Reykjavík or Miami Beach? It’s a tough choice but that’s the decision that the World Out Games have been grappling with today at their meeting in Antwerp.

After site visits to both cities, delegates from as far afield as Los Angeles, Mexico, Manchester, Australia and Tonga gathered together for final presentations, deliberations, and a vote - which has ultimately gone the way of Miami Beach.

Eurovision fans will be well entertained at Rainbow Reykjavik festival with Hera Björk and Paul Oscar leading the line-up.

Both have enjoyed international success following their participation in Europe's most loved talent show and ultimate guilty-pleasure, the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1997 (Paul Oscar) and 2010 (Hera Björk). And other Icelandic Eurovision contestants will join them on stage to perform their own songs as well.

Openly gay Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo will today host a press conference which will announce the two cities that have been shortlisted to bid to host World Out Games 2017.

Gay Star News can reveal that the shortlisted cities are Miami Beach and Reykjavik.

Icy drag queens, pool parties and man-on-man wrestling might sound like your stereotypical gay holiday, but Rainbow Reykjavik is far from it.

Not to be confused with Iceland's LGBT pride, Rainbow Reykjavik is a gay and lesbian winter festival where Iceland's rugged landscape and warm culture come together over a colorful weekend.

Dress up with swim trunks under your parka and experience Iceland's Nordic heritage and natural wonders, including but not limited to the famous Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights and man-on-man Glima wrestling.

I'm not the type of tourist who snaps pictures of my food. I am, however, one of those people who can turn a relaxing trip into a mission to eat and drink as many new things as I can.

The world of LGBT sport is increasingly busy, with an ever-growing number of national and international single and multi-sport tournaments on offer.

One of the key drivers for this is the tourism value that can be created by an LGBT sports tournament, and major cities around the world are actively supporting local clubs and organizations to host events and attract international visitors.

I first met David Hermann in Reykjavik - it was the welcome drinks for IGLA 2012 (the annual championships of the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics association). It was an informal reception in Reykjavik’s Marina Hotel but Hermann’s warm and engaging personality somehow seemed to fill the room.

I am just back from five nights in Iceland. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this was without doubt one of my best traveling experiences ever.

Reykjavík in Iceland is gearing up for the 2012 International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) championship from 29 May to 2 June.

And despite being the world's most nothermost national capital, this gay-friendly city, complete with a lesbian prime minister, is guaranteeing a warm welcome.

Hundreds of competitors will travel from across the world to compete in swimming, water polo, diving, and synchronized swimming.

The International Gay and Lesbian Aquatic Championship is coming to Reykjavik in Iceland.

Starting with the opening party on 30 May, the championship lasts four days. The 2012 event will include swimming, water polo, relay events, synchronised swimming and diving.

A midnight open water swimming challenge will take place on 1 June in the Nauthólsvík neighbourhood of Reykjavik for those brave enough to take to take on the north Atlantic at night.