Spartacus International Gay Guide
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| Language | English, German, Spanish, French, Italian |
| Subject(s) | Gay travel guide |
| Publisher | Bruno Gmünder Verlag |
| Publication date | 01 March 2011 |
| Pages | 1300 |
| ISBN | 978-3-86787-350-5 |
The Spartacus International Gay Guide is an international gay travel guidebook published annually since 1970, originally by John D. Stamford, currently by Bruno Gmünder Verlag in Berlin, Germany.
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The guide is arranged alphabetically by country and offers short texts in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian about each one. Cities that are major gay travel destinations are also described. Each country section includes a summary of current laws about homosexuality in each country. The majority of the book's contents are listings for institutions that cater to gay tourists or that gay travelers may find interesting, such as bars, hotels, gay saunas, beaches, support groups, and AIDS hotlines. These listings are arranged by city within each country. Recent editions have been over 1200 pages, with information for approximately 22,000 businesses in 160 countries.
The criteria for which businesses to include in the listings differ from country to country. In a country or city with a large number of businesses catering specifically to gay customers, only those – or even only the most noteworthy – are included; in a country where such businesses are uncommon, those that cater to a general clientele but are "gay friendly" are included.
In January 2012 Bruno Gmuender Media has released the Spartacus International Gay Guide App for iPhone. It makes possible to access all entries of the Spartacus International Gay Guide while on the road. Via GPS bars, clubs, hotels, saunas, beaches or cruising spots are indicated on the city map without expensive roaming-fees, because almost all the functions are also available offline. Photos and additional information as well as links to the respective addresses help in the choice of the nearest meeting points. In addition there are tips on current activities and events or specials, such as happy hours in the bar around the corner for example. According to your mood the app searches the suitable location – whether one has the desire for a drink, a bed, a dance floor or fun. The regularly updated app is now available in German or English. There are three versions on the Apple App Store (iOS) for “Europe”, „The world excluding Europe “ and “Worldwide”. A free trial version available as well.
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[edit] See also
- Bruno Gmünder Verlag
- Gay tourism
- International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association
- Category:LGBT tourism
[edit] References
- Bedford, Briand (March 1, 2011). Spartacus International Gay Guide, 2011/2012. Bruno Gmunder Verlag GmbH, 39th edition. p. 1300 pages. ISBN 9783867873505.
- Gmunder, Bruno (March 1, 2011). SPARTACUS International Hotel & Restaurant Guide 2011. Bruno Gmunder Verlag GmbH; Revised edition. p. 416 pages. ISBN 9783867873529.
- Gmunder, Bruno (October 1, 2007). Spartacus International Sauna Guide 2008. Bruno Gmunder Verlag GmbH; Revised edition. p. 320 pages. ISBN 3861874261.
