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Whether you're looking for a beach getaway with clear blue waters, adventures in the jungle or excursions to ancient pyramids and civilizations, Mexico has plenty to offer, including several places specifically attracting LGBTQ visitors. Puerto Vallarta is a gay-friendly destination that has welcomed LGBTQ travelers for decades with its beachside resorts, jungle adventures and nightlife. Located on the Pacific coast in southern Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has a vibrant gay scene with panoramic views of Banderas Bay. Picture yourself strolling the Malecón in the glow of sunset, enjoying fine Mexican gastronomy like fresh ceviche, experiencing the nightlife in the Zona Romántica or relaxing in one of the many spas. To see more of Banderas Bay, you can take a cruise with IGLTA member Jet's Private Boat Tours and explore secluded beaches, snorkel with tropical fish, discover hidden waterfalls and taste freshly caught fish.
| Support the Local Las Vegas Community |
In the wake of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, members of the local community have come together to show their strength and resilience. This month, organizers from Las Vegas Pride are committed to carrying forward with a safe and inclusive pride event. If you're looking for a last-minute getaway and want to support the local LGBTQ community, join IGLTA members Aspen Gay Ski Week and One Magical Weekend from 19-22 October for POP and celebrate Las Vegas Pride. If you'd like to help support the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, their families and the organizations that support first responders, the MGM Resorts Foundation has set up a special fund. You can donate to the Victim Relief & First Responders' Fund by clicking here.
| Events & Tours from IGLTA Members |
IGLTA
 11 November 2017
A diva is always going to want to do things her way, but a distorted diva? She’s going to get her way.
Prepare for the most fabulously fantastical live show of your lifetime when the Distorted Divas Drag Queens take Paradise Stream by storm! The most wild celebrity impersonation show you'll ever see.
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IGLTA
 24 November 2017
Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's legendary boutique resort hotel, is set to celebrate its 15th birthday with a three-month celebration of the property's history, present and future, culminating in a grand Mexican-style quinceañera celebration.
Casa Cupula gained notoriety in 2002 when it became Mexico's first high-end LGBTQ property. In the years since, the then-five-bedroom guesthouse and oasis for gay travelers has grown into an 18-room full resort
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IGLTA
 11 November 2017 - 24 November 2017
Argentina is a country of vast riches, beautiful scenery and lots of secrets to reveal. In Buenos Aires Gay Travel we have put together this package so that you can come to Argentina to enjoy it fully, in a unique experience.t
To get to know Buenos Aires, with its wonderful avenues, parks, museums, entertainment centers and people is a unique experience. We will go around the City of Buenos Aires and see a tango show with dinner included, that will show us the city’s typical music and dance.
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IGLTA
 20 November 2017 - 1 December 2017
Join like-minded travelers and come discover the wonders of the Ecuadorian Andes before spending 7 days exploring the enchanting Galapagos Islands on this exclusive LGBT adventure.
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IGLTA
 1 May 2017 - 30 November 2017
Garden Room: 5 Night Package from US$ 1,725 per person sharing
Sea Facing Room: 5 Night Package from US$ 1,825 per person sharing
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IGLTA
 1 June 2017 - 31 December 2017
If there is a word that defines São Paulo it is DIVERSITY. And it is this diversity of origins, cultures, beliefs and genres that makes this great metropolis even more special and interesting.
With modern surroundings, bold design, high cuisine and all the comfort of the rooms, the Pullman Sao Paulo Vila Olimpia hotel embraces diversity in a gay-friendly service.
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Travel + Leisure
For many couples, traveling abroad offers a chance to rekindle a romantic connection. Without the stresses of daily life, they can reconnect and act more like newlyweds, holding hands and kissing in public, even if they've been together for decades. The same is not true for LGBT couples, however, who overwhelmingly fear retribution abroad for showing affection to their partner.
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Jing Travel
The other co-founder chose to remain anonymous."Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Gay Chinese Embrace Overseas Tours" read an article title on the Vice-esque government-controlled publication Sixth Tone. The article hints at a liberal dream slowly coming true: despite an uphill battle, gay travel agencies are popping up in China as the country is gradually becoming a more progressive and welcoming place for all. Unfortunately, the reality begs to differ.
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TravelPulse
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is the world's leading global travel network dedicated to connecting and educating LGBTQ travelers with the businesses that welcome and support them. IGLTA President and CEO John Tanzella, discusses today's LGBTQ travel market and provides highlights from the association's annual global conference.
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Two Bad Tourists
Head about 300km north of London and you'll find the U.K.'s third largest city, a place that has had a tremendous impact on England's history. Manchester has always been known as a working-class city ever since the start of the industrial revolution. While it certainly has its fair share of landmarks and sites of interest, the city doesn't have the grandeur of London to the south nor the famous reputation as a tourist destination.
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CBS News
Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced on "CBS This Morning" on Sept. 27 that his company will offer a free in-flight messaging service starting this weekend. It allows passengers to use iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger on Wi-Fi-enabled planes without paying for in-flight internet.
"Starting this weekend, any flight you're on on Delta, anywhere in the world you'll have the ability to text for free," Bastian said. "We want our customers while they're flying to stay connected to their homes, to their friends."
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News.com.au
Another international technology giant has thrown its support behind Australia's marriage equality campaign, with leading online finance firm PayPal pledging to match up to $50,000 in donations to the "yes" campaign.
PayPal's pledge will follow a slew of supportive messages from big technology names, including Google, Uber, Twitter, HP, and from Apple, which issued a statement in support of changing Australian marriage laws the day before its iPhone X launch last month.
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By Suzanne Mason
U.S. tourism is officially in a slump. After months of reassurances that the travel industry was as strong as ever, new data shows that travel to the U.S. is in fact down. When President Donald Trump announced his travel ban earlier this year, many officials in the travel industry expressed concern that it would harm tourism. With Trump recently issuing a revised travel ban, the question now is whether tourism will recover or continue in its downward spiral.
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Photo credit: Visit Puerto Vallarta
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