Mykonos was voted as the top “island paradise” in the world in 2015 by readers of electronic travel magazine gaycities.com addressed to gay communities in 223 cities around the world.
The site describes Mykonos as “paradise-on-Earth” and a “well-known Greek island hotspot full of ocean blues and barely-there bikinis.” the U.S. Virgin Islands ware elected “Runner up” in the specific category.
The full list of GayCities 2015 winners follows:
City of the Year: London – Royalty, rugby players and the Spice Girls. What’s not to love? The city broke records during its Pride festival last year when over a million people came to celebrate. Runner up: Paris
Most Festive Pride: Seattle – It may not have the largest Pride in the world, but according to you, Seattle knows how to throw a Pride party (or several) that you won’t soon forget. Runner up: Long Beach
Showstopping Entertainment: New York City – With Broadway, Madison Square Garden and tons of hot clubs, this city has a good reason not to ever go to sleep. Runner up: Las Vegas
Festival Destination: Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney – You may still have tim to book a last-minute trip to this wild and colorful festival, which kicks off on January 19. Runner up: Southern Decadence in New Orlean
Island Paradise: Mykonos – Turns out that paradise-on-Earth does exist and it’s this well-known Greek island hotspot full of ocean blues and barely-there bikinis. Runner up: U.S. Virgin Islands
Public Art Hub: Berlin – Who needs a museum pass when stepping out on the streets of Berlin is its own artful experience, with graffiti art and public installations galore. Runner up: MontrealCamping Destination: TIE Yellowstone and Yosemite – Turns out you couldn’t decide between which of these two breathtakingly beautiful parks. Good thing there’s no limit to how many times you can sleep under the stars.
Singles Scene: San Francisco – Whether you’re looking for Mr. Right or Mr. Right Swipe, this West Coast mecca is teeming with potential dates… or at least an obliging puppy partner you can take on a leash to Folsom Street Fair. Runner up: Chicago
Hippest Gayborhood: West Queen West in Toronto – Whoever said Canada wasn’t hip has certainly never been to this hipster hub that will make you want to start collecting vinyl records ASAP. Runner up: Silverlake in Los Angeles
Drag City: New York City – Let’s hear it for the girls! Decades after Paris Is Burning, New York City drag performers still have it down on lock, and they sure know it. Runner up: Los Angeles
Destination Wedding: Hawaiian Islands – What better way to celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide than with that welcoming “Ahola” spirit. Runner up: Napa, California
Budget Honeymoon: Key West – You won’t have to spend a small fortune on your sun-kissed honeymoon in Key West, where that sexy, romantic vibe is priceless. Runner up: Palm Springs
Up-and-Coming City: Providence, Rhode Island – This longtime fave among the East Coast resort crowd is ready to capture a mainstream appeal. Runner up: Salt Lake City
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