Something unexpected has happened. I’ve rediscovered something that has been seemingly elusive: an affordable, overnight trip to New York City to see a gay show on Broadway. The city that never sleeps has a reputation for sky-high hotel rates. It’s been tough to find both a chic hotel at a great price and an LGBT-themed show.
Miami Beach was a very different place 25 years ago.
Looking for some sun and winter warmth? The Caribbean is an obvious getaway but difficult to navigate if you are looking for an LGBT-friendly destination.
The most frequent question I get is, what makes a hotel LGBT-friendly? There are many factors: community commitment, authentic marketing, well-trained staff who know our community and a welcoming and safe environment for us to stay.
The busiest travel season of the year is upon us. Are you ready? In the rush of the season, don’t forget the basics of fabulous travel. Here are my top-five tips to keep you happy and safe during your holiday travels.
The prime minister of Curaçao, Eugene Rhuggenaath, opened the fifth anniversary of Curaçao Pride by citing key phrases of the Declaration of Independence to announce his support for LGBT equality in his country. The prime minister’s remarks come at the same time that equality-rights activists here are working on potentially groundbreaking new LGBT legislation, which is expected to be introduced in Parliament before the end of the year as part of a pathway to equality for all citizens.
September kicks off the fall-travel season — one of the best seasons of the year to take advantage of terrific travel values in great places. With the summertime crowds gone, travel becomes more affordable post-Labor Day. While Provincetown, Mass., is magical any time of the year, fall is a perfect time to visit the LGBT-centric town.
Berlin has been a pioneering force in the LGBT-rights movement ever since Magnus Hirschfeld founded the world’s first homosexual advocacy group — the Scientific Humanitarian Committee — in 1897. What may be astonishing to anyone visiting Berlin for the first time is that, for such an old city, its history is abundantly defined by modern times.
Tired of the same old Spring Break getaway? Looking for something new, exotic, warm and LGBT-friendly? A destination wedding perhaps?
Travel is about discovery. This year, hot destinations Outward Bound will feature include Berlin, Paris, St. Lucia, Cuba, New York City, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West and many other destinations. No matter where you go in 2017, LGBT travel is about being welcomed for who you are and making the best of your trip with tips from a travel expert.
