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Ah ha! I don't watch either show. I tried Bones a long time ago and it was not for me but it is still going on so I guess it does OK in the following. Now, I have a trivia question for you: Which 2 Vampires did Oz dream about last night? (wait, only one true vampire and one hunter)

This should be interesting!

Growing up in Alabama, we didn't have cable TV and thus I Love Lucy was a treat for us when we stayed with relatives in the city (yes, I was in the boondocks on a farm). I do remember being so excited to stay with my great grandmother some and watch TBS which played I love Lucy and Green Acres. I found them both delightful and have loved Lucy all my life!

The Thai BF has been so helpful on this trip. He really has saved me so much time. I am trying to get as much of this done as I can before I go to India for 5 weeks. I'll miss him a lot but he is constantly asking me, you need anything for me today? I love it! Plus, he works in the nude. (jk)

I love the stats. Thanks for sharing. Those numbers are members online and logged into the site in one day. There are a lot of visitors each day that check things out but don't log in. I am glad to see the logged in numbers increasing.

I'm interested but I don't know the answer. I thought Sister Wives but I guess that was not it.

Thanks Adam. What I have decided to do is to post on the threads of those businesses they are closed and if others find this is not the case, they have 15 days to report back. If not other posts, the threads will be removed from the site and the database. Fair to all?

We have been hard at work over the weekend and have put information up about 7 different cities! As always, we love input, advice, additions, etc. You guys know these cities much better than I do and your advice is always valuable and appreciated! Check them out! Gay Paris http://gayparis.boytoy.com Gay Rome http://gayrome.boytoy.com Gay Los Angeles http://gaylosangeles.boytoy.com Gay Miami http://gaymiami.boytoy.com Gay New York http://gaynewyork.boytoy.com Gay Recife http://gayrecife.boytoy.com Gay Salvador http://gaysalvador.boytoy.com

11 Paris Le Grand (An Intercontinental Hotel) | 2 Rue Scrib Paris , 75009 France | Front Desk +33-1-40073232 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail The Paris Le Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city. It is in the 9th arrondissement, in front of the Opera, close to Vendome plaza, The Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde. If you are lucky enough to get a room in the summer facing the Opera, you will hear beautiful music flowing inside your room each night as the free concerts abound in the summer. The hotel has some of the best food in Paris and the staff is a delight.

Sister Wives?

I really enjoyed it. I thought beautifully done and very cleaver. My favorite movie of the year so far is IP Man. But, I love those movies.

I didn't doubt your trip for one minute. I have also had friends that visited Thailand when in college and stayed in the Four Seasons in BKK and Chiang Mai and took my recommendation for Phuket. Often times people who come to Thailand over and over don't understand when someone decides to make a trip here and stay where they really want to stay to have a special trip. It brought me back to my early life and when I was in College and very very poor and traveled to London for 3 weeks with classmates. All of us were very hard working but we wanted to stay in nice hotels and have a great experience. We did just that. And, we had the time of our life. We did sleep 4 to a room but I had always done that when I was a kid so it was normal for me. We ate good food, saw plays and musicals we wanted and we stayed in fantastic hotels. For us, it was the trip of a lifetime and we loved it. On message boards, people are often skeptical of someone they don't know. It makes little sense to me. But, I read of your adventures and truly enjoyed them. Please don't let a few (one) bad apple spoil your experience with the board.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna 1 Thermas Olympus | Rua Tuiuti, 183 | 71 329 0060 Olympus is small, quiet, basic, and has astonishingly beautiful boys who give great massages (and other delights). It isn't packed, though, so you can basically have your choice and even negotiate the rate. 2 Sauna Fox | Rua das Rosas, 682 | 71 3354-0047 | http://www.saunafox.com.br/ While many of the saunas rely heavily on interactions between guests and the boys on staff, Fox is known for guests canoodling among each other so, basically, everyone is free game here. Make sure to get there early and secure a private room on the weekends, when the parties and shows bring in what seems like half of Salvador. 3 Sauna Casarão 25 | Rua Dom Marcos Teixeira, 25 | 71 3264-1050 | http://www.casarao25.com.br/ Casarão 25 has private cabins, a dark room, a video room, two bar and lounge areas, and lo and behold! - a sauna. The interior could use a facelift, but it's clean and the staff is courteous. And, of course, the boys are fucking gorgeous. 4 Sauna Persona | Rua Junqueira Aires , 230 | 71 329-1273 | no website Persona is quiet during the week, but weekends can get quite busy, even though it's a little ways out of town. Best to take a taxi there and back. They have dark rooms and glory holes, and a very discreet entrance (ring at the gate to be let in). 5 Sauna Rio's | Almeida Sande, 8 | 71 328-3275 | http://www.saunarios.com.br/index2.htm (doesn't work) While it's not a good idea for a gringo to be seen around here at night, during the day there is plenty of fun to be had, mostly with other guests. However, there are some lovely working boys as well. The best place to chat up a local is in the video room. 6 Sauna Paradiso | Rua Leoni Ramos, 59 | (71) 3237-7332 | no website While the working boys tend to treat Sauna Paradiso like their own private clubhouse, your fellow guests are quite flirtatious! There's also a dark room, a video room, private rooms, and a full bar. You'll want to look for the number of the address, as there is no signage outside. 7 Planetario 11 | Rua José Duarte, 11 | 71 3321 4511 | http://www.planetario11.com.br/ This club, known to locals as simply P11, looks unassuming from the outside but inside is a huge sauna packed with working boys they say if you can't get laid here, you can't get laid anywhere. Stick around for the shows and other entertainment, ranging from drag to strippers to DJs. 8 Termas Omni | Rua Augusto França , 22 | 71 321-9044 | no website Omni is another of the quieter saunas in Salvador, with laid back boys and a cozy vibe. You'll know the working boys by their black swim trunks. It's also spotlessly clean, which is always a good sign.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos 1 Off Club | Rua Dias Dávila, 33 | 71 3267 6215 | http://boiteoffclub.com.br/ Hipsters might say this club has lost its luster, but it's still the gay go-to spot for club fun. Don't bother going until after 1am; if in doubt, follow the crowd heading off from Beco dos Artistas bar. You'll see a fairly mixed crowd, but have no doubt it's a gay world, and they're just living in it. 2 Queens Clube | Rua Teodoro Sampio, 160 | 71 3328 6220 | no website The only club in Salvador with a darkroom, making this a cruiser's heaven. There are also go-go boys, strippers, and even an on-site sex shop (open in the afternoon and early evening if you're feeling cheeky. Come ready for action. Only opened on Fridays and Saturdays. 3 San Sebastian Salvador | Rua da Paciência, 88 | 71 3012 5013 | http://www.sansebastiansalvador.com.br/ This club is right on the beach, so you can roll on out in the morning and right into the sea for a refreshing swim. The Blessed and Liberty parties are arguably the most popular, with DJs spinning mostly electronica in the large, futuristically lit space. 4 Boite Caverna | Rua Carlos Gomes, 616 | 71 3358 2410 | no website Smack on the main drag in the center of town, the Boate Caverna features go-go boys, stripper shows, DJs, and more hot bodies than you can shake your stick at. Laser lights provide most of the lighting for the crowd, giving the drag queens a chance to shine. 5 Boate Tropical | Rua Gamboa de Cima, 24 | 71 3267 0847 | http://www.boatetropical.com.br/ A fun, weekend dance party club with insane drag shows and strippers galore. How they put on such spectacular shows is anyone's guess think Priscilla Queen of the Desert set in a basement. The low ceilings and disco balls will remind you of underground clubs back in the day in the best possible way.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars 1 Beco dos Artistas | Av. Cerqueira Lima, 10 (Entrance on Rua Leovigildo Filgueira) | no number | no website On Friday and Saturday nights from around 10pm, this is the the place to be to scope out the young hot talent who will be heading to the clubs in a couple hours. It can get crowded and some would call it a dive bar, but it is gay ground zero for weekend action. 2 Mocambinho Bar | Rua da Faísca, 12 | 71 3328 1430 | no website Delicious food, cold beer, lively conversations and a bohemian vibe make Mocambinho a no-brainer hangout for the LGBT crowd. This is the place you want to try the local cachaça drink, and it's also where you want to eye the gorgeous young things hanging about. 3 Âncora do Marujo | Rua Senador Costa Pinto, 808 | 71 3242 2680 | https://www.facebook.com/ancoramarujo This bar specilizes in drag shows that are a hoot - it can get loud and raucus when the ladies take the stage. It's also a popular bear spot, so come here to get your woof on. A fun place to bring your date! 4 Bar Ray | Rua Carlos Gomes, 1001 | 71 3329 7157 | no website This is easily the most famous gay bar in Salvador, and it's right on the main drag in the gayborhood. Locals pronounce it "Bar High," and some might call it Bar Champagne. But it's a true gay scene that brings out hot young things to dance to the live music all night long. 5 Sankofa Brasil | Ladeira de São Miguel, 7 | 71 3321 7236 | http://www.sankofabrasil.com Sankofa is one and the same with Panela Restaurante, except this is its bar, and is considered a separaet business. Here you can find a gay-friendly crowd jamming to everything from samba to reggae, and munching on yummy African treats. 6 Cabaret 54 | Rua Carlos Gomes, 860 | 71 3018-7821 | https://www.facebook.com/bar54UrsosBearsGaysEAmigos This heaving bear bar is the place to be if you like 'em big and hairy. It's a smallish place, but the rooftop lounge is a life saver. Nightly drag shows are a huge draw, the staff is friendly and fun, and the DJs definitely know their audience. 7 Bar da Ponta | Av do Contorno Cidade Baixa | 071 3326 2211 | no website Locals know there is only one spot from which to watch th sun set over the sea, and that is Bar da Ponta. While not a gay bar, it's fabulous enough that it just should be. Hobnob with the elite, nurse your expensive cocktail, and watch the sun set from your perch on a pier out in the water. 8 Alphorria | Rua Direita de Santo Antônio, 97 | 071 3242 0053 | no website While not in the normal sections of town you're used to haunting (and hunting), if you want to "get away" this bar has a diverse group of pretty things that flock here to listen to all manner of live music, which switches from night to night but never fails to entertain. 9 Bahia Cafe | Mirante dos Aflitos | 071 3329 0944 | http://www.bahiacafe.com.br/bahia_cafe.asp If you are craving a grown-up place in which to enjoy the view and have a proper cocktail that doesn't come in a plastic cup, then this is it. You'll come away relaxed, refreshed and ready to join the fray at your favorite sauna or club!

Gay Salvador Brazil Hotels 1 Pousada Estrela do Mar | Rua Afonso Celso, 119 | 71 3022 4882 | http://www.estreladomarsalvador.com/ A small hotel with only nine rooms, they've kept a lot of the original architecture and enhanced the interior with mosaics, amazing art, comfy public areas, hammocks, and breezy, comfortable rooms. There's free wifi and they have a laundry service; note there is no parking. It's located in the middle of pretty much everything, so it's convenient. 2 Pousada da Mangueira | Ladeira da Saúde, 9 | 71 3241 4734 | http://www.pousadadamangueira.com.br/ This lemon-yellow hotel will perk you right up, and the pool area with a full bar will mellow you right out. The rooms are a bit on the small side and a little sparse, but immaculate with great bathrooms. There's free wifi, free parking, and the front desk has newspapers to peruse over a huge breakfast. 3 Vila Galé Salvador | Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel, 320 | 71 3263 8888 | http://www.vilagale.co.uk/pages/hoteis/index.php?lang=2&hotel=16 The Salvador property of the Vila Galé hotel chain has everything you have come to expect from this brand. And it's on the beach (with direct access!), so make sure to book a room with a view. Their health club has a gym, jacuzzi and sauna. Wifi is BRL 20 per 24 hours, and parking is BRL 5 per day. 4 Bahia Othon Palace | Avenida Oceânica, 2294 | 71 2103 7100 | http://www.hoteis-othon.com.br/us/hotel/bahia-othon-palace/o_hotel.aspx When they call it a palace, they're not kidding this massive , five-star beachfront property has a lobby you could get lost in, and the lower level pool area with more terraces than you've ever seen (although the rooftop bar is where the action is). Their rooms are beautiful, and each one has an ocean view and the view from the upper-floor dining room is amazing. 5 Mar Brasil Hotel | Rua Flamengo, 44 | 71 3285 7339 | http://www.marbrasilhotel.com.br/ Another gay-friendly, beachfront property with pools galore. The style is a bit of a throwback to Miami 1987, but who cares when you're spending all of your time gazing at hard bodies frolicking on the beachfront terraces? There's free wifi and cable Internet, and free parking. Actual massages are available by appointment. 6 Hotel Solar do Carmo | Rua Direita de Santo Antonio, 108 | 71 3323 0644 | www.solardocarmo.com.br/ (website timed out when I tried it) This is not the finest place in Salvador, but it is housed in an 18th-century townhouse and the rooms are well-appointed and definitely serviceable, and their rooftop terrace hilariously combines a Jacuzzi and the breakfast buffet. Book a room with a sea view balcony, as they tend to be larger. 7 Bahiacafé Hotel | Praça da Se, 22 | 71 3322 1266 | http://www.bahiacafehotel.com/ The Bahiacafé Hotel could not be more cozy and adorable if it tried from its sky-blue 18th-century exterior to its polished hardwood floors to its lovely rooms, it just doesn't get any cuter than this. There's also free wifi and a delicious full breakfast included in the room price. 8 Casa do Amarelindo | Rua das Portas do Carmo, 6 | 71 3266 8550 | http://www.casadoamarelindo.com/en/artigo/index/id/100 If you're in town for Carnaval, book a street facing room at this four-star hotel to have a front-row seat to the action. (Book early; there are only 10 rooms!) And it helps that you're literally a five-minute walk from all the other action, too bars and saunas and boy toys, oh my! The rooms are impressively furnished, and the view from the rooftop terrace is to die for. 9 Pousada Papaya Verde | Rua Engenheiro Milton Oliveira, 177 | 71 3267 1008 | http://www.pousadapapayaverde.com/ This pousada has a residential feel, with a garden that can be a relief to spend time in after cruising the beaches. The rooms are Brazilian-colorful, the staff is super gay-friendly, and it's within walking distance of the gayborhood.

Gay Salvador Brazil Activities 1 Grupo Gay da Bahia GGB | Rua Frei Vicente, 24 | 71 3322-2552 | http://www.ggb.org.br/ This is an LGBT organization based in Salvador - and the first in Brazil. Their website is only in Portuguese, but is easily translatable with an online tool. On it they list the LGBT events in the city, from lectures to parades, and important people of the moment. 2 The Hell & Heaven is a dance party that happens over a three-day weekend in November but if you can't make it then, don't fret, because there are "warm-up" parties throughout the year leading up to the big event that are staged all over the world, from Miami to Sao Paolo. http://www.hhsauipe.com/ 3 Ritual Sex Shop | R. Ceará, 815 | 71 240-1073 | http://www.rituall.com.br/ This shop has everything from cock rings to lubes to novelty aprons, as well as an extensive collection of vibrating, rotating, and multi-colored dildos. Note that this is a shop for both sexes and all seual persuasions. 4 Cine Astor | Rua da Ajuda 5 | 71 3322 7228 | no website This has porn for both men and women, but don't be under any illusion this is as much of a gay cruising spot as anything else. Note that it's only open in the afternoons (1pm-7pm), so it can be the perfect place to get in out of the hot sun and beach scene. 5 Cine Tupy | Avenida José Joaquim Seabra 357 | 71 3242 4179 | no website Another mixed-porn cinema that is also a popular gay cruising joint, although less crowded than Astor, so there's a better chance for privacy. It's also open only in the afternoons, from 1pm to 7pm.

Gay Salvador Brazil Restaurants 1 Touche Bar Café e Creperia | Rua Belo Horizonte | 71 9121-9084 | no website Touché does in fact serve crepes but it's not a French-themed place. For example, Wednesday night is Mexican night! And even throughout the week, they serve probably the best margaritas in Salvador to wash it all down. It's perfect for a quick meal and some people watching, as it's primarily an outdoor cafe. 2 Barbacoa Restaurante | Av Tancredo Neves, 909 | 71 3342 4666 | http://www.barbacoa.com.br/home.php Part of a chain of restaurants located throughout both Brazil and Japan, Barbacoa is a classic steak house where you can most definitely get your meat on. They also ahve an impressive wine list if you're sick of sugary cocktails and beer out of plastic cups. 3 Al Carmo | Rua do Carmo, 66 | 71 3242 0283 | http://www.alcarmo.com.br/ A true Italian restaurant that's a cut above the casual fare you find in Salvador. Try the carbonara, and make sure to ask for a rooftop table the view is delightful. Also, save room for the homemade desserts. 4 Maria Mata Moura | Rua da Ordem Terceira, 8 | 71 3321 3929 | http://www.mariamatamouro.com.br/Default.aspx This restaurant serves Brazilian dishes with some Mediterranean twists thrown in for good measure, and some fully Italian recipes like porcini mushroom risotto and penne with pesto. The enclosed garden provides a civilized setting for a quiet meal. 5 Cantina da Lua | Largo Terreiro de Jesus, 2 | 71 3241 7383 | http://www.cantinadalua.com.br/cantina/ This restaurant has an actual bar meaning, you can have a quiet drink before sitting down to eat and hearty Brazilian dishes that will fill you up for whatever adventures the night may bring. Grab a seat on the outdoor terrace to get a preview of coming attractions, so to speak and to get away from the sometimes-loud live music that comes on a bit later. 6 Trapiche Adelaide | Av. Contorno, 2 | 71 3241-4761 | no website This is your Salvador splurge. Set upon pilings in the sea, this seafood-heavy, French/Italian fusion menu in inventive, expensive, and worth every penny. People watching mostly consists of seeing foodies swoon, but it's still worth it. 7 Yemanjá | Av. Otávio Mangabeira, 4655 | 71 3461-9010 | http://www.restauranteyemanja.com.br/ An absolutely stunning beachfront restaurant serving absolutely delicious seafood. And yet the portions are huge, the prices are lower than you'd expect from such a setting, and the service is consistently friendly and helpful. 8 Pelo Bistro | Rua das Portas do Carmo, 06 | 71 3266 8550 | no website This restaurant, located inside the Hotel Casa do Amarelindo, serves from breakfast through late night, and has excellent Brazilian cuisine. It's not the cheapest place you'll ever eat, but the quality of the food as well as the friendly service make up for the extra pennies you're spending. 9 Cocoon Restaurante | Rua Haeckel Jose de Almeida, 348 | 071 3368 8101 | no website Another fantastic Italian restaurant in Salvador who knew? Book a table outside, and make sure to order the pasta with whatever seafood t hey have fresh that day. The ambience is laid back, and they have live music on some nights. 10 Panela da Bahia | Ladeira de São Miguel, 7 | 71 3321 7236 | no website With about 80 percent of Brazilian in Bahia being of African descent, it's no surprise to find African-influenced cuisine at every turn. But few do it better than Panela de Bahia, which incorporates African tastes into Brazilian dishes and is that a hint of Jamaican spices in there too? Definitely try the Moqueca, the traditional seafood stew.

Gay Recife Activities 1 Cine Mix | Rua da Soledade, 352 | 081 3223-7050 | no website This is a mixed-crowd sex cinema, with hetero and gay rooms, cabins, a dark room, and legit bar. There are also drag shows and stripper shows daily. Open 10-10 every day. 2 Imperador | Rua do Imperador, 452 | 81 3424 9317 | no website Films from all over the world, private cabins, and even parties are on the agenda at this gay cinema. 3 Lux I e II | Av. Dantas Barreto, 1040 | 81 3224-7253 | no website Another gay sex cinema. 4 Leoes do Norte | http://www.leoesdonorte.org.br/home.php This is the main gay advocady group for the region, and it's based in Recife. On their (Portuguese) website you can find news, opinion, and event listings. 5 Cinema Ritz Astor | Rua do Hospício 875 | 81-3222 6615 | no website This is a sex cinema with a lot of action in the seats if you want to suck or get sucked, this is the place to go. There's a diverse crowd from twinks to mature, so you're bound to find someone to wet your whistle. 6 Shopping Boa Vista | R. do Giriquiti, 48 | 81 3423-5666 | http://www.shoppingboavista.com.br/ As is relatively prevalent in Brazil, the food court of this shopping mall is a popular cruising area. All kinds gather here, not only for cruising but for meeting up and making plans for the night. Nothing like shopping/cruising multitasking! Closed on Sundays. 7 Ursos de Pernambuco | Rua do Riachuelo, 704 | 081 3037 2772 | http://www.ursosdepernambuco.com.br/site/ This is the bear club of the region, and their website has everything you need to know about the bear scene in Recife. If you're looking for the bear events while you're in town, check out the tab labeled "BEARCONTROS" (the site is in Portuguese only) and you'll get the idea.

Gay Recife Restaurants 1 Carcará | R. Ribeiro de Brito, 1084 | 081 3327 0176 | http://www.barerestaurantecarcara.com.br/ This regional cuisine restaurant features enormous portions of grilled meats, generous and hearty side dishes, and a "Clube do Whisky" to wash it all down. It's a fun, gay-friendly place. 2 Cachacaria Carvalheira | R. Manoel Didier, 53 | 81 3471-6111 | http://www.carvalheira.com.br/ This cachaça distillery is worth a visit they even have tours, and a shop that is packed with all their brands. But before you start slamming down this delicious sugarcane liquor, stop in to the restaurant to line your tummy with dishes from their delicious menu. 3 Beijupira Restaurant | Rua Saldanha Marinha, Olinda | (81) 3439 6691 | http://www.beijupiraolinda.com.br/home.html This restaurant, in sister city Olinda, has high-end food and drinks in a gorgeous setting. They have a diverse menu, but the focus is seafood, so get your fill here. 4 Patua Restaurant | Rua Bernardo Vieira de Melo, 79 | (81) 3055-0833 | no website Another restaurant in neighboring Olinda, Patua is a cut above the rest, wth fusion seafood dishes from a creative chef that will knock your socks off. Make sure to book a table that affords the stunning view of Olinda and Recife. 5 Haikai | R. Ernesto de Paula Santos, 887 | 81 3463-3065 | no website Sushi? In Recife? Yep! It's fresh, cheap, good, and although the place itself isn't much to look at, it's totally worth a visit if you're craving Japanese. 6 Anjo Solto | Av Herculano Bandeira, 513 | (81) 3325.0862 | http://www.anjosolto.com.br/ You might think of this place only for the bar scene, which is pretty sexy; but it's open from 11am and is a great creperie in its own right, so grab a bite to eat here anytime and check out teh scene day or night.

Gay Recife Sauna 1 Sauna-Termas-Club 111 | Rua Corredor do Bispo, 111 | 081 3223 5883 | http://www.superamarelas.com/classificados/1169/clubes-esportistas-e-atletas/club-111-sauna-thermas-recife-pe This sauna has a casual atmosphere, with exposed brick walls and homey furniture. There's a bar with food and plenty of lounge areas to chill out. As you could guess, there is also a video room, pool area, dark room, and there are private cabins that are small but comfortable. Nightly shows and evening bar scene. 2 Termas Boa Vista | Rua Dom Manoel Pereira, 63 | 081 3423 3404 | http://www.termasboavista.com.br/ The private cabins here are free, while you have to pay for the suites. The facilities are clean, safe and comfortable. There are plenty of boys here, so it's a good thing it's open until 6am so you can take your time and try a couple out. Make sure to take a taxi, even if you're close by it's not the safest area. 3 Blue Thermas | Rua José Domingues da Silva, 147 | 081 3462 3707 | http://www.bluethermas.com.br/ Blue Thermas has dozens of boys, and a clientele that includes locals and tourists from every walk of life. Weekends are the best time to go, while during the week there can be slim pickings. As far as the facilities go, it is minimalist, clean, and comfortable. Make sure to take a taxi, even if you're close by it's not the safest area. 4 Thermas Sauna Progresso Club | Rua do Progresso, 191 | 081 3221 1019 | http://www.progressoclub.com.br/site/ Obviously this is a sauna, with all the facilities you'd expect. But the big draw here are the drag shows and other entertainment each night. It's faggy and fabulous, but don't fear there are plenty of rent boys to go around as well.

Gay Recife Clubs/Discos 1 Metropole | Rua das Ninfas, 125 | 81- 3423-0123 | http://www.boatemetropole.com.br/ We're going to go ahead and list other clubs here, but let's face it Metropole is where you want to be. It's a huge space with indoor and outdoor spaces and a pool, which is the theme of their Sunday night party. It opens early (6pm) during the week and late (10pm) on the weekends, and there are go-go boys, strippers, and drag shows. 2 Cats Night Club | Rua do Brum, 85 | (81) 424-3150 | no website This is a mixed gay and lesbian club, but is heavily gay with dark rooms, cozy mezzanines, and DJs spinning current hits and electronica. The huge bar is quite the pickup scene with this young crowd. Only open Thursday-Sunday. 3 New Misty | Av. Conselheiro Aguiar, 793 | 81 3325-4573 | no website New Misty is open from Thursdays to Sundays, and has drag shows, a great mixture of old and new music, and plenty of pretty, pretty eye candy. The bar area, with its red lighting and chandeliers, is perfect for a chat. 4 MKB (Meu Kaso Bar) | Rua Bispo Cardoso Ayres, 04 | 81 - 3223-0921 | http://www.meukasobar.com.br You can see MKB from blocks away, with its pink and red lit exterior; inside, there is live music, drag shows, and DJ-fueled danceathons. And it's right in the city center, so if you're at a beachfron hotel you're nice and close. 5 Mix Pub | Rua do Sossego, 11 | 81 3423.5366 | http://www.mixpub.com.br/ This club is heavy on live Brazilian music, with mixed pop tunes by DJs and great drag shows. They don't have theme nights, but heavily promote their live singers, which are popular with the gay crowd. A very fun, local experience that's all gay.

Gay Recife Bars 1 Pithousen (also called Pit House and Pithausen) | Rua Giriquiti 139 | (81) 3221-0644 | no website 2 Galeria Joana DArc | Avenida Herculano Bandeira, 513 | 81 9162-3742 | http://galeriajoanadarc.com/ (doesn't work) This is the place to chill out and have a well-made cocktail before heading out for the late-hours nightclubs.

Gay Recife Hotels 1 Recife Monte Hotel | R. dos Navegantes, 363 | 81 2121-0909 | http://www.recifemontehotel.com.br/ Just one block back from Boa Viagem beach, this hotel could be one of the few where you request an interior room which overlooks the party scene pool area. Splurge on a suite for the extra room, enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, and call this place home for the length of your stay! 2 Hotel Tivoli Recife | Rua Tenente João Cicero, 47 | 81 2127-4500 | http://www.hoteltivolirecife.com.br/en/hotel-overview.html With 35 rooms and balconied rooms, the Hotel Tivoli Recife is a hop, skip and a jump from sexy Boa Viagem beach. Its restaurant serves all three meals, and there's an outdoor swimming pool as well. The rooms are simple and clean, and there is free wifi. 3 Hotel Pousada Banana Country Club | Avenida IV , 6 | 81 3522 9183 | http://www.bananacountryclub.com/ Banana Country is not located in Recife, but nestled in the rainforest at Cabo de Santo Agostinho. However, it is wildly popular with gay visitors, so chances are you can get a ride into town! Theretwo pools and a restaurant on the grounds for relaxing before hitting the clubs in Recife.And they have private cottages if you'd like some alone time with a special someone. 4 Navegantes Praia Hotel | Rua dos Navegantes, 1997 | 81 3326-2710 | http://www.navegantespraiahotel.com.br/ This hotel is only a two-star, but it is steps from Boa Viagem beach, it's clean with crisp white sheets, and it has free wifi, laundry service and a great breakfast. Note that all rooms are non-smoking. 5 Pousada Villa Boa Vista | Rua Miguel Couto, 81 | 81 3223-0666 | http://www.pousadavillaboavista.com.br/ This guest house is near all the gay saunas, so it's super convenient. The exterior has the homey touches of a guesthouse; the rooms could use some updating in terms of style, but they are clean and well maintained. Spend some time in the spacious outdoor lounge; you never know who may pass by. Book directly through the hotel for the best choice of rooms. 6 Cult Hotel | Av. Conselheiro Aguiar, 755 | 81 2123-2777 | http://culthotel.com.br/hospedagem/?lang=en Don't be put off by the name; this is one of our top picks for Recife. Its funky art collection, sunny outdoor pool area, and multiple lounges give it a clubby feel that impresses. They also have wifi and are super gay-friendly. 7 Hotel Jangadeiro | Av. Boa Viagem, 3114 | 81 3086-5050 | http://www.jangadeirohotel.com.br/ingles/index.php Jangadeiro is directly on the beach, giving the views from its balconied rooms a tremendous view. There's also free wifi and 24-hour room service.And it's one of the bigger hotels in Recife, so there's always a bit of scene in the comings and goings of the guests; absolutely make time for the gorgeous pool with its lounge area. 8 Mercure Recife Metrópolis | Rua Estado de Israel 203 | 81 3087-3700 | http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-5019-mercure-recife-metropolis-hotel/index.shtml This hotel is set back from the beach, but it's a Mercure so you can rest assured that you'll be in a 21st-century setting with all the amenities you can expect, including free wifi, a great breakfast, and American comforts. 9 Recife Plaza Hotel | Rua da Aurora, 225 | (81) 3222 9058 | http://www.recifeplazahotel.com.br/ This three-star, highrise hotel is directly on the harbor and has a ton of amenities, including a rooftop pool, volleyball court, gym, and stunning views book a room high up to take advantage, especially at Carnival, which goes right past its front door.

Gay Rome Activities 1 Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli | via Efeso 2/a | 06 5413985 | http://www.mariomieli.org Rome's main gay center is named in honor of Mario Mieli, arguably the most vocal advocate of gay rights, who took his own life in 1983. The Circolo does have a political bent, but its website gives you a unique look into the Italian culture through the lens of homosexuality. 2 Gay Help Line | 800 713 713 | http://www.gayhelpline.it If you're looking at this guide, it's a pretty good bet that you don't need counsel on coming out or struggling with your sexuality. But the Gay Help Line can indeed help you with a variety of services in Rome, including reporting homophobia or legal advice. Hopefully you won't need their number, but it's good to have in any case. 3 Ice Cream Bears | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 120 | 06 97997028 | http://www.myspace.com/icecreambears As gay culture has continued to grow in Rome, you knew that sooner or later you'd have a gay gelato shop. As the name implies, this one is run by two adorable bears, and features artisanal gelato as well as all the low-down on all the bear-friendly happenings in the Eternal City. 4 Quiiky | via della Consulta 52 | 06 45595886 | http://www.quiiky.com Quiiky is a travel agency that specializes in gay travel, so whether you're looking for a full gay tour package or simply want to buy your train ticket to Florence, hit them up and they'll be happy to help. 5 Leather Club Roma | http://www.lcroma.com This club is exactly what you think it is, and can direct you to leather events throughout Rome (as it has no set party night or club). Their big event is in December, hosted in the Roman Catacombs. 7 Fitness First | Via Giolitti 44 | (396) 478-2630 | http://www.fitnessfirst.com/ This is a gym a real, actual gym that is frequented by both men and women, but for some reason it is also the secret cruising spot for gay men who like to work out. So don't be obvious, but yes, that dude on the treadmill IS checking you out.