Best Gay Resorts

Planet Out has announced the top properties from around North America as its candidates for the Planet Out Travel Awards for 2006. And 6 are World's Foremost members. All offer unique service, amenities, design and atmosphere above-and-beyond the standard. Here are Planet Out's comments.

Cawthra Square Inn - Toronto

For upscale Canadian hospitality in downtown Toronto, nothing beats Cawthra Square. Classically appointed rooms and suites, attentive management, business and spa amenities all housed in dutifully restored, elegant 19th century mansions.

East Canyon Hotel & Spa - Palm Springs

Gracious hospitality, verdant landscaping and well-appointed rooms, plus designation from the Small Luxury Hotel association, makes this a no-brainer option if you want class and a Victoria Park location in the heart of gay Ft. Lauderdale.

Parker House - San Francisco

Its 21 well-appointed, elegant rooms and location smack in gay Castro(and convenient to the hoppin' Mission and Haight-Ashbury neighborhoods), makes this a prime option for travelers to San Francisco.

Pearl's Rainbow - Key West

Housed in a former cigar factory and a 1950s retro cottage, Pearl's offers tranquil shady corners, two pools, two hot tubs, the town's de facto lesbian bar and super-friendly service as Key West's only guesthouse exclusively for women.

Pineapple Point Guest House - Ft. Lauderdale

Gracious hospitality, verdant landscaping and well-appointed rooms, plus designation from the Small Luxury Hotel association, makes this a no-brainer option if you want class and a Victoria Park location in the heart of gay Ft. Lauderdale.

Royal Palms - Ft. Lauderdale

Exceptional service, lush beach location, constant upgrading and unparalleled amenities in the gay guesthouse world sets the Royal Palms, Ft. Lauderdale, as a standard for small hotels, gay or straight.