LGBT Destinations

By Matt Skallerud

Selected articles highlighting some of the best in LGBT destinations worldwide

Explore Machu Picchu & Peru with the Legendary Sherry Vine!
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LGBT Group Takes Travelers on 5-star Adventure with International Drag Sensation - Travelers can visit one of the most stunning historical wonders of the world alongside drag legend Sherry Vine this…
Pride Journey: Provincetown/Cape Cod
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By now, most of you know I march to the beat of my own drummer, so when I decided to visit a summer time destination in the winter, people weren’t surprised. Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of
Gayborhoods aren't dead. In fact, there are more of them than you think.
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Gayborhoods aren’t dying but have shifted into cultural archipelagos: a series of queer islands, connected by sexuality and gender.
Social Change
Gayborhoods aren't dead. In fact, there are more of them than you think.
Mashable - Heather Dockray
Open up a travel guide and you're likely to see multiple passages about where to find the local "gayborhood," a neighborhood disproportionately populated by LGBTQ people. In San Francisco, there's the
The Top 10 Countries for Gay Travelers
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The top 10 countries for gay travelers in the world according to ShawnVoyage. Here I dissect some of the best countries to travel in for gay travelers.
Guam & Japan – an LGBTQ Adventure Pride World’s Exclusive Tour
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Leave it to PrideWorld, an IWorld of Travel Company, to bring you the perfect combination of a well known LGBTQ destination like Japan and an emerging destination - Guam!
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A Night with the 'Shower Boys' of Paris
VICE - Pauline Verduzier
In the city's Marais district, naked male strippers take a shower in the middle of a bar. This article originally appeared on VICE France. The shower boy has his back to his adoring fans, with his bare
The Travelin' Bum Influencer Jeff Perla Q&A | Pride Perspective
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iHeartRadio spoke with the creator behind the growing Instagram feed dedicated to bare bums and LGBTQ coming out stories
LGBT-friendly travel: Top selling tips from industry insiders
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Abigail Healy asks the industry for their favourite travel experiences and top tips on selling to the LGBT community.
More Than 120,000 in Attendance at Pride Fort Lauderdale 2019
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More than 120,000 visitors from the U.S. and beyond experienced the 42nd annual Pride Fort Lauderdale festival, which took place from Thursday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 24 in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
In Advance of Global Convention in New York City, Pink Banana Media to Hold Pre-Conference Reception At Aspire at One World
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Pink Banana Media, in partnership with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and sponsored by Metrosource, Brkthru Digital, Vacaya and Puerto Vallarta, today announced that the organization
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Sissy Ball: Sydney's queer community of colour celebrates in dizzying style
The Guardian - Isabella Trimboli
In the foyer of Redfern arts centre Carriageworks, it was difficult to tell who was a patron and who was a performer at Australia’s biggest vogue ball, Sissy Ball. Despite the bleak, rainy weather, sartorial
French Start-Up Misterb&b Targets LGTBQ Travel Market
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After facing discrimination, gay traveler and entrepreneur Matthieu Jost vowed to make an LGBTQ-friendly short-term rental website.
Why Gay Travel Matters | A Response
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There are a lot of people who don’t understand why gay travel matters. But LGBT representation is vital within the travel industry.
Featuring Carine de Mesmaeker – Founder and Producer of Velvet Ibiza
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Velvet Ibiza – Europe’s most epic queer women party – is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and taking the festivities to the next level – one for the books! Happening May 7 – 12, 2019 in idyllic
Yes, It's Time To Book Your LGBT Halloween Getaway, And There's Only One Choice This Year
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If you’re L, G, B or T, it’s already time to nail down your Halloween plans, especially if you want to celebrate in Mexico and add Day of the Dead to your party lineup. This five-star blowout has you
IGLTA Welcomes The Travel Corporation as its Newest Global Partner
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The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) today welcomed The Travel Corporation (TTC) to its elite group of global partners. The international travel group, which includes 29 brands, delivers
Year of Return: Ghana heralded as next big tourist destination. Here's why
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In what’s called “The Year of Return,” celebrities such as Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell help Ghana, in West Africa, launch an ambitious plan to become the next big tourist destination.
IGLTA to honor Miami tourism pioneer
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Global LGBTQ+ travel association will recognize George Neary during its annual convention in April 2019 - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) will present the Hanns Ebensten Hall of Fame
Which is the world's most LGBT-friendly city?
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Even when cities seem progressive on the surface, the lived experience of members of the LGBT community can tell a dramatically different story
8 Reasons to Visit Tokyo | Matthew & Michael | LGBTQ Backpacking
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There are plenty more than 8 reasons to visit this incredible city. It is, at it’s heart, where the most advanced and high-tech metropolis in the world meets ancient history. Futuristic high-rises tower
The LGBTQ Pavilion At The New York Times Travel Show Has Everything You Need For Your Next Adventure
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The LGBTQ Travel Pavilion at The New York Times Travel Show doubles in size this year. Check out these top highlights for the community and its allies.
Amazing Sights from the Oregon Coast
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This week, I had the spontaneous opportunity to head to the beach with a few new friends to say goodbye to summer. Here’s a few photos from our journey through the coastal mountains and down to the cliffs
Pride Journeys – LGBTQ Travel Through Portland, Oregon
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For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside
Travel with Ravi Roth to Chile - Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2019
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Who wants to come with Ravi Roth to CHILE?! He is partnering with Pride Tours Chile for a winter getaway from Feb 28- March 4th. They will hike the Andes, visit, Santiago & Valparaiso, discover Chilean
Richard & Matt Do Portugal – Our Travel Diary with an LGBTQ Flair
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Between Christmas and New Year’s is always a great time to get away, but for most folks, it’s to a warm, sunny beach in the Caribbean. Not us! We decided we would spend New Year’s…
Guam Visitors Bureau and IWorld of Travel partner for LGBTQ-tailored travel experiences
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IWorld of Travel and the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) have teamed up to create an exclusive experience for travelers who scour the world looking for the most spectacular destinations. The partnership will
Travel Confessions of a Queer Adult Film Star
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Gay adult entertainer Silver Steele gives us the scoop on his travel experiences.
These LGBT Bars Are Open on Christmas Day For Cheer and Company
The Daily Beast - Samantha Allen
If you’re gay in Utah on Christmas with no place to go, there’s a saint by the name of Michael who wants you to come by his bar. Inside Salt Lake …