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The NAACP’s Black Consumer Advisory is the Inclusive Shopping Guide All Travelers Need

By Lindsey Travel Planning

US business leaders have been walking back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the wake of Trump's return to the White House. But a few businesses have doubled down on their DEI commitments – and the NAACP's Black Consumer Advisory makes it easy to find them.

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How Marriage Equality is Boosting Thailand’s Economy

By Lindsey Travel Trends

Thailand made history this year, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. For LGBTQ travelers, allies, and those cheering for progress, this is a huge win. But it’s not just about love—it’s about economics, too. Let's take a closer look at the impact of Thailand's new marriage equality law on tourism and the economy.

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Florida Finally Did Something Right for LGBTQ Tourists

By Lindsey Travel Trends

If LGBTQ Floridians are this driven to get out of dodge, Visit Florida did those of us who live in other states a favor by making the unwelcome so explicit, it's headline news.

The Most LGBTQ Friendly Caribbean Islands – And 4 Not to Visit

By Lindsey Caribbean

When midwinter sets in and it's cold and dark by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I'm cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really relax. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without worry of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.

Travel Trends: This Catholic Country Embraces Its Drag Community

By Lindsey Travel Trends

Divorce is forbidden. Abortion is a crime. Same-sex marriage is not allowed, and queer Filipinos enjoy few legal protections. But in signs of progress that contradict the moral panic in the US, drag queens are finding mainstream acceptance in the Philippines, which happens to be one of the largest majority Catholic countries in the world.

Is Adventure Travel (Finally) Becoming More Inclusive?

By Lindsey Travel Trends

There are many awesome folks in the outdoors industries who are deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). I was thrilled to see the latest data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) on diversity and inclusion in outdoor travel. The numbers show that adventure travel companies are making a conscious effort to expand their audience by marketing to women, people over 50, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities.

Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, which is a popular Harry Potter reference - but is that the best selling point for LGBTQ travelers?

Exclusive Or Inclusive? Sky Vacations’ Launches LGBTQ-Focused Out World Journeys

By Lindsey Travel Trends

Luxury tour operator Sky Vacations promises exclusivity and access in group tours (think chartered sail in the Med rather than the CO2-emitting cruise ship behemoths). This Pride month, they've launched a new LGBTQ travel offering, Out World Journeys.

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Is New Hampshire an LGBTQ-Friendly Destination? It Depends.

By Lindsey Travel Trends

Three news stories out of New Hampshire have us reassessing the state's reputation for LGBTQ-friendliness ahead of the summer travel season.

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These Outdoor Groups Build QTBIPOC Community

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion

While the wider queer community is important, BIPOC people sometimes need their own spaces within the rainbow community. The 7 outdoor groups profiled in this post - like Queer Crush, Wild Diversity and DiversifyOutdoors - are doing amazing work in connecting queer people of color to one another and to nature. Click through to the full post for three reasons why this work is so valuable and 7 incredible groups to check out.

Top Destinations and Trends in 2024 for LGBTQ Travelers

By Lindsey Travel Trends

An Airbnb survey commissioned by The LGBTQ+ Travel Association, IGLTA takes a look at what LGBTQ travelers want in 2024, including the top destinations on our travel bucket lists and how we balancing exploring the world with staying safe on vacation. I break down the survey trends with my perspective as a queer travel writer.