gay travel

From the witchy sapphic spirit of Salem to the artsy queer culture of Montreal, fall fun is calling. Pick up the phone and get outta town to one of these fall runaways!

Must-attend destination events for LGBTQ+ women.

Chicken Soup For The Queers!

Country Roads, Take Me Homo is an ongoing series chronicling Ty Yule’s experience at small town Pride events across America. 

“It’s almost taking us back to a time when people really cared about each other.”

It was clear that I needed this community if I was going to learn how to skate.

The population is about 125,000. 100,000 revelers showed up for the epic 20th Pride. Photos and Story by Grace Chu.

The quirky queer utopia at the end of the road.

You and your bae can thank us later.

There is no shortage of cool cities for lesbians.

The queer cities I’ve fallen in love with.

A comprehensive guide to finding Sapphic babes in The Hamptons.

From standout restaurants that’ll accommodate your whole queer crew to where to buy bespoke suits that unleash your inner andro to LGBTQ-owned salons for the femmes in town, GO’s serving up the ultimate summer guide to the Big Apple.

Now that you have made it legal, celebrate your bliss with a well-deserved honeymoon! Whether your post-nuptial dreams take place on a sunny beach or snow-capped peaks, we have got you covered. Check out our trio of choices for your romantic escape.

Winter activities in the Green Mountain state heat up

Foodie culture and quirky enclaves in the Emerald City

Unenthused by your non-existent travel budget? Sometimes the most exotic weekend getaways are right in our own backyard. It’s time to ditch another hot and humid summer in the city and catch the boat out of town.

San Francisco couple travels the world in search of Supergays

A smart set of LGBT-owned accommodations, from charming historic hotels to an ultra-fabulous resort with views to match.

New views of gay fave San Francisco; the Appalachian gayborhood in Asheville; and Chicago, the City of the Big Shoulders and Bigger Appetites

There’s no stopping the lesbian travel boom. From exotic destinations to boozy cruises, this year’s trends are off to a jet-setting start.

Gail Marlene Schwartz on the do’s and don’ts of vacationing with kids

Where do you go when you want to go big? Try Berlin, Europe’s most dynamic metropolis; Mexico City, the largest metro area in the Western Hemisphere; and Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital

Out of Town columnist Andrew Collins preps sun-starved readers for a sexy spring break

Mykonos, Greece, Sedona, Arizona, Niagara Falls, Ontario

A romantic winter escape can impress a new match, rekindle love with an old flame or provide the setting for your nuptials—so we’ve chosen five lesbian-friendly inns in the northeast states that have legalized marriage equality. You’ll never feel second-class on these first-class getaways.

Summer may be over, but the spray tans will have to wait, thanks to these fabulous winter getaways. Before you pack away those flip flops and bikinis, check out the tropical adventures from lesbian travel powerhouses Olivia, Sweet and Alyson Adventures designed with you in mind.

Whether you’re a bunny trailer or a skilled slalomist, an avid adventurer or an explorer of spa treatments, gay ski weeks promise high-class accommodations coupled with exhilarating outdoor activity.

“Skyscraper City” is ready to show you the future

By day, Los Angeles thrums with creative energy and showbiz deal-making. At night, the city turns into the West Coast hub of lesbian nightlife. GO explores L.A.’s daytime dramas and after-dark happenings.

Keep your travel dollars in the family and take a trip around the good ol’ U.S. of A. From luxe hotels to vegan dining to nightlife, Boston and the Big Island of Hawaii offer unique experiences for the savvy Sapphist.

Is Stockholm, Sweden the world’s gayest city? Its fabulous residents and 6.5 million annual visitors might say so. With a cosmopolitan attitude and enough activities and sights to keep tourists occupied for a month, the “capital of Scandinavia” proves that Sweden offers more than just meatballs.

Straddling Europe and Asia, the ancient city of Istanbul has been a capital of vanished empires and the vanguard of Western-style culture and modern arts. Find out why this seductive metropolis has been luring visitors since 1000 BC.

The spicy allure of Hong Kong and its tomboy culture

Whether you’re celebrating your nuptials with a well-deserved honeymoon, or just in need of a vacation, put Reykjavik or Buenos Aires on your itinerary. Each locale has legalized same-sex marriage, so you’ll never feel like a second class citizen, even if you’re flying coach.

Lisbon, Park City, Curaçao, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel—relieve your post-holiday slump and expand your horizons with our picks for exciting winter travel.