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Why You Should Visit Spain During Barcelona Pride and WorldPride Madrid

Why You Should Visit Spain During Barcelona Pride and WorldPride Madrid | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Summer is a fantastic time to visit Europe and Spain is no exception. With plenty of warm and sunny days you could spend months exploring the big cities and Spanish countryside, but given you proba…
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6 LGBTQ events worth traveling for in 2017

6 LGBTQ events worth traveling for in 2017 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
From Miami to Sydney, there's no shortage of travel-worthy LGBTQ events to choose from in 2017.

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Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride.

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, January 9, 2017 5:21 PM

Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride.

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17 Money Saving Tips When Planning Your Spanish Vacation

17 Money Saving Tips When Planning Your Spanish Vacation | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Spain is a dream destination for many. However, that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune to have an amazing experience. Before you book your trip, consider these money-saving tips to help you get the most for your money without missing any of the unique moments Spain has to offer.

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Spain’s Best Small Towns for a Weekend Getaway

Spain’s Best Small Towns for a Weekend Getaway | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Whether a local dish, a historic monument or simply the charm of an easy & simple way of life, these small Spanish towns are definitely worth your time & energy


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Spain is a country of pueblos, or small towns, and many Spaniards spend their holidays going back to these villages where their families are from, getting fascinating glimpses into a history of a time gone by. Though small in size and population, they each have their own unique features making it worth the effort it may take to get there.

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, October 11, 2016 9:51 PM

Spain is a country of pueblos, or small towns, and many Spaniards spend their holidays going back to these villages where their families are from, getting fascinating glimpses into a history of a time gone by. Though small in size and population, they each have their own unique features making it worth the effort it may take to get there.

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10 Steps to Planning the Perfect Spanish Vacation

10 Steps to Planning the Perfect Spanish Vacation | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Spain is a European destination that many travelers dream of visiting. Incredible Spanish cuisine, scenic coastlines, amazing events and a fascinating history make this southern European country worthy of anyone’s bucket list. To help finalize your dream Spanish vacation, consider these steps in planning your trip to one of Europe’s most relaxing and sunny destinations.


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Incredible Spanish cuisine, scenic coastlines, amazing events and a fascinating history make this southern European country worthy of anyone’s bucket list. Here are 10 steps to planning the perfect vacation #VisitGaySpain #GaySpain #GayTravel

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, August 12, 2016 9:27 PM

Incredible Spanish cuisine, scenic coastlines, amazing events and a fascinating history make this southern European country worthy of anyone’s bucket list. Here are 10 steps to planning the perfect vacation #VisitGaySpain #GaySpain #GayTravel

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Experience the Best with Gay Tours in These 8 European Destinations

Experience the Best with Gay Tours in These 8 European Destinations | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Europe is one of the most dynamic & gay-friendly places in the world to visit and we’ve teamed up with Rainbow Gay Tours to give insider tips to 8 great cities.
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Why Spain is a great place to be gay

Why Spain is a great place to be gay | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Why Spain is a great place to be gay

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Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, December 8, 2016 5:56 PM

It may be a predominantly Catholic country, but Spain is officially the most LGBT-friendly nation in the world, according to the Pew Research Centre. Here are 5 reasons Spain is such a great country for LGBT people. #ILoveGayTravel #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayPride

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Spain continues to grow as top destination for gay travellers

Spain continues to grow as top destination for gay travellers | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Between Sitges, Ibiza and Gran Canaria, Spain has long been known as one of the most popular international locations for gay travellers.
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Just how popular though has been made clear by new research which reveals the importance to Spain of the powerful ‘pink pound’. While tourism has been booming in the country in general with a 12% growth in 2015, gay tourism has seen even more spectacular growth with an estimated 28% increase last year.

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, October 26, 2016 11:24 AM
Great article from @lonelyplanet on how people @VisitGaySpain, with #Gaysitges #GayGranCanaria & #GayIbiza leading the charge #VisitGaySpain
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The Best Places for Gay Holidays

The Best Places for Gay Holidays | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
A round-up of some of Europe's (and the world's) best gay destinations for holidays and other adventures.
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Travel is travel, yes. But this year I’ve also realized just how many of my own trips and experiences are almost certainly chosen because of my own sexual preference. Where I’ve traveled to isn’t necessarily anything to do with the fact that I’m gay, I guess, but these are the places that I’ve found that are actually great for other gay travelers like myself—either solo or for gay couples. I never thought I’d be the guy who ended up going to (and actually enjoying!) stereotypically gay destinations, but hey, here I am. Over the past year, I’ve just realized that I like to travel to places where other gay travelers tend to migrate to. I’m all for venturing out to further places, but every now and then, I just need a gay holiday…

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