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Milan is Italy's second largest city and is famous for its monuments and thousand-year-old history. Beyond the historic offerings, the city is well known for fashion, art and design but also has Italy's largest and most visible LGBTQ scene. You won't find a central gayborhood in Milan but there are a few venues on the aptly named "Gay Street" on via Sammartini, located next to Milan's main train station. During the day, visitors can't miss The Duomo, a 15th-century cathedral in the heart of the city, considered Milan’s most famous landmark. Other top attractions include the Scala Opera House or the Museo del Novecento, Milan’s contemporary art museum with a selection of more than 400 artworks. In one of Italy's sleekest and most fashionable shopping districts, you'll find the Four Seasons Milan, a 15th-century convent transformed into an urban sanctuary of luxury and comfort. Get caught in Milan's excitement and attractions by day and fall asleep to soothing breezes and quiet serenity at night. Taste some of the world's best wines and also shop in one of the world's top fashion capitals. The Four Seasons Milan is a proud IGLTA member and can share insider travel tips to make your stay in this exciting Italian city more memorable. For more information about Milan and other friendly destinations in Italy, please click here. Or if you're looking for a tour operator to assist you with booking a trip, IGLTA member Quiiky Travel specializes in incoming tours in all regions of Italy. Additional members in Milan can be found here.
| Attend an LGBTQ Ski Event this Winter |
Are you a winter sports or outdoor adventure fan? Why not consider adding an LGBTQ ski event to your travel calendar this year? Most commonly called "Gay Ski Weeks," there are numerous events held across North America, Europe and even in New Zealand (1 September). These events come in all shapes and sizes ranging from around 100 attendees up to several thousand. The longest running event in the U.S. is Aspen Gay Ski Week, which takes place from 14 - 21 January. You can find several events in Canada including Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (21 – 28 January) and Jasper Pride Festival (19 - 22 April). If you're living in Europe or want to make a long-haul trip, consider attending Arosa Gay Ski Week in the Swiss Alps (21- 28 January), now in its 14th year and attracting more than 500 attendees.
| Events & Tours from IGLTA Members |
 1-2 December 2017
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot will celebrate the music of Billy Joel at Cove Haven Resort & Pocono Palace Resort. This is the only Billy Joel show endorsed by Billy Joel himself! Mike DelGuidice is a veteran of 20 years playing to sold-out audiences across the U.S. heading up his Billy Joel Tribute Band, Big Shot. He realized a life-long dream in the fall of 2013, when he became the newest member of the Billy Joel Band.
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 15-27 January 2018
Welcome to your New Zealand luxury Lesbian vacation! This 13 day trip includes the highlights and iconic locations of New Zealand and introduces you to our trusted local partners. You'll enjoy gorgeous Waiheke Island with a local Maori guide who offers an in-depth perspective into Maori culture, cruise a pristine lake on a private luxury catamaran, taste gourmet cuisine in a private garden, learn about our farming heritage on a private farm, and taste the fruits of labour in a private vineyard tour, to name just a few.
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 17-28 February 2018
Leave your stress at home, because it's not welcome here! Costa Rica is where the word paradise was meant for. It's one of the most biologically diverse places in the world with dense jungles full of monkeys, sloths, reptiles and other tropical life, reaching out onto stunning white sand beaches. Nature is perfectly paired with adventure in this tiny Central American country and gives its vistors an unlimited number of opportunies to get as active, or as relaxed as you like! Soak away an afternoon in a hidden hot springs waterfall oasis, zipline through the thick jungle on one of the world's longest ziplines, take a surfing lesson from a local Tico, hike onto the hardened lava flow of an active volcano, or surround yourself with wild spider monkeys, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities are endless!
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IGLTA
 17-24 March, 2018
A week to learn or improve your surf amongst friends. Open to all members of the community and all levels of ability, #GaySurfBrazil is a week of sun, fun, surf and friendship.
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 1 September 2017 - 30 November 2017
Deep discounted specials on our guestrooms and suites.
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 1 October 2017 - 30 November 2017
Take advantage of this special offer to know the Central region of Portugal and its wonders: gastonomy, mild climate, wonderful history, culture and landscapes.
Be well received with a welcome drink and the friendliness of the staff and free access to the jacuzzi.
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Travel Pulse
Ask almost any LGBTQ travelers if they've been mislabeled — maybe as straight, as cisgender or as buddies traveling together instead of as a married couple — and you're likely to get a whole list of examples.
Given the small percentage that our community represents compared with the rest of society, it may be understandable. You could even argue that people should be forgiven for not being quite up to speed on societal norms, which have evolved rapidly over the past decade.
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Mashable
Not living in a country where same-sex marriage is legal? Even though your own government isn't recognizing your civil right to marry whoever the heck you like, the sea will.
Cruise ship company Celebrity Cruises has announced the commencement of legal same-sex marriages onboard their ships, officiated by the captain in international waters.
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Travel Weekly
Merely two hours from London by train or easily accessible with direct flights on Thomas Cook Airlines from Boston, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles or San Francisco, Manchester stands united far beyond its namesake soccer team, particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ community.
But Manchester's gay history has had its upheavals, dating back to 1880 and the raiding of an all-male "fancy dress" ball in the Hulme district.
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The New York Times
Natural disasters like Hurricanes Maria and Irma and the recent wildfires in California have led to a spate of warnings from countries that want to caution their citizens about the risk of traveling to the United States, but the advisories are also noting potential for violence in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting and the potential for terrorist attacks as well.
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The Huffington Post
California Governor Jerry Brown signed first-of-its kind legislation over the weekend that enables residents of the state to choose a third, non-binary gender category on California state-issued IDs, birth certificates and driver's licenses.
The Gender Recognition Act, or Senate Bill 179, also reportedly makes the process of an individual changing their gender on legal documents easier by no longer requiring a statement from a physican declaring that they’ve undergone "clinical treatment."
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Travel Market Report
Another laptop ban may be on its way.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is campaigning to stop passengers on international flights from placing laptops and other large electronic devices in their checked bags because of fire concerns.
The move comes after recent tests conducted by the FAA found that a lithium-ion battery, like those in laptops, may overheat and explode when packed with an item such as nail polish, aerosol shampoo or hand sanitizer.
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