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Gay Rome Bars Rome VideoBook Bar | via di Borgo Pio 192/193 | 06 68309523 | http://www.lilibri.it/rvb1/chi-siamo/ This is an actual bookstore, video store, and cafe/bar combination whose staff is very gay-friendly. At night it becomes a piano bar, which as we all know draws gays like moths to a flame.

Gay Rome Bars My bar | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 12 | 06 7004425 | http://www.anfiteatro-mybar.com (doesn't work) My bar is next to Coming Out, right near the Colosseum. It too has a large outdoor terrace in front, so the two bars tend to mix and mingle for a giant gay gathering after about 9pm.

Gay Rome Bars Caffe Oppio | Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 | 06 474 5262 | http://www.oppiocaffe.it Just up the hill from Coming Out is this fun, gay-friendly hangout that's open until late each night. In the morning it's a traditional Italian bar, with pastries and coffee; then at happy hour there's a free buffet, and at night it's more like a traditional bar with a full drinks menu. Big with the younger crowd.

Gay Rome Bars Circolo Degli Artisti | via Casilina Vecchia 42 | 06 7030 5684 | http://www.circoloartisti.it Part bar, part club, part lounge, part performance space, there's something different on every night at Circolo degli Artisti. Its live-and-let-live vibe is more than gay-friendly, and its Glamda event on first and last Fridays of the month are a huge gay draw (see clubs for more information).

Gay Rome Bars Coming Out Pub | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 8 | 06 7009871 | http://www.comingout.it The Coming Out is a gay bistro-cafe and cocktail lounge that is popular with the baby gays and lesbians, but it's easily the most famous gay bar in Rome, so everybody passes through eventually. Its big draw is the outdoor terrace, perfect for cruising as well as a front-row seat to Colosseum views.

Gay Rome Hotels Domus Valeria | Via del Babuino 96 | http://www.domusvaleria.it This B&B near Piazza di Spagna has wifi and a roof garden what more could you need? OK, what about the fact that it's gay run, is stunningly furnished, and there's excellent shopping in every direction?

Gay Rome Hotels Residenza Lunetta | Via Della Stelletta 5 | 06 42016891 | http://www.residenzalunetta.com Lunetta is a collection of six vacation apartments, with various styles and numbers of bedrooms to accommodate a friend or travel companion. And it's smack in the middle of the city center, so you can walk to all the sights as well as find transportation easily.

Gay Rome Hotels Twentyone Hotel | Via Cola di Rienzo, 23 | 06 3260 9607 | http://www.twentyonerome.com Another boutique hotel with a cseek black-and-white color scheme, Twentyone is in Prati, a chichi neighborhood that's near Piazza del Popolo. It's a four-star so it's not the cheapest you'll ever find, but its standard of service and personal touches in the rooms more than make up for it.

Gay Rome Hotels Casa Howard | Via Sistina 149 | 06 6992 4555 | http://www.casahoward.com With two nearby locations, this B&B is nothing less than exquisite and so discreet, you'll feel like you've rented a friend's luxury apartment. If you have any reason to splurge but don't want the bustle and nosiness of a large hotel, this is your choice.

Gay Rome Hotels The Beehive Hotel | Via Marghera 8 | 06 4470 4553 | http://www.the-beehive.com The budget-friendly yet stylish Beehive is run by an American couple, so you won't have to worry about the language barrier. It's close to the train station, but has its own quiet, oasis feel to it you'll want a Sweet which is in another part of the building and autonomous, or a Honey private guestroom, as opposed to the Hive hostel-style accommodations.

Gay Rome Hotels Hotel Derby | via Vigna Pozzi 7 | 06 5136978 | http://www.hotelderby.it This three-star, gay-friendly hotel in the gorgeous Garbatella neighborhood has only 37 rooms, each with a homey feel and some with balconies. There's wifi and laundry service, and there's a park nearby with the famous Appia Antica path running through it.

Gay Rome Hotels B-COOL Rome | via Famagosta 4
| 06 45504533 | http://www.b-cool.eu They fly the rainbow flag proudly, but B-COOL's interior is a study in black, white, silver and grey, with comfy beds, branded organic toiletries and breakfast served in a sunny room. It's located in the chic neighborhood north of the Vatican, which is a little quieter than the chaotic city center.

Gay Rome Hotels 2nd Floor | via San Giovanni in Laterano 10 | 06 96049256 | http://www.2floor.it This gay-run hotel on the same street as a string of gay bars is about as gay-friendly as you can get. Some of the tastefully appointed rooms have terraces, all have wifi, and you can even bring small pets. And it's across the street from the Colosseum. Fabulous!

Gay Recife Activities 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 Activities 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.

Gay Recife Activities 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.

Gay Recife Activities 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.

Gay Recife Activities Lux I e II | Av. Dantas Barreto, 1040 | 81 3224-7253 | no website Another gay sex cinema.

Gay Recife Activities 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.

Gay Recife Activities 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.

Gay Recife Restaurants 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 Restaurants 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.

Gay Recife Restaurants 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.

Gay Recife Restaurants 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.

Gay Recife Restaurants 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.