As a queer traveler, I’ve experienced the discomfort of checking into a hotel and being offered a room with two beds when I’d clearly booked one.
It’s a small interaction, but it can feel alienating—like a subtle reminder that queer couples don’t fit the “default” mold.
The good news? There are LGBTQ friendly hotels out there making a difference – and this post focuses on the major hotel brands that have committed to being LGBTQ inclusive.
Starting next year, LGBTQ travelers will have another option for holiday planning from proud ally brand Virgin Atlantic. See how Virgin meets the needs of LGBTQ travelers and what this new gay-friendly offering will be.
I’m a big travel planner. Along with my own personal travel itinerary filled with queer-friendly things to see, I rely on gay travel apps to help me make the most of a destination.
Whether I’m visiting somewhere LGBTQ travel safety is a concern, or just looking to connect to the local queer community, having the right LGBTQ travel apps downloaded on my phone helps me make the most out of any vacation.
Want to make your next trip more LGBTQ-friendly? Add these 11 gay travel apps to your device before your next trip!
Are you looking for an LGBT travel agency that can plan a custom trip for your rainbow family? Read on to discover 11 amazing travel agencies and private tour operators catering exclusively to queer travelers.
There are a ton of gay travel companies serving the group tour market. Queer women have a handful of options for lesbian tours, too. But there are times when you don’t want to take a group tour…and you also don’t want to do all the work of planning a tour on your own. If you just want to relax in LGBT friendly travel destinations with an itinerary designed to your exact preferences, an LGBT travel agency might be the perfect solution.
Are you looking for travel companies that run trips exclusively for gay and lesbian travelers?
While there are tour groups like Olivia that cater exclusively to lesbian travelers, mainstream brands are increasingly offering LGBTQ-only trips. From a tour of major US Pride festivals to inclusive Europe, see how tour companies are meeting the needs of queer travelers with itineraries built around destinations with thriving LGBTQ communities.
Ahead of Pride month, we’re running several stories on the impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the US as it affects the gay and lesbian travel beat. In this post, we’re taking a look at the travel brands that boldly stand by the LGBTQ+ community at times when state legislatures want to take our rights away….
One of the best ways to support queer community is to buy from LGBTQ-owned brands. This puts money directly into the hands of LGBTQ small business owners. This queer inclusive holiday shopping guide focuses on practical gifts for active travelers themed around clothing, accessories, and travel snacks.
The travel industry does LGBTQ travelers a disservice by focusing exclusively on safety when they market to us.By sharing data and anecdotes about our experiences, we can help the travel and hospitality industries do a better job of meeting us where we are instead of force-feeding us the same standard lines about safety.
This Pride Month, we’re shining a light on the outdoor brands that support the queer community all year round, rather than those that come after our pink dollars only during June!