Flocking to New England

Just in time for the beautiful fall foliage and my favorite time of the year, apple picking season, there was a great article in the Washington Post last week about how New England is becoming a top travel destination for gay and lesbian couples across the country. In the article, the reporter talks about how the region's more socially progressive atmosphere makes it quite an inviting place for gay and lesbian travelers. Not to mention the amazing landscapes, friendly people, and the variety of hisoric sites to visit.

Also paving the way for the increase in gay and lesbian vacationers is the fact that four out of the five states in New England have (or soon will have) legal recognition of same-sex couples. According to the article, guests traveling to attend same-sex civil unions or marriage ceremonies is a strong factor behind the uptick in travel. Knowing that you're welcome also certainly makes a vacation destination seem all the more attractive.

The fall is generally known to be a huge tourist season for New England, and especially the Granite State. I for one will definitely be heading north to the White Mountains sometime this fall to take in all of the shades of red, orange, brown, and yellow. It will be interesting to see if there's any noticeable boost in travel, or if anyone's recording the growth in gay and lesbian tourists to the area.

To check out the full article in the Washington Post, just click here.