Category: Gay & Lesbian Travel

India wants to ditch ‘offensive and embarrassing' GAY airport code

India wants to ditch ‘offensive and embarrassing' GAY airport code

By on Feb 07, 2022 in Air Travel, Asia, Gay & Lesbian Travel, India, Regions, Speciality Travel
In a report tabled in parliament last month, India’s Committee on Public Undertakings has recommended to the government that the airport code for Gaya Airport, also known as Bodhgaya Airport, be changed. The panel asked that government officials take the matter up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). An IATA airport code is a
Live your true love: 5 non-discriminatory Greek destinations

Live your true love: 5 non-discriminatory Greek destinations

By on Aug 14, 2019 in Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
A land where discrimination doesn’t exist, but accepts all humans with no judgement and criticism. Yes, that’s a place we would all love to visit, to be free to express ourselves and enjoy the company of our loved ones. That’s what vacationing is all about and yes, that destination is Greece. The 4 islands and
Brazil's top 5 celebrations

Brazil's top 5 celebrations

By on Sep 29, 2015 in Brazil, Events, Food and Drink, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
World famous for its colourful carnivals and fabulous parties, Brazil is already preparing for the celebrations of 2016. Visitors to this diverse and fascinating country can expect flamboyant outfits bedecked with glitter and sequins, extravagant make up and endless parades of beautifully crafted floats. With carnivals taking place all over the country it can be
Luxury vacationing for gays only

Luxury vacationing for gays only

By on Apr 19, 2008 in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Greece, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
A new company – Steele Luxury Travel – has been established by Dane Steele Green, to cater specifically for the gay luxury travel market.   The company currently offers a number of vacation packages to perhaps predictable destinations such as Buenos Aires and Mykonos.   Here’s a short summary of what’s currently on offer: Buenos

Attitude Hotels

By on Mar 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Germany, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, North America, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Founded by Pedro Castro, Attitude Hotels is a new hotel brand specifically geared towards gays and lesbians of a discerning nature. They offer a selection of over twenty-five hotels in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the USA. By next year, the objective is to propose
So Pride and So Privileged at Sofitel LA

So Pride and So Privileged at Sofitel LA

By on Jun 02, 2007 in Accommodation, California, Events, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Hotels, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
Sofitel LA embraces a rainbow of guests with three  So Pride  package options for Los Angeles Pride 2007. The premium offerings coincide with the annual commemoration of a gay liberation movement started in New York in June 1969. The festival and parade celebrate love, equality and pride. From 8th to 10th June, Sofitel LA hosts
PlanetOut Gay and Lesbian Travel Awards

PlanetOut Gay and Lesbian Travel Awards

By on Jun 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
The winners of the 13th annual PlanetOut.com gay and lesbian travel awards can be found by following this link. Amongst the numerous winners are Spain (Destination of the Year), Provincetown (Best Gay Resort Town), American Airlines (Best Airline), Hyatt Hotels & Resorts (Best Gay Hotel Collection) and Crystal Cruises (Best Cruise Company).
Elton John extends honeymoon

Elton John extends honeymoon

By on Jan 10, 2006 in Africa, Celebrities, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Honeymoons, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
One honeymoon isn’t enough for Elton John and David Furnish. They’re avoiding the British winter and leaving their Venice honeymoon for a safari in South Africa.   Rather strangely, they’re also  invisting their friend, Liz Hurley (who you think would be concentrating on her own wedding plans), along with them.   The expression “two’s company,
Elton John on honeymoon

Elton John on honeymoon

By on Dec 29, 2005 in Celebrities, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Honeymoons, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Elton John and David Furnish – who are probably the world’s most famous honeymooners right now – are apparently spending the time in Venice.  They have a villa on Giudecca, one of the islands of Venice’s lagoon. They have ventured into St. Marks Square and been spotted having lunch at the famous  Harry’s Bar.