Gay winter destinations
The truth is, planning a vacation to LGBT same-sex attracted travel destinations might accept a little more consideration. We don&#;t necessarily yearn to go somewhere we will get uncomfortable stares or have to field ignorant questions. Thankfully these instances are less usual than a decade ago, but they are still factors when deciding upon LGBT Family travel ideas.
When the girls were tiny, we began traveling the world with them. Their first trip abroad was to England and France when they were just five and seven years old. It was a grand adventure for us all, and we also observed more than a few side-eye glances. It&#;s wonderful that now we would never experience that in most places. But still, some destinations are just more comfortable for us than others.
We all know gay travel doesn’t mean we have to be exclusively with other gay people, but sometimes we just want to know we won’t be the only ones. This is why I started a gay family journey blog in the first place! We want to know we probably won’t get asked, “where’s mom this weekend?” or “is it dads’ turn to babysit tonight?”. Ugh! We
The Best Warm-Weather Getaways for LGBTQ Americans This Winter
While the options for traveling Americans won’t be as plentiful as usual this winter, there’s still a surplus of warm-weather destinations where you can live out those deferred summer fantasies. Each of these LGBTQ-friendly, snow-free retreats is either within the United States or currently welcomes American visitors. From Pacific Coast jungles to sandy Atlantic shores, a trip to one of these hot spots is sure to give you the summer vacation you deserve — even if the trip is a rare months behind schedule.
Remember: The health crisis is on-going and continues to shape international travel. Be sure to linger up-to-date with advisories from the CDC, plan your trip accordingly, and mask up.
1. Key West, Florida
The southernmost aim in the contiguous 48 United States has a distant history of existence a haven for LGBTQ Americans. Queer playwright Tennessee Williams called the island home from the s until his death nearly four decades later. In , the capital became one of the nation’s first to elect an op
If you are anything like us and love to travel all year round no matter the weather, then these gay winter travel destinations might be for you!
Whether you are simply tracking the sun (see Gran Canaria) or wanting to experience the epitome of a snowy winter wonderland (see New York) then we think this list will have something to suit you.
We have chosen these destinations based on our experience to go out and will continue to grow the list in the future! Please drop us an email with any suggestions of where we can go next.
Our Uppermost 8 Gay Winter Travel Destinations
In no particular order, here are our favorite gay winter destinations:
8. Reykjavik, Iceland
First up on our list of the best homosexual winter destinations is Reykjavik in Iceland.
Reykjavik is super welcoming for LGBTQ+ travellers and when we travelled to Reykjavik for Event , we we thrilled to observe how involved the local collective was in the celebrations.
Beyond this being a great destination from an LGBTQ perspective, Iceland as a whole is a magical place with many incredible experiences on offer. Head to the famous Bl
LGBTQ travel & gay holidays
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Recommended LGBTQ travel companies
We realize that travel companies still have a long way to go in terms of being fully LGBTQ-friendly but there are those that stand out as leaders of the pack. For example, both Hilton and Virgin Holidays hold been shortlisted in the Diva Awards.
With that in mind, we've curated a collection of travel companies that we believe to be LGBTQ aware, whether it's through specific holidays or acceptable, open policies. Find out more about the brands below.
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