Family vacation time is upon us, and my family is enjoying our holidays in beautiful Niagara Falls.  While here, I thought I would take a closer look at how LGBT couples and families are accepted here, as well as what there is to do while here.  I must say that I am quite impressed. 

Niagara Falls has always been known as the honeymoon capital of the straight world.  Things now are changing, though, and many LGBT couples are also being welcomed with open arms.  Not only do many gay and lesbian couples enjoy their honeymoons here, but there are also many wedding officiants willing to marry LGBT couples in this fabulous city.  Many hotels offer LGBT honeymoon packages.  Along Lundy's Lane, the heart of the hotel district, you will find great accommodations at reasonable prices.  An average hotel room, with a queen- or king-size bed, goes at between $49.00 and $69.00.  For a few dollars more, you can have your breakfasts included. 

LGBT families are also very welcome, and there is no limit to the fun to be had.  Along Clifton Hill, which is the hotbed of attractions, you will find activities for every member of the family.  For those with a sweet tooth, you have two of the best candy and chocolate shops in North America: Candy Mountain and The Fudge Factory.  Right before your eyes, you can see how fudge and candy are made, and then have a little taste of their wares. 

By John "Jasz" Szlachetka, Feature Author

John Szlachetka, also known as Jasz to many of his friends, has been an activist, speaker, and writer for LGBT rights, for a number of years.  A former high school teacher, he has seen the discrimination and bullying  LGBT youth face everyday.   He himself has lived through discrimination and homophobia both from his family and society in general.  This has made him stronger and more determined to fight for the equality of his LGBT brothers and sisters.   Besides his activism, he also councels LGBT couples with problems that arise in their relationships.  He is also a pastor for the Universal Life Church.    When he is not marrying couples, he is saving them from crisis.   You can also find him in many different facebook groups, fighting along side his LGBT brothers and sisters. 

As a member of the 10,000 couples team, Jasz hopes to promote both the e-magazine, and to to bring more couples into our 10,000 couples family.  Now that Same-Sex-Marriage has become an important subject world wide, he wants bring together everyone in the LGBT community to fight for the rights of our community.