TOP 3 LGBTQ TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2023

The sun is shining brightly, summer is underway, a good percentage of the world’s inhabitants have had their COVID-19 vaccination, and the Top 3 best destinations for LGBT have been published.
Hurray, we can all finally take some time off, and enjoy the bliss of a much-desired holiday!
For over a year, a great many compulsory travelers, among which a lot of LGBTQ people, have been surfing the web for gay travel destinations, watching destination movies and daydreaming about exotic abodes in the world’s best destinations for LGBT travel.

Yes, the last 14 months have definitely left us all aching to move freely and at leisure, and itching for new, different, inspiring scenarios and backdrops.
Ready for some beauty, novelty and excitement? Right, so let’s focus on the best destinations for LGBT and pack!

How to choose the best destinations for LGBT travel? What countries offer secure, welcoming and engaging gay travel destinations?

Savvy LGBTQ travelers are well aware that selecting a safe gay travel destination, with a pleasurable, cordial and responsive ambiance, is key.

Choosing one’s gay travel destination is an important decision that needs to be pondered thoughtfully, keeping local traditions and culture in mind as well as one’s own personal preferences.

Many countries may in fact appear hospitable, but there still are places where LGBTQ travelers may, in some situations, feel uncomfortable or somewhat out of place.

Vacations are precious, and luckily the world is full of wonderfully alluring countries and regions where LGBTQ are earnestly and gladly welcomed.
But how can one be sure to find the best destination for LGBT travel?

No worries, we did the homework for you! Studying the trends, talking with the experts, and reviewing the surveys, we came up with a TOP 3 hottest LGBTQ travel destinations for 2023.

Eager to explore, experience local culture and lose yourself in glorious vistas and superb local fare? Read on for straight-to-the-point, attentively drafted advice on the best destinations for LGBT travel, the very best places for LGBTQ vacations!

Traveling alone? With your beloved? Or with a whole group of LGBTQ friends? Whomever you’re with, and whatever your preferences, we’ve hand-picked the most enticing and inspiring travel destinations for your upcoming vacation.

Enjoy the manifold pleasures of a revitalizing travel experience in one of the following marvelous places!

TOP 3 rainbow travel destinations for 2023 - best destinations for LGBT travel

Mykonos – because it’s irresistible
Spain – for the passion, the flamboyance, and the flamenco
Florida – for the vibrant ambiance, throbbing nightlife and dazzling beaches

Mykonos

A balmy Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and sun-drenched clusters of whitewashed houses dripping with bougainvillea. And then again soul-satisfying peasant cuisine, smiling locals, ouzo and simply legendary nightlife!

Year in and year out, Mykonos reconfirms itself as the most seductive, flirtatious, fun and fashionable LGBTQ travel destination in the world. Boasting fiery sunsets and dreamy sunrises, style and glamour, breathtaking scenery, cool cocktail bars and sophisticated clubs. Mykonos, one of the planet’s best destinations for LGBT travel, charms all, and has something to offer everyone.

During the day, culture fans will enjoy visiting the Delos archaeological site, called “Apollo’s birthplace”, and the marvelous Greek Orthodox Church of Paraportiani, with its splendid dome.

But Mykonos’ most striking feature are its beaches: enchantingly beautiful, extensive, and caressed by pristine crystal-clear waters. The most popular with LGBTQ travelers are Elia Beach and Super Paradise Beach.

Elia Beach, the island’s longest sandy beach, is where one can find sunbeds, restaurants, bars and great sports facilities including paraskiing, water-skiing and windsurfing, while Super Paradise Beach is famous for its zesty and high-spirited ambiance, and dazzling night time beach parties. LGBTQ travelers looking for a more peaceful atmosphere will enjoy Paraga Beach, where they can just lay back and enjoy the breeze.

Treat yourself to: a luxury vacation in refined, sophisticated premises, and enjoy starlit nights and sweet dreams surrounded by authentically Greek charm and elegance. See a collection of 4 outrageously beautiful Villas here.

Spain

Stirring landscapes, over 8000 km of coastline, bewitching art and architecture and a sensual, eloquent soul. Colorful and flamboyant, Spain is one of the best destinations for LGBT travel.

Boasting splendidly maintained Roman ruins, jewel-like churches and cathedrals, and visionary examples of modern art – think Salvador Dalí,Pablo Picasso and Gaudí – Spain, Europe’s sunniest county, is a treasure chest of history, art, and passion.

From head to toe, all of its delightful towns, mesmerizing cities and islands wholeheartedly welcome LGBTQ travelers.
One of the reasons why this is one of the best destinations for LGBT travel is that Spain was one of the very first countries to legislate in favor of same-sex marriage, back in 2005, and, although most locals are Catholic, the new law was widely celebrated!

Hence, LGBTQ travelers are more than welcome everywhere from lively throbbing Madrid, where the annual Pride Parade and rich LGBTQ film festivals are held, to Barcelona’s tireless ramblas.
As of today, however, the hottest rainbow spots are Sitges, renowned for its glitterati, sophisticated nighttime scenario and amazing Carnival, and Mallorca.

Offering celestial panoramas dotted by olive groves, almond trees, evocative ancient fincas, and mysterious monasteries, Mallorca truly is the Balearic Islands’ purest gem.

Culture fans will be attracted by the neolithic remnants, and vestiges of Chopin’s life here, while sports fans and beach-devotees may take their pick among countless thrilling and diverting activities, and miles of gorgeous sun-kissed beaches.

Whatever one’s preferences, the best way to appreciate la isla bonita’s unique atmosphere, and enjoy an authentic insider’s view of its soul, is staying in the countryside. Es Raco d’Arta, a luxury resort built within the premises of a historical estate, offers panoramic views, swimming pools and sublime comfort in finely appointed suites.
The added value? Wellness treatments and yoga classes!

Florida

Glorious Caribbean-like white beaches, tantalizing restaurants, roaring nightlife and a gorgeous unspoiled natural environment. Endowed with striking sights and attractions, like Cape Canaveral and Disneyworld, a vibrant yet laid back lifestyle, and all that one can dream of in terms of contemporary art and local character, the Sunshine State is one of the world’s most LGBTQ welcoming countries, definitely one of the best destinations for LGBT travel, and gay travel to Key West Florida is one of the attractions!

Renowned for many years as one of the most exciting gay travel destinations, Fort Lauderdale, and nearby Wilton Manors, host over 1.1 million of LGBTQ visitors per year. Renowned for the Pride Fort Lauderdale event that takes place every February (since 1977!) the area is filled with local color and houses over 100 gay-owned bars and clubs, cafés and restaurants. Local cultural sights include the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, known as the “LGBTQ community’s Smithsonian”, and sports fans can enjoy kayaking, or renting paddle boats.

Gay travel to Key West Florida is so popular that this delightful town has been repeatedly awarded with the title “Best Gay Resort Town” by readers of Out Traveler magazine. Miami Beach, known as the “Gay Riviera” is also a sublime rainbow travel destination, and one can learn all about its eventful history and leading-edge art, joining the Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour. Managed by the Miami Design Preservation League the tour comprises viewing of the places that feature LGBTQ special interest sights.

Finally, LGBTQ travelers will be sure to enjoy Orlando, the holiday spot that yearly lures over 150,000 red-shirted travelers, including a number of LGBTQ families with their children, for the one-week-long Gay Days event held in the area’s theme parks.

Insider’s tip: traveling with friends or your family? Make the most of your stay in the Sunshine State booking a private villa with a charming garden of your own. Located between Orlando and Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach is an exquisite tastefully furnished and perfectly equipped vacation home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a wide veranda, spacious kitchen and garden.

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