gay travel

In just the past few years, Cuba has become a destination gaining more interest and the ability to access this island nation has grown tremendously. The landmark decision to increase economic and political ties between Cuba and the US is creating new opportunities for everyone, especially those in the LGBT community.

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Though not typically known as a gay destination, Athens is very well known to all kinds of travelers who come to immerse themselves in the city’s renowned history. Many LGBT travelers may simply pass through the city on their way to more gay-friendly Greek destinations like Mykonos, but they’d be mistaken to skip Athens entirely or only drop in to catch a glimpse of the Parthenon on their way to a more relaxing beach town. Gay travelers should be sure to discover the real Athens by using these tips in order to experience Athens like a local.

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Atlantic City is probably the most well known city along the Jersey Shore and its popularity started in the mid 30s and 40s as casinos started to roll in, the boardwalk was the place to be seen and the Miss America Pageant became a pop culture phenomena. But as the decades went on, the appeal of Atlantic City has changed and certainly its reputation as a trendy or LGBT destination is up for debate. However, in recent years, several new developments have taken place in hopes of reinvigorating the city and attracting new guests from around the region.

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South Africa is a country unlike any other in the world. The long colonial history followed by its recent turbulent past of apartheid has shaped the country in many ways, yet has created opportunity for carving a new future.

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Miami Beach has for decades been a hotspot for the LGBT community both for locals and visitors alike. But as LGBT acceptance improves and the next generation becomes a dominant force in the travel sphere, you might wonder if Miami Beach still has the desire it once had. 

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Thailand is known as one of the most gay-friendly countries in all of Asia. So it’s no surprise that the first TropOut Festival descended on the beaches of Bang Tao with more than 200 gays from around the world. The first event was hosted south of Patong on the island of Phuket at two side-by-side properties of the Laguna Phuket Resort Complex: Angsana and Cassia. Depending on hotel tastes and budgets, attendees bunked up with friends, partners and even strangers as solo travelers could attend with a room match program.

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The countdown to New Year’s has begun and there are just 2 weeks remaining to finalize your plans. Thinking about booking a last minute trip to an awesome event? This listing of parties around the world might just inspire you to book that flight – or better yet, if you live in or near one of these cities, you have no excuse to not get your ticket now! Check out these three international New Year’s parties you’d hate to miss!

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Last month we were in London and had the opportunity to learn about an awesome new gay travel event in Thailand coming up in April. We met a new friend Aaron at the World Travel Market and learned a bit about this exciting event that’s taking place in Phuket. You better bet we’re clearing our calendar as it sounds like an awesome opportunity to meet new friends, get some some beach time with a bit of partying and enjoy a great stay in a gay-friendly, tropical destination.

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LGBT people have always traveled even before tourism was a major industry. But now, more than ever our community is taking to the skies, roads and rails to explore more new places with a major improvement in visibility. With growing acceptance of LGBT people and more countries approving marriage equality around the world, it’s no surprise that we now have a variety of new travel resources at our finger tips.  Check out these 5 new travel apps that you need to download now!

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About the Guide

We are continuing to add to our collection of gay guides for Europe’s top city destinations and here you’ll find everything you need to know about Berlin to help inspire you and plan your visit. We’ve included the top recommendations for Berlin in this post and you can also download the full version of the European Gay Travel Guide for free. In it you’ll also find information for Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, Nice, Paris, and Athens in addition to Berlin. We’ve even thrown in a guide to Tel Aviv as a bonus given both its popularity with LGBT travelers and its proximity to Europe.

Just provide your email address and we’ll email you a PDF with all the best advice and information about the cities including best times to go, free tours, details on airport transfers, metro maps, nightlife, restaurant, accommodation and sightseeing options, money saving tips and discounts valued at 500€.

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