St Petersburg has shed its ribald infamy as a spring-break party town and is one amazing savvy and culture-rich southern city today. A restored historic center, eye-popping Downtown murals, and a stunning Dali Museum complement the profusion of galleries, craft breweries, and chic restaurants. What’s more, St Petersburg is also the leading Floridian LGBT destination…
Nearly 100 miles of unending white-sand beaches make St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands something of a magical utopia. The least visited of the major Virgin Islands, St. Croix is also the most gay-friendly of the Virgin Islands. The serene slice of heaven that is St. Croix is something of a hidden gem when…
For LGBT travelers, Sitges is the perfect place for a great beach getaway, and it’s easy to see why. The coastal town in Spain’s Catalonia region is a picture-perfect spot nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Garraf Mountains. Just as important is the fact that Sitges is super-open to LGBT people. Indeed, it’s so…
When you hear of Siem Reap, the first thing that comes to mind is Angkor Wat. The former dingy town is the epicenter of chic Cambodia today and is an emerging gay hotspot. Surprised? The tolerant Buddhist culture helped the foreigner-led gay scene thrive. Did you know also know that traditional Khmer culture recognizes non-binary…
Sensational Seminyak seems like an island destination of its own, despite overlooking the Bali Sea just north of Kuta. Whether it’s world-class shopping or dining at superb restaurants, the town presents you with scores of opportunities. Seminyak also happens to be the gay hub of Bali, which itself is quite a welcoming island towards LGBTQ…
‘The Emerald City’ Seattle changes in the blink of an eye, and is more a microcosm of diverse neighborhoods than one single, contiguous city. Nestled at the base of Mount Rainier, Seattle is famed as the coffee capital of the Pacific Northwest, but it’s so much more. In fact, it was once also listed as the…
The sleepy Savannah in Georgia’s Deep South paints a gorgeous picture with moss-swathed oak trees, lush public squares, and elegant mansions. It sits on the banks of the Savannah River overlooking the North Atlantic and was Georgia’s original capital and first city. While the Deep South isn’t exactly known for being liberal, Savannah is brimming with…
You wouldn’t think of Western Michigan as an LGBTQ+ hotspot, but it is! The bohemian Saugatuck is the flagbearer of all things gay here, which hasn’t shied away from its artistic attitude or its vibrant gay past. The town’s gay history spans more than 100 years, all the way back to the early 1890s when…
One of the most gay-friendly cities in the world Sao Paulo is located on the gorgeous South American continent. Gay Pride Sao Paulo has been attracting millions of people for over a decade now. The gay Sao Paulo map stretches far and wide, and popular gay neighborhoods like Consolação “Gay Caneca” and Jardins are now…
White Cycladic houses sitting on sheer and craggy cliffs that rise above a turquoise sea – it’s hard not to fall in love with sun-kissed Santorini. Sitting at the cusp of the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Crete, this Greek hideaway is a playground for everything hedonistic. After all, Santorini is the land of…
Originally founded as the ‘Gateway to the Caribbean,’ Santo Domingo could very well be a representative of the region. It’s where you’ll find the oldest European settlement in the Americas, but the city holds more than just historic intrigue. You’ll also find colonial-era cobblestone streets and stunning white-sand beaches dotting this lovely city. What’s more,…
During the early 20th century, Santa Fe in New Mexico became an artist’s haven, welcoming photographers, painters, and writers who were seeking something different. It’s that same open-armed spirit that exists today, making Santa Fe one of the most popular gay-friendly and progressive small cities in the country. Not only does the city have a…
Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan is a historic and vibrant wonderland that radiates a modern, up-to-the-minute vibe. San Juan boasts of timeless history and is the Americas’ second-oldest European-founded settlement. A striking shoreline and a marvelous cultural mosaic make this place a top Caribbean destination. What’s more, of all the islands in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico…
The lovely San Jose is not Costa Rica’s cultural capital for nothing. The multi-faceted the city is chock-full of museums, cutesy farmers markets, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant nightlife. San Jose’s denizens, colloquially known as Ticos, are famously accepting and tolerant which has led to the city blossoming into a tropical getaway for the LGBTQ…
San Francisco’s gay scene has been around for a long time and it comes as no surprise that it is rated as one of the best gay cities in the world. Rivaling other top gay cities like New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv, you’ll find some of the world’s best gay bars in San…
The spectacularly sun-kissed San Diego is blessed with what can only be known as the finest weather in America. Surf, sun, and the sea rule the roost in this formerly staid city, which is now also famous as one of the greatest LGBTQ playgrounds in the West. A bevy of cultural attractions and sunny beaches…
Sun-kissed beach days, invigorating hikes, and Caribbean-inspired haute cuisine that’s Saint Martin/Sint Maarten for you. This tiny verdant jewel amidst the Caribbean’s turquoise expanse features the fusion of two diverse European cultures that are innately LGBTQ-friendly in nature. Sint Maarten is the cosmopolitan Dutch side in the south, where lie vibrant gay-friendly clubs and bars.…
Nicknamed the ‘Helen’ of the West Indies, Saint Lucia might as well as have been named the ‘Pearl of the Caribbean.’ Lush forests and plantations, pristine white-sand beaches, and tons of luxurious resorts and villas dot this island. Whether you’re a nature lover or a water bum, there’s something for everyone on this island. And,…
Tucked at the northeastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, Saint Barthélemy (St Barths or St Barts in common tongue) is all about pristine white-sand beaches and celebrities flitting between luxury stores and yachts. The Caribbean as it is isn’t the most LGBTQ-friendly destination, but this gorgeous French island is perhaps the most open-minded of them…
The “Eternal City” Rome might not be as gay-friendly as the other cities in Italy such as Milan, but the number of gay hotels in Rome welcoming gay travelers to the city sure has shot up in the past few years. The “Gay Street” of Via San Giovanni in Laterano is home to most of…
Stunning white-sand beaches, the Caribbean waters in all shades of blue, lush foliage, and Mayan ruins – the Riviera Maya is one good-looking ride. Beginning just south of Cancun, Mexico, the region is one long strip of hedonism and decadence. So, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the world’s most gay friendly regions, with…
Rio de Janeiro has golden-sand beaches, gorgeous verdant rainforests, and sultry vibes. The charming ‘Wonderful City’ is also one of the most open-minded and culturally diverse cities in the world. It was elected as the world’s sexiest and best gay destination twice in a row. Not surprisingly, it has morphed into a must-visit gay area…
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a great place for a Scandinavian gay cation. Here, LGBT+ people are not just tolerated; they’re warmly welcomed and accepted with open arms. That’s why we found so many gay hotels in Reykjavik. What’s more, we had many choices from a wide selection of LGBTQ-friendly places to suit all…
Reno’s self-styled moniker “The Biggest Little City in the World” suits it well. What’s more, it’s one of the friendliest of the gay cities in Northern Nevada. Reno is a huge hit with the LGBTQ+ community due to its gorgeous scenery, sights, and vibrant gay community. In fact, Senator Parks was the first openly gay person…