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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.

​Ricky Cornish at Electric Forest with friends.
Travel

Electric Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community

This staple Michigan festival also serves as a magical Pride event that'll blow you away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15 best LGBTQ-friendly all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons
Travel

15 best LGBTQ-friendly all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons

Unfortunately, not every resort is welcoming to LGBTQ+ couples, so to help you find the perfect stay for you and your partner, below we’ve rounded up the best all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons that are LGBTQ-friendly.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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VACAYA travelers
Business

This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’

As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.

Richmond VA to Arlington trip LGBTQ Pride month press tour
News

Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven

From brunch in Carytown to rooftop cocktails at Quirk, Richmond proves Pride here is more than a parade—it’s woven into the city’s fabric.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.