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The Advocate is the go-to source for all news related to LGBT travel. Discover the hottest destinations, parties, events, clubs, and hotels around the world that welcome gay tourists and make for great gay travel experiences. Read news from The Advocate's sister outlet, Out Traveler, which sends reporters to national and international locales in order to find the best places to relax, unwind, and explore. Be it museums, safaris, scuba diving, hiking, partying, or sightseeing, The Advocate Travel will guide LGBT readers to their next adventure.

2023 NYC LGBTQIA Pride March
Pride

11 fabulous events to help you celebrate Black Pride in 2025

You're going to want to add these fabulous Black Pride Month events to your calendar!

Temptation Sundays in Las Vegas.
Travel

Temptation Sundays return to Las Vegas for another sizzling summer

The signature summer LGBTQ+ event is back and hotter than ever.

supporters of the lgbtq+ community protesting and holding signs
News

D.C. WorldPride organizers warn transgender visitors to the U.S. of potential travel risks

The organizers are responding to concerns from international travelers under the second Trump administration.

French Polynesia: LGBTQ+ inclusivity beyond expectations
Travel

No Pride flags needed in French Polynesia

Discovering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in French Polynesia was a warm and welcome revelation.

LGBTQ+ cruise rescues 11 refugees adrift in the Gulf of Mexico
News

LGBTQ+ cruise rescues 11 refugees adrift in the Gulf of Mexico

Video footage from the ship shows a yellow rescue boat traveling between the refugees’ vessel and the cruise ship, bringing them aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas in small groups.

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A polar bear sign and the author Tracy E. Gilchrist in Norway
Travel

Seeking escape, this lesbian sailed to the top of the world

Norway's progressive LGBTQ+ politics and stunning natural beauty make for the ideal outdoor queer escape.

Gays at Pensacola Pride in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Pride

Gays went feral at Pensacola Pride's 31st celebration in Florida's panhandle

Queer visibility is needed now more than ever.

Belgium Brussels 2024 pride parade
News

These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travel

ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Map highlights where it's safer to live and travel for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Closson Chase Vineyard in Hiller, Ontario; Tracy E. Gilchrist at Toronto Pride 2024 in Toronto, Canada
Travel

From Picton to Toronto: a queer journey through Ontario

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

foreign passport boarding passes map with pins nonbinary flag colors
News

What does WorldPride's travel warning mean for transgender & nonbinary people?

Transgender leaders and organizers respond to Travel fears ahead of WorldPride in Trump’s DC.

gay bear pride flag parade alongside press release by Grizzly Pines private campground Texas
News

Outrage follows after Texas gay campground doubles-down on banning transgender men from property

The venue unleashed a firestorm of criticism after posting the anti-trans statement online on Trans Day of Visibility.

Resilient Lady delivers world-class amenities and experiences for an unparalleled adult-only voyage
Travel

Redefining LGBTQ+ luxury at sea: Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady experience

Experience the luxury and sustainability of Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady cruise from Athens to Barcelona.

Anyma Afterlife Sphere Las Vegas
Arts & Entertainment

EDM revolution: Anyma's residency at Sphere in Vegas

Here's what you need to know about Anyma's residency at Sphere.

The incomparable Lady Bunny and her unnamed date
Drag

Drag Me to the Catskills: A weekend of camp and comedy in the woods

Lady Bunny, Thorgy Thor, Mrs. Kasha Davis, and more drag stars take over the Catskills in June.

Istanbul Turkey 2021 Pride Parade held in Taksim Square despite interventions by police
News

Worst 10 countries in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights

While there were some positive signs in many countries, others ranked among the very worst climates for the LGBTQ+ community.

Megan Thee Stallion serves anime energy and spicy ramen realness in her Airbnb Original experience
Travel

Airbnb’s latest release is built for the way family travels

Massages, mezcal tastings, and an Otaku Quest with Megan Thee Stallion? Airbnb's latest update is its most ambitious – and most fabulous – yet.

Cobblestones, castles, and culture: Your LGBTQ+ guide to Edinburgh
Travel

Cobblestones, castles, and culture: Your LGBTQ+ guide to Edinburgh

Discover where to stay, eat, sip, and celebrate queer culture in Scotland’s capital.

San Francisco California Castro Street gayborhood intersection rainbow street gay flags and colorful lights at night
Travel

Top 15 safest U.S. cities for LGBTQ+ travel

Get ready for a safe and fabulous LGBTQ+ travel experience with misterb&b's Queer Safety Index.

WorldPride festival celebration 2017 MADRID SPAIN
News

U.S. WorldPride organizers consider warning international transgender travelers to stay away amid escalating fears under Trump

Capital Pride Alliance executive director Ryan Bos said the group was weighing issuing a warning.

hand filling out a visa application document with a German passport Hamburg LGBTQIA Pride celebration 2023 non binary symbol face paint transgender flag cape
News

Germany issues warning for transgender & nonbinary people traveling to the U.S.

A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.

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