After the Christmas vacations, here are the LGBT destinations for your next vacation
With the end of the Christmas holidays it is a little sad to return to everyday life. That doesn’t take away from thinking about and organizing your next vacation. The month of January, in fact, gives many opportunities to explore destinations to visit in the course of summer 2025. And, in view of a LGBT vacation, whether as a couple, solo, or with friends.i, both Europe and non-European destinations have so much to offer. Indeed, over the past few years, there are many countries that have opened up to outreach tourism (and more) that gives a careful and safe look at the community. For this very reason there is a real embarrassment of riches. If for your next vacation you have decided to get out of Italy and enjoy the beauties we have around, we have selected five must-see destinations that are perfect for a “nice trip” between June and August. 5 destinations that are very well known but are worth mentioning because they are open, inclusive and ready to welcome LGBT tourism ready to immerse themselves in local traditions.
LGBT travel: fly to Spain
Spain emerged on the international market for LGBT tourism back in the late 1960s thanks to “Torremolinos” where “people who matter” and who came from all over Europe spent their vacations there. It later exploded as queen destination for the LGBT community. Destinations include Gran Canaria, Sitges and, of course, major cities such as Barcelona and Madrid where there is one of the most beautiful and well-attended Pride events in all of Europe. Spain was also among the first destinations to make marriage between same-sex couples legal. The warmth and kindness of the local people complete the overall picture that makes Spain one of the most popular destinations for Italians as well.
LGBT travel: discovering Greece
Greece is considered the historical home of the acceptance of homosexuality. In fact, throughout the period of theclassical antiquity, writers such as Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato and many others explored aspects regarding same-sex love. Today’s Greece has certainly changed a great deal, but it still retains those basic values that made Mykonos the queen of gay tourism, but in general all major tourist islands retain a very friendly mentality even that with a smaller gay nightlife such as Skiathos, Crete and Rhodes. A destination to experience not only for entertainment but also for culture and good food.
LGBT travel and the “nights of the east”
Accomplice to a marked change in the LGBT vision of the Eastern world, over the past few years it has become a popular destination for the community. East Asia is usually associated with a destination where the spiritual quest is impactful, and that is perhaps why it is a popular area for LGBT tourism. Here one finds an excellent combination of culture, sea and fun. The most popular countries are those mainly with Buddhist traditions where homosexuality is not seen as a crime but as something absolutely normal. To the historical destination such as Thailand, a number of countries are emerging where rainbow tourism is steadily increasing such as Cambodia and Japan.
LGBT travel: and the beauty of the French Riviera.
Nice offers an innumerable range of quality activities for LGBT tourists from around the world. It has all the features that this clientele prefers for their vacations: a wonderful beaches and climate, an exceptional historical heritage and cultural heritage, ease of access, and year-round events. Lou Queernaval, France’s first gay carnival, included in the official program of the Carnival of Nice and the gay Pink Parade (in July). The city also hosts two major LGBT festivals: In & Out Festival and the Polychromes Festival. Nightlife is concentrated in the port area, in the “Petit Marais Niçois,” especially along the Rue Bonaparte. Bars, clubs, gay saunas, and much more.
LGBT travel: discover the world with cruises for men only (or women only)
And if you are the kind of tourist who is looking for a different experience than usual, men-only or women-only LGBT cruises are ideal. Growing sharply here in Italy as well – although the phenomenon is popular abroad and especially in the U.S. – it is a unique way to get to know Europe, Asia and the U.S. but with fun. Cruises are created for couples and to celebrate honeymoons, but also for singles where there is the opportunity to drink and have fun at all hours of the day and night.
