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| Supporting LGBTQ-Owned Businesses Worldwide |
The world is an ever-changing environment, but one consistent element is the presence of LGBTQ communities around the globe. IGLTA represents businesses in more than 70 countries ranging from gay-friendly destinations to those still fighting for acceptance. We're proud to be a global organization with LGBTQ-owned, member businesses in emerging destinations from Europe and the Caribbean to South America and Asia. And while our community is vastly different in travel preferences, the one common factor we share is the desire to find memorable travel experiences while seeking safety and comfort in any destination we visit. For that reason, there's no better resource in a destination than those LGBTQ-owned tourism businesses who are experts in their local community. For those travelers that want to visit emerging destinations, IGLTA recommends you explore the products and services offered by these local businesses.
In the heart of central Europe, Luxury Slovenia offers tailor-made travel experiences year-round and even hosts a weeklong LGBTQ event each spring. If you're interested in South America, Out in Colombia Travel or Zenith Travel can offer on-the-ground expertise in Colombia or Ecuador. Find LGBTQ-owned accommodation in Bali or Peru and support local business owners who are sure to offer you a welcoming and comfortable stay. Or if you've dreamed of visiting Africa, SeyGay Holidays will show you the beauty of the Seychelles and Out Asia Travel can arrange an amazing adventure in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand or Singapore. To explore more of IGLTA's LGBTQ-owned businesses, please click here. For more information about safety in individual destinations worldwide, please visit the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, who publishes yearly maps indicating the sexual orientation laws around the world.
| Plan Your New Year's Getaway Today |
2018 is around the corner and it's not too late to plan an exciting New Year's Eve getaway celebration. No matter where you are in the world, you can find a great destination near you to ring in the new year. For those looking to escape snow, why not venture to South America? Rio de Janeiro is an iconic destination, which hosts an exciting New Year's celebration each year with an impressive fireworks display from Copacabana Beach. If you are looking for a no-hassle, Time of Your Life Travel Package, Planeta Brasil Incoming is a great option to show you all the highlights of Rio during New Year's. If you're simply looking for a great hotel near the beach, then Hotel Vermont Ipanema is located in the heart of Ipanema where you can celebrate New Year's while basking in balmy weather. Just down south, Buenos Aires is the thriving capital city of Argentina and BA Gay Travel can show you all the best kept secrets of this destination featuring fine cuisine, local LGBTQ nightlife, history, culture and more during their weeklong New Year's tour. If you're specifically looking for a women's event, then why not head to the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca to welcome in the New Year? This year, the Ella International Lesbian Festival is offering a winter event from 28 December to 2 January in Palma de Mallorca located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. The event features culinary excursions, spa & wellness experiences plus dinners, live music and nighttime parties. Whatever your plans might be, IGLTA offers countless events, tours and specials from businesses that welcome you this New Year's or anytime of the year.
| Events & Tours from IGLTA Members |
 3 January 2018 - 15 January 2018
Two Asian nations – and a favourite drag queen – await on this all-new, all-inclusive OUT Adventure. After four days in Siem Reap, the Cambodian town that’s home to the legendary Angkor Wat, we'll board a luxurious, seven-night, all-gay cruise along the Mekong River. As for that drag queen: between satisfying staff below deck and hunting down d?ng (the Vietnamese currency), Toronto diva Miss Conception will stun you with two shows, a trivia night, and private Champagne lap dances in her suite (God forbid the stilted villages, Phnom Penh, and gorgeous countryside upstage her).
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 31 October 2017 - 27 January 2018
From the Empire of the Inca’s to the dense yet to discover Peruvian Jungle! Walk through the street that will make you feel like going back in time, see the amazing Inca's architecture with its fine cuts never to be done the same. Connect with nature in a department where the endless forests, winding rivers and all the flora and fauna meet. Sailing in canoe along this water mirror, home of the giant otter in danger of extinction, the blue and yellow macaw the howler monkey, the black alligator and one of the world's largest freshwater fish, the paiche (Arapaima gigas).
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 17 February 2018 - 24 February 2018
With so many beautiful islands to see and experience, cruising around the Seychelles is a must. This gay group cruise is definitely the way experience all the best highlights as you'll get to be with like minded people whilst visiting some amazing locations. These include the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve at Praslin, the boulder formations at La Digue and the ultimate nature reserve at Aride Island. If you are interested in this cruise, please contact us and we will share with you the entire itinerary and all the relevant details.
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 27 February 2018- 14 March 2018
Join us on an exclusive 16 day / 15 night tour of India while celebrating Holi, the world festival of colour and diversity. This is a once in a life time opportunity that must be celebrated the Indian way. Arrive in style as we receive you as you come off your flight, escort you through immigration and customs, retrieve your baggage and travel by luxury ground transport to your hotel.
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 5-21 December 2017
Any Room In The House $149
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 15 October -19 December 2017
Special Offers
From Bookings 1 November to 31 March
Superior double room: 135,00€ per night
From Bookings 1 April to 31 May
Superior double room: 175,00€ per night
From Bookings 01 June to 30 September
Superior double room: 200,00€ per night
The above rates are for double occupancy / per night, inclusive of breakfast and local taxes.
The offer is subject to availability. (It is not valid in Easter period)
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Coal Shaft
It's no coincidence that it's called The Fabulous Las Vegas. Las Vegas is the party city of the great US of A, so it's only natural that the ones who are best at partying should reside there. The gay scene in Las Vegas is like no other, it's basically the home of theater, burlesque and cabaret – things that gay people are famously known for. So which places should you visit when you're visiting Las Vegas?
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Passport Magazine
We've all been there.
The shake weights. The toilet seat with a nightlight. The t-shirt that says, "I'm not a gynecologist, but I'll take a look."
Coming up with innovative Christmas presents when you've been with your partner for a while can be a challenge akin to turning down a makeout session with Chris Hemsworth. So, I'd like to suggest a gift that's a little more costly, but will never, ever end up buried at the bottom of a sack headed for the local gay thrift store.
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CNN
There must be something in the dim sum.
For the ninth year in a row, Hong Kong has held on to its crown as the planet's most visited city.
Revealing the results of its 2017 Top 100 City Destinations survey, market researcher Euromonitor International says the Asian territory pulled in 26 million visitors in the previous year — a number predicted to swell to 44 million by 2025.
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Nomadic Boys
After our 18 months trip in Asia, we put together our 9 favorite mobile apps for gay travelers.
They aren't all gay, but simply the apps we grew to depend on every day whether it was for booking flights, hotels, planning, networking or socializing.
Our pink friendly apps for the gay traveler are all available in the iPhone app store and some for non-iPhones, but you can still use the mobile-friendly version of their website.
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Mic.
TripAdvisor has launched a new feature that alerts travelers to hotels and other businesses that have received reports of safety violations or discrimination issues. Three hotels in Mexico, all in Playa del Carmen, received the security message — the Grand Velas Riviera Maya, the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo and the Iberostar Paraiso Maya.
The alert reads: "TripAdvisor has been made aware of recent media reports or events concerning this property which may not be reflected in reviews found on this listing. Accordingly, you may wish to perform additional research for information about this property when making your travel plans."
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Gay Times
There's still a long way to go to achieve equality.
More than one in four people (28.5 percent) believe that those in same-sex relationships should be "charged as criminals," according to a new survey of over 100,000 people across 77 countries and territories around the world.
Unsurprisingly, the 2017 ILGA-RIWI Global Attitudes Survey showed that there were major differences in views towards sexual and gender minorities in different regions.
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By Suzanne Mason
Visiting a national park during peak season may soon cost more than double the current price under a new Department of Interior proposal. The National Park Service recently announced that they would increase entry fees at 17 national parks — including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite — to help address the almost $12 billion backlog of maintenance that is currently burdening the park system.
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