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Little Britain in NYC: Get a Taste of Authentic British Culture

Little Britain in NYC: Get a Taste of Authentic British Culture | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Travelers craving a proper British experience without leaving New York City should check out this quick guide of cool places to go.

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PALM SPRINGS BONUS | OUT Traveler's Get Back OUT There with Will and James

Will & James were able to have lunch at 1501 Uptown Gastropub with Brad Fuhr, Owner of GayDesertGuide.com and KGAY106.5 Palm Springs! They had a fabulous time trying the food and learning more about the city of Palm Springs. The next time you are in Palm Springs check out 1501 Uptown Gastropub and let Chef Chad Gardner know they sent you!

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Looking Back at LGBTQIA+ Travel Stories: Season 2, Episode 7 of 'Let’s Go Together'

Looking Back at LGBTQIA+ Travel Stories: Season 2, Episode 7 of 'Let’s Go Together' | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Celebrate Pride Month by giving this podcast a listen.

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LGBTQ Travelers Lead the Way in Reconnecting with the World

LGBTQ Travelers Lead the Way in Reconnecting with the World | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Miami based Source Events, the leader in LGBTQ luxury travel, sees Tahiti growing in popularity, with this year being their third voyage.

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Sneak Peek of Orbitz's New LGBTQ+ Ad Campaign: Travel As You Are

Sneak Peek of Orbitz's New LGBTQ+ Ad Campaign: Travel As You Are | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

With a diverse cast of real queers, including Serpetwithfeet, Orbitz continues its commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. 

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Crime Report: 20 Riskiest Places For Gay Travelers (And The 5 Safest)

Crime Report: 20 Riskiest Places For Gay Travelers (And The 5 Safest) | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

A new LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index ranks the world’s most dangerous countries for gay travelers.

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Register Now for IGLTA’s 2021 Global Convention in Atlanta

Register Now for IGLTA’s 2021 Global Convention in Atlanta | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has opened registration for its 37th Global Convention, set for 8-11 September at the W Atlanta-Midtown. IGLTA’s premier event makes its live return in one of the most LGBTQ+ welcoming cities in the United States.
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My Journey Into the Wild Nights of Marrakech’s Queer Underground

My Journey Into the Wild Nights of Marrakech’s Queer Underground | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

After shimmying through two grimy buildings I was taken on a night I'll never forget.

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The Principality of Monaco Becomes a 2021 Featured Destination of the IGLTA

The Principality of Monaco Becomes a 2021 Featured Destination of the IGLTA | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Monaco announces that it has become a 2021 IGLTA Featured Destination. Now more than ever, the Principality is a fitting backdrop for couples’ celebrations such as honeymoons, anniversaries, and proposals. Monaco is a cosmopolitan nation with 139 nationalities that help make the world’s second smallest country culturally diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.

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LGBTQ travel ideas for 2021

LGBTQ travel ideas for 2021 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Top tips for LGBTQ travel for 2021, from where to go, Pride events, and how to travel safely in 2021.

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LGBTQ+ Storyteller Award: Couple Of Men won Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2021!

LGBTQ+ Storyteller Award: Couple Of Men won Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2021! | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Best in Travel 2021: They are thrilled to be named winner of Lonely Planet's LGBTQ+ Storyteller Award 2021 - category Diversity & Inclusivity

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Meet the Lesbian Couple Sharing Their Travels With the World

Meet the Lesbian Couple Sharing Their Travels With the World | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

LGBTQ Couple Gabi and Shanna have documented their travels on their popular Youtube channel and blog under the moniker 27 Travels, which has become a go-to resource for LGBTQ-friendly destinations. They talk about their love for travel and each other. “Let’s Go Together Episode 18: Traveling Together as an LGBTQIA+ Couple.”

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#ILoveGay “Voices of Australia – LGBTQ+ Travel”

#ILoveGay “Voices of Australia – LGBTQ+ Travel” | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA) has partnered with Pink Media USA for a ten-part interview series “Voices of Australia”, showcasing ten iconic experiences in Australia to inspire future visitors from the LGBTQ+ community in America and beyond.

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IGLTA Global Convention Set for Milan 26-29 October 2022

IGLTA Global Convention Set for Milan 26-29 October 2022 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will bring its 38th Annual Global Convention to Milan, 26-29 October 2022. The convention, the premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism, will be the association’s first European convention since Madrid in 2014. The event was originally set for 2020, but had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic.

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Ravi Roth of Gaycation: The Future of Travel in The Post Covid World

Ravi Roth of Gaycation: The Future of Travel in The Post Covid World | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

As part of my series about “developments in the travel industry over the next five years”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravi Roth. Ravi Roth has trekked the globe as a blogger, vlogger, content…

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Gay travel: How LGBT travelers can stay safe as COVID travel picks up

Gay travel: How LGBT travelers can stay safe as COVID travel picks up | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Since the world packs travel hazards besides COVID-19, here's advice and resources for LGBTQ travelers to take into consideration.

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Pride Journey: Savannah, Georgia

Pride Journey: Savannah, Georgia | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Taking a trip to Savannah is like taking a journey back in time. Even the airport is designed with architectural elements in mind that make it clear to guests that they are in for a unique experience.

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IGLTA-WTM Africa partnership puts LGBTQ+ tourism firmly on the agenda at Africa Travel Week 2021

IGLTA-WTM Africa partnership puts LGBTQ+ tourism firmly on the agenda at Africa Travel Week 2021 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

WTM Africa and IGLTA deliver first-ever Equal Africa content program to ATW Cape Town, 29 March 2021 – WTM Africa 2021 will see the introduction of an LGBTQ+ travel event called EQUAL Africa in partnership with IGLTA. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities and will comprise three fascinating virtual panel discussions and presentations from 7 to 9 April 2021.

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Ireland's Incredible Transformation Into an LGBTQ+ Haven

Ireland's Incredible Transformation Into an LGBTQ+ Haven | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

In just a few decades, the island nation evolved into one of Europe's most progressive countries.

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LGBTQ Travel Guide: Mexico City

LGBTQ Travel Guide: Mexico City | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Your complete guide to all things LGBTQ-friendly in sprawling and exciting Mexico City, from attractions to restaurants to hotels!

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Orbitz Wants to Take You on a Virtual Trip Around the World With Drag Superstar Jackie Cox

Orbitz Wants to Take You on a Virtual Trip Around the World With Drag Superstar Jackie Cox | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Travel + Leisure spoke with drag queen Jackie Cox about Orbitz’s LGBTQIA-inclusive Valentine’s Day virtual trip around the world with The Travelin Bum.

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The best gay and lesbian holidays to celebrate a same sex wedding anniversary

The best gay and lesbian holidays to celebrate a same sex wedding anniversary | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

This week, 29 March to be specific, marked the third anniversary of same-sex marriage in the UK. Thinking of taking the plunge? The wedding is all well and good, but the honeymoon can be better. We asked Darren Burn, founder of OutOfOffice.com, an LGBT-friendly luxury travel service that creates tailormade trips, to pick his favourite spots to kick back and relax post-ceremony.

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Cruise Planners' Vicky Garcia on an initiative to tap into clients' travel desires

Cruise Planners' Vicky Garcia on an initiative to tap into clients' travel desires | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The agency has launched a tool that will capture client data about where they want to travel in the next one to three years, including LGBTQ travel. Garcia discusses how the data fits into its marketing strategy.

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#ILoveGay Travel, featuring The Big Gay Podcast of Puglia

#ILoveGay Travel, featuring The Big Gay Podcast of Puglia | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

For the PinkMedia #ILoveGay Travel Influencer Series bringing together LGBTQ+ bloggers, vloggers and influencers from around the world.

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Does travel mean going into the closet? LGBTQ+ tourists face tough choices

Does travel mean going into the closet? LGBTQ+ tourists face tough choices | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

There’s safety and comfort to consider—but resources for queer travelers make planning easier.

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