LGBT travelers are a highly sought-after subgroup within the tourism industry. They are commonly known to have high disposable income, and tourism businesses have been increasingly catering to this group both for financial reasons and for their unique travel needs. However, in targeting this subset of the larger community it often seems that young gay travelers have been favored in most marketing efforts. Gay cruises flaunt photos of younger, unattainably attractive gay men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and gay-group tour companies often use similar strategies to attract travelers to beach destinations and circuit parties in big North American and European cities. Quite frankly, it’s no surprise because we all know sex sells. However, that approach really only shows one small segment of a much more diverse community of LGBT travelers. What about gay travelers over 40 and 50 or those that don’t fit the stereotypes we see in all the ads?

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This guide was updated on November 30, 2019.

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In 1893 Chicago was put in the world map as a destination of culture, architecture, and innovation as it hosted the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition celebrating the 400^th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World. This extravagant event took place just two decades after the Great Chicago Fire that left a third of the population homeless. Over the years, architect and urban designer, Daniel Burnham, who was also responsible for the famed Flatiron Building in NYC, reimagined this rough and tumbled industrial town to the modern city it is today.

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The ‘Sharing Economy’ has made a big impact on the travel industry in the past decade with major leaders like AirBnB and Uber to the hundreds of other home and ride sharing businesses available. Today’s travelers are often choosing home rentals over hotels and it’s no wonder why. They can get a more comfortable, cost-effective stay and personal attention from their host instead of the sometimes impersonal offerings of an outdated or overpriced hotel room. Nowadays travelers even have a large selection of home sharing sites to choose from. If you’re a gay traveler, the top choice for renting a room or home while traveling is misterb&b. While other sites may claim to be LGBT-friendly, misterb&b is specifically tailored to the travel needs of the gay community. With the popularity of these sites continuing to rise, now’s the time to consider listing your spare room or space on misterb&b and here’s why.

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Fancy a gay getaway complete with charming chalets, rugged lumberjacks and all sorts of water sports? Who doesn’t? Canada’s outdoors is the perfect place for gay travelers to spend the summer for a mix of active holiday and relaxing retreat. The country’s outstanding hospitality makes anyone and everyone feel welcome. Canada has long been ahead of the pack with regards to LGBT equality. In fact, it was the first country outside Europe to legalize same-sex marriages back in 2005. Our friends at Out Adventures want to be sure gay travelers have the opportunity to check out the country’s amazing Ontario region with a stop in a modern metropolis and an escape to the “Hamptons of the North” during a week-long summer trip over Canada Day and Independence day.

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We’re excited to announce our first partnership for 2018. Travel fans you’re in luck because we’ve teamed up with misterb&b to giveaway a free $200 travel voucher to use anywhere in the world! Want to visit the Castro in San Francisco? How about The Marais gay district in Paris? The options are limitless with misterb&b and we’re giving you the opportunity to win this awesome prize.

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Traveling abroad can be one of the most rewarding and memorable adventures but leaving your home country presents additional challenges and risks. In many cases you’re immersing yourself in a new culture and perhaps a language you don’t know. Some destinations require you to secure a visa in advance, you might need vaccinations and change of currency is another consideration when planning your trip.

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Head about 300km north of London and you’ll find the UK’s third largest city, a place that has had a tremendous impact on England’s history. Manchester has always been known as a working-class city ever since the start of the industrial revolution. While it certainly has its fair share of landmarks and sites of interest, the city doesn’t have the grandeur of London to the south nor the famous reputation as a tourist destination. Though this contrast doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not worthy of a trip and in fact, many argue the gay scene in Manchester is the best you’ll find in the all the UK. From gin bars and art galleries to history museums and gay bars galore, Manchester is a great weekend getaway with a character all on its own.

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From Lisbon and Madeira to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, The Cruise by La Demence took us on an unforgettable, weeklong adventure. Now in its 8th year, this cruise produced by the legendary group out of Brussels left us amazing memories and a yearning to return this coming July 2018. So, join us as we recall 10 unforgettable moments on this awesome European gay cruise.

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In today’s age of technology, travel has become available to more people than ever before. No longer do you have to visit a travel agent to book a vacation or buy a traditional guidebook to plan your journey in the places you’re going to visit. In fact, now the availability of information is almost overwhelming and it can sometimes be difficult to know where to turn for the best advice, information and resources to make the most of your trip. We’ve come up with a list of 5 cool apps and resources that can help improve your travel experience – some LGBT specific and some mainstream, but all with the focus giving you travel inspiration and helping you to make the most of your trip.

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This guide was updated on November 30, 2019.

Overview

San Francisco is an iconic city for the queer community as a pioneer and battle ground for LGBT rights. Filled with queer history, a free-spirited vibes and currently one of top tech hotspots in the country, it welcomes a mix of travelers and dwellers that help create its diverse, come-as-you-are, laidback attitude. Nowadays, its gay population per capita is one of the highest in the world. Though it may be the most expensive city to live in in the US, it’s certainly at least worth a visit – though surely, you’ll want to stay!

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