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A weekend in gay-friendly Miami
Axel Beach Miami473We stay at this gay hotel chain whenever we can and this newer opening has a garden bar, pool, and hot tub to enjoy.
Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour236A walk down Ocean Drive in South Beach is a must. We rightfully trusted a local guide to show us the good spots to eat as we learned about the area's history and architecture.
12th Street Beach386All the beaches in Miami Beach are gay-friendly, but this beach, at 12th St and Ocean Drive, is where you'll find the rainbow lifeguard tower. We just had to get a photos with it.
Palace Bar & Restaurant250Each evening—and on Sundays for brunch—Palace Bar puts on a drag show on its terrace. The food and the entertainment were incredible.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens7,212We were surprised that this was one of the best sights we visited. The gardens, ornate rooms, and stunning waterfront views blew us away.
Hotel Gaythering681Though we didn't stay at this gay hotel, the hotel bar is open to the public and the locals go for drinks, trivia, and other events. We went for drag bingo and had a great time, even if we didn't win.
Twist224This is a great gay bar any night of the week. We showed up for two-for-one drinks and had fun chatting with the friendly bartender and locals.
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Bring the kids along
3 days in Tokyo with kids in tow
MIMARU TOKYO GINZA EAST168Hotel rooms in Japan are notoriously small but the Mimaru chain offers spacious family spaces. (The one in Ginza even has some Pokemon-themed rooms!)
Senso-ji Temple9,581This is one of Tokyo's most beautiful and historic temples. Our kids loved giving a small donation for their fortunes—you keep the good ones but leave the bad so they won't come true.
Sushi Making Tokyo（Cooking Class in Asakusa）2,715This class was another family fave. Our kids loved learning to make sushi and being able to recreate it once we got home.
Ueno Park5,331This is a great place to let our kids burn off energy. There are playgrounds, cafes, a lake, gardens, and even a zoo in this big park. If the weather is nice, rent a swan paddle boat.
SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO With Experience794This was an absolute highlight for our family. Our kids loved the museum, but even more fun was the ninja training where we learned to throw ninja stars, or shuriken, and shoot blow darts.
Nabezo Shibuya Koendori454Shabu shabu—a Japanese-style hot pot where you cook your own meat, seafood, and veggies in broth—was great with our kids, who enjoyed getting to pick and choose what they wanted to cook.
Karaoke Rainbow Shibuya5Karaoke is always a good idea, no matter your age. Rent a private room at this bar for some wholesome fun that your family will never forget. Go before 7 p.m. for cheaper prices.
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