractions near the hotel, so you will need to drive if you stay here. Also, there have been a few mentions of “motor lodge” type accommodations, though there are many, more that say the facilities were amazing, so I guess it depends on the type of room you opt for. Gay and lesbian single Hawaiian travelers may be disappointed, this is definitely more of a couples place.
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Gay Travel Hawaii: Explore the Islands
sydney on Jul 1st 2009
Hawaii is very open to gay and lesbians, however, there are still deeply traditional Asian roots in many communities, meaning that there are still cultures where it’s not accepted. While same-sex marriage never passed here, the debate started in Hawaii. Since tourism is the number one industry in Hawaii, this means that hotels and restaurants do cater to the gay and lesbian traveler, and gay travel in Hawaii is a booming industry. There is not a large gay scene, here, however. It’s also a bit hard to recommend gay establishments here, as they come and go like crazy. Many of the ones we visited a few years ago are no longer there. Continue Reading »
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