Next hot destination for gay travelers… Iowa?

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In a decision passed down this morning, Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled that the definition of marriage should not apply solely to the union of a man and a woman, but could also apply to same-sex couples.

The ruling gives the green-light for gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot as early as April 24.

And the right to marry doesn’t just extend to Iowans: because the state has no residency clause regarding marriage on the books, couples from out of state can come to Iowa to marry legally.

Might Iowa see a sudden surge in its number of annual visitors? Though it’s not exactly known as a tourism magnet, the state may just see its tourism industry boom this year.

Community Connection:

If you’re in a same-sex partnership and thinking about marriage, but Iowa doesn’t appeal to you, check out “The World’s Best Spots for a Same-Sex Wedding.”


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Julie Schwietert is the managing editor of Matador Network. She contributed a chapter to the recently published book, The Voluntary Traveler, and is currently working on five features for Fodor's Puerto Rico, 6th Edition.

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  • Luke Nye replied on April 4, 2009

    This is great, I was born and raised in Iowa, and it usually gets a bad rap. It’s a nice state, and contrary to popular belief is fairly liberal overall. I’m happy for the people there and the people who can make it there for their weddings.

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  • marina villatoro replied on April 4, 2009

    Finally they are pushing forth. I’m totally pro gay marriages. it’s sooooooooo non of any one’s business what people do and the fact that they are getting so much resistance is simply ludicrous!
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