Gay Travel Blog
Get Up and Go
Worldwide vacation ideas for the out and smart traveler.
Read OutSmart Magazine's article on worldwide vacation ideas for the out and smart summer traveler.
"As the days grow longer and the nights grow warmer, GLBT travelers start to make their plans for summer travel. In the past few years, the options for queer travelers have exploded as more and more hotels and event organizers are beginning to realize the need for gay-friendly destinations, and more cultures are becoming tolerant of people across the sexual spectrum." Read More
25 Gay Hot Spots
Gay destinations and tours in the next 12 months
Read OutSmart Magazine's Top 25 not-to-be-missed gay travel destinations. As far-reaching as an Austin, Texas dance party weekend, a motorcycle tour of France and hikes through a "lesbian's paradise" of waterfalls and trails in New Hampshire, there is something for everyone. After reading this blog, you'll be flipping through your atlas and gathering your friends for the gay vacation of a lifetime.
"The world of gay and lesbian travel has exploded over the past decade. Today there are not just the traditional party weekends..." Read More
Fun in the Sun
An Annual Travel Guide
A Brokeback Mountain weekend in Dallas, Texas, the Cancun International Gay Festival and some light summer reading are some of the resources gathered into this yearly travel guide from OutSmart Magazine.
"The biggest announcement of all is RSVP's all-gay transatlantic crossing on board the Queen Mary 2. Yes, the Queen will be full of queens for a six-day crossing from New York to Southhampton. My initial thought was 'Ah, Mediterranean -- been there, done that!' Then I saw the itinerary. I will be going..." Read More
Flight Cancellations
How to handle things if a flight is cancelled
A relaxing holiday or an event you've been excited about can quickly become a nightmare if you were trying to catch a connecting flight or a departing ship. Get briefed on the first things you should do when you find out your flight has been cancelled.
"The gate staff may tell you that they are unloading the luggage and you have to collect it and then go get rebooked – if that happens DO NOT GO TO GET YOUR LUGGAGE FIRST. It will take a while before it shows up and in the meanwhile you can get your tickets issued..." Read More
