Not so long ago, we were prime Spring Breaking age. There wasn’t a beer bong (or townie) we couldn’t suck dry in a matter of minutes. And there was only one destination at the top of our list: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Well, now that we’re a little older and a tinge of the lockjaw has hindered many an extreme binging activity, we decided to go explore this iconic beach paradise through a completely new set of beer goggles. Bifocal beer goggles.
So for your gay dollar, we highly recommend Royal Palms, a chic all-male gay resort and spa just steps away from the ocean (and only a couple nellie skips further to the gay beach). Completely renovated with two sparkling heated pools (one clothing optional), a well-appointed fitness center and an on-site spa, Royal Palms also has a yacht available for guest use.
Schedule your stay around a Royal Palms T-Dance and let the local boys come to you. By the hundreds.
When you do venture out, you’ll want to hit Sebastian Beach for a little Speedo-watching. Across the street is the delightful Casablanca Cafe, perfect for a light meal and cocktails overlooking the sea.
For dinner, hit Dapur (even though the logo looks like Japur). This restaurant is filled with hot waiters and plenty of tasty Asian delights (including owner Edi, who’s an absolute riot). A cab ride is needed to get here, but it’ll put you closer to Wilton Manors, where 10 of the 30 area gay bars are concentrated.
So give yourself a break this spring and act like an adult. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have a frat boy or two.
Royal Palms
717 Breakers Avenue
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
(800) 237-7256
www.royalpalms.com
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