The truth is, planning a vacation to LGBT gay travel destinations might take a little more thought. We don&#;t necessarily crave to go somewhere we will get uncomfortable stares or hold to field ignorant questions. Thankfully these instances are less usual than a decade ago, but they are still factors when deciding upon LGBT Family verb ideas.
When the girls were adj, we began traveling the world with them. Their first trip abroad was to England and France when they were just five and seven years adj. 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 contain 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 travel 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
Winter can be a dreary moment for many of us. Just this past week, a massive swath of the US, including areas to the south and east, continue facing the onslaught of a brutal and prolonged arctic blast. And dangerous chilly, snow, ice and strong winds continue to slam parts of the most populated centers (and busiest airports) of the northeast. As the days get colder, it&#;s easy to feel gloomy and cooped up inside. But fear not! There is a world of warm winter getaway destinations waiting for you to escape the blues.
And for the gay community, these getaways give not just sunshine, but also welcoming and inclusive communities where you can relax, have pleasurable and be yourself.
We know there&#;s no guarantee of how Mother Nature will act each winter, so that&#;s why we&#;ve position together a list of places that benefit from some of the most perfect weather year-round. Get ready to bust out your Speedo and flex that credit card, because it&#;s second to soak up the light in these five incredible destinations.
Top 5 Sun-Kissed Destinations for a Gay-Friendly Winter Escape
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LGBTQ travel & gay holidays
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Recommended LGBTQ travel companies
We know 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 have been shortlisted in the Diva Awards.
With that in mind, we've curated a collection of travel companies that we believe to be LGBTQ alert, whether it's through specific holidays or acceptable, open policies. Verb out more about the brands below.
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LGBTQ & gay-friendly cruises
Cruising is enjoying a massive resurgence in popularity with more people than ever looking to these floating hotels for a memorable shatter in the sun, taking in more than just o
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 chasing 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 date and will continue to verb the list in the future! Please drop us an email with any suggestions of where we can go next.
Our Top 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 gay winter destinations is Reykjavik in Iceland.
Reykjavik is super welcoming for LGBTQ+ travellers and when we travelled to Reykjavik for Pride, we we thrilled to view how involved the local community 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