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Sure. We’re speaking 200,000 queer sq. ft the place retail, nightlife, eating, cruising, and camp collide. Welcome to Yumbo Centrum on Gran Canaria within the Canary Islands.
“It’s good to see homosexual life as extra open-minded,” traveler Corey Vuhlo informed National Geographic. “Not so fussy. It’s kinda trashy right here in a enjoyable manner. It’s so ‘80s.”
How about we take this to the following degree?
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Think about the Mall of America, Reno, Nevada, and West Hollywood had been in a throuple, and also you’ve obtained the concept. The mall opened in 1982 and has since attracted a devoted following of locals and vacationers keen to find kitschy souvenirs, reasonably priced drinks, and, most significantly, a pleasant and non-judgmental crowd. The menu sprawls throughout 4 flooring with over 200 venues, and even hosts its personal Delight every Could.
“Yumbo breaks all the principles—the patterns—and also you discover a new type of homosexual life right here,” Spanish mannequin Leo De La Rosa informed Nat Geo.
If which means a bit of Botox on the fly at Imsei Clinic, sports activities and leather-based gear at Boxer Gran Canaria, and a late evening early morning at Tom’s Cruising Bar (open ’til 4 a.m.), rely us in.
Or take your choose from one of many 23 different bars on the premises, sporting alluring names like Macho Macho bei Andre and Sparkles Show Bar, that includes among the island’s most notable drag queens.
Getting there from the U.S. will take some planning, nevertheless it’s definitely worth the journey. Think about including Gran Canaria to a Spanish getaway, with direct flights from Madrid, Sitges, or Barcelona.
No matter the place you’re headed, our associates at GayCities have you ever lined with improbable buying at a few of our favourite summer season locations.
New York Metropolis
Delphinium Home
“Bringing you the very best in house equipment and presents from our house to yours” 653 Ninth Avenue · New York, NY 10036(212) 333-3213
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Delphinium Home offers gifts, cards, and home goods as classy or crass as you’d like. Imagine Spencer’s out of your mall days however extra curated and decidedly queer. Simply steer your mother towards the candles when you pursue the naughty playing cards.
West Hollywood
Circus of Books
The legendary retailer is reborn 8230 Santa Monica Blvd · West Hollywood, CA 90069(323) 337-9555
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What was once the famous Circus of Books (if you haven’t heard of it, check out the documentary) not too long ago celebrated its fifth anniversary underneath the watchful eye of drag queen and grownup movie producer Chi Chi LaRue. Let’s simply say the merchandise displays the proprietor’s sensibilities.
For all those accessories you never knew you needed (coasters or refrigerator magnets, anyone?), look no further than Huntees. Of course, the real draw is those graphic T-shirts, such as an illustrated Liza Minnelli or one of Faye Dunaway’s famous lines from Mommie Dearest.
Chicago
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Whether you’re planning a special date or bar-hopping with the hopes of company at night’s end, give yourself a boost with a fresh pair of briefs (or boxers, thong, or g-string). You’ll discover enough options for a month’s worth of fresh looks. Unless fresh isn’t your thing.
Tom Daley isn’t the one one who can flip a skein of yarn right into a cable-knit sweater. This queer-owned yarn store opened in 2024 in Andersonville, the place you’ll discover loads of bars and restaurants when you’ve obtained your wool in tow. Its co-founder, Hannah Wilson, got here up with the start-up cash from a successful run on Jeopardy! Transfer over, Amy Schneider!
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