The Best In Queer Travel

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.

What happened in Puerto Rico won’t stay in Puerto Rico! The inaugural Valhalla Women’s Week took the island of Vieques by storm—
and hundreds of women will never be the same.

Exploring the little island with big flavor

“Skyscraper City” is ready to show you the future

Glamour, Glitz and Girls – Las Vegas Has All Three in Spades. Carole Pope Recaps Her Spell in Sin City.

Munich, Germany; The Adirondacks, Nice, The Caribbean

Glitter sunscreen? Check. Bottle of water? Check. A cellphone for taking down cute chicks’ digits? Check! But before you let loose on Pride Weekend, plan on exploring the best of New York City between disco naps. GO hand-picks the not-to-be-missed spots for dining, shopping and playing in the Big Apple’s best lezzie locales. And, if you’re looking for cultural and nightlife events, see our A&E and Nightlife sections for the best of NYC’s Pride season happenings.

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.

How three travelers found themselves in Tennessee in search of a country legend

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

Club Skirts brings you the world’s biggest lesbian party–five days of mind-blowing entertainment and the unveiling of the next generation of pop superstars

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.

Maggie C. Events, Pandora Events and GO Magazine make your fantasy come true: An exclusive luxury Caribbean vacation at one of the world’s premier resorts, the Vieques W Retreat and Spa!

New Yorkers are a discerning bunch. Call it survival mentality, but in this concrete jungle of relentless stimulation, we have strong opinions when it comes to fun. Whether you’re a native, a recent transplant or an eager visitor, our picks for the Best of New York are for you. Get off your sofa, grab your BFF and check out GO’s favorite eats, boutiques and places to play in the frantic but fabulous city we call home. Stay tuned for more Best of New York, and visit gomag.com.

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

More than just Kiwis and Lord of the Rings, New Zealand blends
cosmopolitan attitude with some of the Southern Hemisphere’s
most spectacular scenery—and it’s surprisingly easy on your wallet

Set in a valley along the river Guadalquivir, modern Seville is a fusion of Spanish and Moorish art, architecture and history, creating a uniquely romantic setting.

An affordable guide to the city of light!

Buddhas and bars and big elephants, oh my! GO’s Erin Cochran discovers Southeast Asia

Affectionately known as the “Marvelous City” by the locals, Rio is a cosmopolitan city nestled between stunning endless beaches and lush rainforest topped mountains. With a great exchange rate from the U.S. dollar to the Brazilian Real, a trip to Brazil provides great bang for your buck. Brazil’s friendly and vibrant Latin culture will entice you from the moment you arrive.

This fall, Sweet launches from New Orleans!

Did your summer travel budget go toward the Con-Ed bill this year? It’s OK. GO’s perennial fab five favorite getaways are affordable, accessible and offer more than ever before!

Buddhas and bars and big elephants, oh my! GO’s Erin Cochran discovers Southeast Asia

Six fun Getaways that won’t break your bank

You don’t need a passport to explore the USA. Enjoy grits and shrimp in the dirty South, rope some cowgirls in the Southwest or cruise gay celebrities in LA.

Three international destinations you’ll want to explore

The seaside village with love to spare

The newest lesbian cruise line’s environmentally friendly approach to travel makes fun in the sun affordable and completely guilt-free

Puerto Rico, Norway and Stowe, VT with Ski Bums

Tapas and wine, sea air and sunshine-what more could you want in a vacation? (Besides a healthy dose of cultcha, that is.)

We know, your vacation fund isn’t as fat as it used to be. But now’s the time to stuff your piggy bank, tabulate your frequent flyer miles and start planning a trip to somewhere far, far away: Tokyo, Japan or Queensland, Australia.