Looking for a place where romance and the exotic completely mesh, intertwined for one of the most magnificent vacations you’ll ever have? Look no further than Cape Town, South Africa. Located at the very southern tip of Africa, Cape Town has consistently been considered among the top romantic destinations in gay travel circles. Its beauty is beyond breathtaking and will leave you in awe of the forces of nature.

Bordered on the South by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and on the North by the towering 4,000 foot Table Mountain, Cape Town’s horizons are anything but ordinary and in constant flux with the clouds rolling off the mountain’s peaks defining the sky-scape randomly and dramatically. The perfect backdrop for an afternoon of lazing quietly on the beach, wrapped in a partner’s never ending gaze.

If you’re looking for the perfect romantic place to stay, book your nights at the incredible Glen Boutique Hotel. Given that this hotel is gay owned and operated, it’s an exceptional choice for gay travel and you certainly won’t be disappointed by the luxurious bedrooms and marble baths. As Cape Town’s gay village booms, so do your options for renowned exotic culinary masterpieces — such as Ulwimi (steamed Ox tongue in mustard sauce) at Marco’s African Place — or you might head on over to the jazzy Off Moroka Cafe Africaine to indulge in some traditional African fare.

There is plenty to do in Cape Town once you’ve rested long enough on the beach. Visit the wine country or museums, The Bo-Kapp Museum, District Six Museum and National Gallery should not be missed. And the nightlife in Cape Town is amazing! From little bars to major clubs, Cape Town has them all.

On the slope of Devil’s Peak there is the Rhodes Memorial. It was built to honor Cecil Rhodes who was a gay entrepreneur from Great Britain, He was the founder of the Rhodes Scholarship, Rhodesia and the DeBeers company.

Did we mention the beaches? Do not miss the wonderful South African beaches. With all that Cape Town offers gay adventure travel, from wildlife, to beaches to nightlife, going to Cape Town is definitely well worth it; a vacation you won’t soon forget.

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