Places that slay at self-expression

Travel is all about letting go of life’s stresses, finding yourself and having fun, right? Unfortunately, the reality is that picking a place to do all this is a lot harder for the LGBTQ+ community right now. It takes a lot more research into where to visit, where to stay and where to go out to pick your next destination – one that slays at self-expression and celebrates you for being you

You deserve to be yourself, wherever you are in the world. Whether you fancy celebrating at a Pride event, seeking out the best LGBTQ+-friendly clubbing spots, or just want to chill on a dreamy beach, check out these picks to get yourself a country that campaigns for gay rights and plays those club classics x 

P.S. all the pics you see on this page are from our very own LGBTQ+ travellers in the First Choice team.

Top LGBTQ+ beach destinations

Sun, sand and relaxation – or all-night beach-party vibes. These LGBTQ+ friendly beach destinations do both. 

Why pick from LGBTQ+

Top LGBTQ+ city destinations

These city break picks are serving urban, brat realness for your next LGBTQ+ holiday. 

Staying safe

We want everyone to be able to enjoy their holiday with their family or their tribe, their way. It’s important to research the destinations that you’re visiting on holiday, to know exactly what the legal regulations are. 

Best LGBTQ+ hotels

These hotels all welcome the LGBTQ+ community with a few special features 

Best experiences for LGBTQ+ holidays

Check out these top experiences to build out your break.  

LGBTQ+ holiday inspiration

Read our articles for all the hottest LGBTQ+ holiday recs to get planning.  

FAQs

Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, we’ve shortlisted some of the best places known for their inclusivity, queer culture and camp party scene, ofc – get yourself a country that campaigns for gay rights and plays those club classics x It’s all in this article.  

We understand that travelling as an LGBTQ+ person these days can be daunting. So, make sure you look up the government‘s travel advice page, specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Whether youre with your family or your chosen family, everyone should be able to enjoy their holiday. Our selection of Family holidays cover a wide range of destinations, so there’s something for everyone.  

Hi, it’s me, Thomas (he/him)! I work for First Choice in the Marketing team and have been looking at different ways we can improve our LGBTQ+ holidays. I’ve had some amazing help from my other colleagues and members of the community, too – they’ve provided the gorg travel pics you can see on this page.

As a proud gay man, I understand the challenges of going abroad these days. Whether it be laws or restrictions, it can be really daunting. I deffo recommend checking out our blogs for some recommendations. PS, Berlin is my absolute fave holiday pick.

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