Top 5 Travel Destinations to Celebrate Embracing Diversity
Today, there are more and more wonderful destinations where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel welcomed and celebrated.People who identify as LGBTQ+ have the chance to visit places that value diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance when they travel. Here are some of the best LGBTQ+ travel destinations to choose from, as reported by The Times Travel, for an unforgettable adventure.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a popular destination that is progressive and open to diverse LGBTQ+ visitors, Travel Weekly reports. The Schöneberg and Kreuzberg neighborhoods are the center of activities in the German capital that has a thriving clubbing scene year‑round, that becomes exceptional during Pride Month (June 28 to July 23). The unique event line-up focuses on campaigning on key issues for the LGBTQ+ community, including Rainbow families, HIV/Aids and eastern Europe – through panels, meetings and workshops. The event closes with the fantastic Christopher Street Day parade.
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Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv is often called “gay capital of the Middle East”. The exciting city offers a welcoming LGBTQ+ scene. Visitors can relax on the coastal city’s amazing beaches, enjoy the nightlife, and join the colorful Pride Parade, one of the largest in the region. Tel Aviv’s pride celebrations will be held from June 4-10. The city boasts miles of beachfront, gourmet dining and endless partying. Tourists can also do day trips to the unique Dead Sea or historic Jerusalem.
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town stands out as the most popular destination in South Africa that embraces diversity. Visitors can explore the beauty of Table Mountain, immerse themselves in the city’s dynamic culture, and join in the lively Cape Town Pride festivities.Known as the safest place in Africa for the LGBTQ+ community, South Africa hosts Cape Town Pride in February/March and Johannesburg Pride in October, but both cities offer exciting nightlife all year round.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city offers visitors a welcoming LGBTQ+ experience while they can enjoy stunning natural wonders. Tourists who participate in the inclusive Reykjavik Pride celebrations can also visit geothermal hot springs and see the breathtaking Northern Lights. The tiny capital of Reykjavik has several gay bars, but its Pride festival 8-13 August is when it is most popular to visit.
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Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community is known to be embracing and inclusive. WorldPride starts with the iconic Sydney Opera House lit up with a Progress Pride Flag, the Lonley Planet reports. WorldPride is timed to take place at the same time as Sydney’s famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, one of the largest LGBTIQ+ celebrations in the world, which takes place during February or March of each year. The heart of gay Sydney is the Darlinghurst neighborhood and the city hosts the yearly Queer Screen film festival.
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