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February 24, 2006
Gay Travel In Jamaica
The murder and mutilation of Jamaican gay activist Brian Williamson still invokes warnings for gays considering travel to Jamaica.
So why is it when I googled “gay travel” and "Jamaica" that my computer didnt' blow up? I searched through several travel sites with various affiliations (some queer friendly, some more generic with gay travel sections). They all offered warnings about the intensity of Jamaican’s homophobia ("hysterical reactions"). And after warning you, most sites suggest that you can still travel there as long as you keep your sexuality to yourself. Hm. Come to Jamaica and stay in the closet? One site even said that you should be prepared to receive a strange glance from locals if you out yourself. Not a single site honestly explains that if you are SUSPECTED of being gay, you may be beaten, raped, jailed, and/or KILLED. Hysterical is a euphemism for murderous.
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Posted on February 24, 2006 02:43 PM by sunbat263.
Filed in Beach Party under sunbathing.
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i'm starting a business since 4 years in jamaica,hard to hide to be a gay man,here.but still me love this country and sure things gonna change here too. no true?yah man
Posted by: dino at October 17, 2007 01:36 AM
The reason you see Jamaica in the top search results after typing in" gay travel" is because of the kick ass pay per search marketing campaign that travel agents are using. If you are a gay man going to Jamaica for vacation, here are 3 things to pack"
1) your bikini
2) san tan lotion
3) a bullet proof vest
Posted by: truthbetold at June 3, 2007 03:15 AM
I would love to see jamaica but now I'm afraid.
Posted by: Erik at March 11, 2006 02:44 AM
