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In Massachusetts, these include Boston’s South End, Provincetown on Cape Cod and Northampton, western Massachusetts. Other favorites include Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, and Ogunquit, the Maine seaside resort. New England has been at the forefront of the debate over same sex marriages. Vermont recognised civil unions for same sex couples in July 2000. Massachusetts legalized gay marriage in 2004. Websites with gay vacation information include www.gayinmaine.com and www.vermontgaytravel.com.

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No special inoculations or vaccinations are needed for overseas visitors to the USA. Bring any medication with you, as it might be difficult or expensive to get a repeat prescription at short notice. You may need a letter from your physician confirming that you require the medication. Check for more details on www.dhs.gov/us-visit. In case of emergency, dial 911.