Travel - Gay Star News

Big Boy Pride brings plus-size beauty and deeper love to Florida
It’s the world’s only Pride festival for LGBTI big men of color and those who admire them
Sam Smith's wonderful life in travel, in 10 cute pics
Imagine his passport stamps...
6 rustic lodges with a view for your next UK sweet escape
From the rolling hills of the Highlands to North Devon’s rugged coastlines
International Mr Leather, Chicago Pride and other festivals to celebrate summer in Illinois
Midsommarfest, Springfield Pridefest and more!
Gay Bermuda tourism CEO: LGBTI boycott 'counter-intuitive' after marriage equality reversal
EXCLUSIVE: ’Take the emotion out of it, compare us to other island nations – Bermuda actually has a progressive track record’ says Kevin Dallas

Sam Smith's wonderful life in travel, in 10 cute pics

Imagine his passport stamps...

6 rustic lodges with a view for your next UK sweet escape

From the rolling hills of the Highlands to North Devon’s rugged coastlines

Gay Bermuda tourism CEO: LGBTI boycott 'counter-intuitive' after marriage equality reversal

EXCLUSIVE: ’Take the emotion out of it, compare us to other island nations – Bermuda actually has a progressive track record’ says Kevin Dallas

COMPETITION: 2 people needed to be the faces of Pride at Heathrow Airport

Europe's biggest airport and Digital Pride are giving two LGBTI travelers the chance to join its iconic Welcome Campaign in July

From castles to cottages, 8 perfect holiday ideas for a prince or princess

From cozy chateaus to elegant towers, these Truly Unique properties are where your fairytale dreams come true!

5 reasons why Sweden is the perfect EuroPride host

LGBTI extravaganza kicks off in Stockholm on 27 July, with Gothenburg taking over from 14 August

San Francisco Airport set to rename a terminal after Harvey Milk

The gay rights hero was the first openly gay men to be elected to public office in the US. He was murdered in 1978

We asked the UK Foreign Office for LGBTI travel advice – this is what we learned

If you're traveling to an LGBTI-unfriendly country, you might want to read this first

5 awesome US Pride festivals to put in your diary early

Have you ever celebrated Pride in another country?

Gay Asian experience: Why it is now the hottest gay travel trend

Gay Asia had always been a controversial destination for gay travelers. This statement is long outdated and we are going to prove it!

Holiday romance: 7 romantic properties to fall in love with on your next vacay

Treat your partner to an intimate getaway to remember – such as in a lighthouse, a tower or an old train carriage!

7 sweet pics of gay porn stars as tourists

These entirely SFW shots show them in a different light

Violet Chachki's life in travel: ‘I was the first Ru girl in India and Beirut'

EXCLUSIVE: Star on visiting homophobic countries, touring with Shangela and Kennedy and who should win All Stars

12 beautiful gay and gay-friendly guys from Cape Town (NSFW)

Queer travel magazine Elska heads to Africa for the first time

Nyle DiMarco's cowboy hat is making us want to visit Colorado

Howdy partner!

Sam Smith ‘puked’ in gay bar on Sydney vacation

We’ve all been there… haven’t we?!

Ginspiration: 7 Scottish island gins to try in your lifetime

What's your favorite tipple?

POLL: What is the least LGBTI-friendly US state?

Vote now, and tell us why you voted that way!

Why Austin, Texas is the South's weirdest, queerest city

From bats to parking lot bars, the Texas capital is a liberal oasis of cool surprises

This gay kiss is incredibly romantic and an accident waiting to happen

... or is it?

Why Kansas isn't as homophobic as you might think

The Westboro Baptist Church may be based here – but there's no place like home, says gay writer C.J. Janovy

UK ranks as second-most LGBTI friendly country in Europe

Which country came in first?

Which countries are the most and least gay-friendly in 2018?

Two countries tied for first place

12 beautiful gay and gay-friendly guys from Cape Town (NSFW)

Queer travel magazine Elska heads to Africa for the first time

These gay-friendly countries will upgrade your upcoming romantic holidays

Are you planning your next romantic gay trip but don't know which country to choose?

Why lush, LGBTI-friendly Slovenia is more than just Melania Trump's homeland

Alpine vistas a la Austria, Italian-esque coastline and a cool, cultural capital – the First Lady's outed Europe's best-kept secret

12 breathtaking Scottish island locations to add to your travel bucket list

From the romantic Butt of Lewis Lighthouse to the Northern Lights over the Callanish Stones

48 hours in Lisbon, Portugal (and a further 24 on the island of Madeira)

Combine the Portuguese capital and the paradise island for a perfect mix of city life and nature, tradition and modernity

Amanda Lepore's life in travel: 'I've lived in the same hotel since the early 90s'

EXCLUSIVE: The transsexual icon on cosmetic tourism, Tinder on the road and why she dislikes the word 'transgender'

Collabro's Jamie Lambert on his life in travel: 'My mum worries when I go to anti-gay countries'

EXCLUSIVE: The openly gay BGT star on dream wedding locations and headlining a musical theater festival (at sea)...

Violet Chachki's life in travel: ‘I was the first Ru girl in India and Beirut'

EXCLUSIVE: Star on visiting homophobic countries, touring with Shangela and Kennedy and who should win All Stars

How gay travel blogger couple Doug and Sanj got to see 50 countries

The Travelling Gays' lives in travel – from surprise Santorini proposals to trekking Yosemite with their moms!

Meet the gay dads on a mission to show their cute kids the world

INTERVIEW: 2 Travel Dads Chris and Rob on the fun of family travel with sons Oliver and Elliott: 'It’s part of how they live'

Mark Feehily's life in travel – 'Homophobia abroad? I was chased in London for holding hands with a guy'

EXCLUSIVE: The Westlife star on Mykonos' gay scene and partying with Mariah in Capri

Big Boy Pride brings plus-size beauty and deeper love to Florida

It’s the world’s only Pride festival for LGBTI big men of color and those who admire them

International Mr Leather, Chicago Pride and other festivals to celebrate summer in Illinois

Midsommarfest, Springfield Pridefest and more!

Miami Beach celebrated diversity with one huge LGBTI beach party - see the photos here

The entire LGBTI spectrum was visible in Miami Beach this weekend - and it was all kinds of beautiful

15 pictures of this year's Dinah Weekend that will give you serious FOMO

A whole weekend of partying just for queer women?! Take us with you next time

15 stars and celebs who have partied at The Dinah Shore Weekend

From Lady Gaga to Tegan & Sara, every lady celeb loves taking part in the epic Dinah Weekend

Bristol Pride announces its first wave of acts for 2018 festival

Bristol Pride, in the west of England, will run from 2-15 July, with the main festival on Saturday 14 July

Gay Star News adds Leeds Pride to its annual UK pride bags road trip

The world’s only 24-7 LGBTI website will hand out 2,500 exclusive pride bags

When is Pride? Check out our international Pride calendar 2018

Major Pride events coming up over the coming months...

10 amazing pics as Sydney Mardi Gras celebrates 40 years

And Cher has appeared in the parade!

Kylie Minogue will play NYC Pride’s Pride Island this June

And she'll be joined by Tove Lo!

Gay pro rugby star Sam Stanley wants fans to live with him in Sicily

Don’t pass up the chance of an Italian homestay vacay!

Jamaicans invite LGBTIs to join them for Pride, despite gay sex being illegal

Gay Star News is proud to be global media partner of Montego Bay Pride 2018 in Jamaica

WATCH: Check out Heather Peace's perfect family getaway in Cornwall – complete with owls!

Singer and actress gave birth to twin girls back in June – and they're SO cute!

Colton Haynes and fiance go totally bare on vacation for full moon

The lovers show off their own full moons (NSFW)

6 gay-friendly beaches and 6 gay-friendly islands in Thailand

LGBTI people are embraced throughout this glorious Asian country – not just in the cities!

Forget tents and go glamping in these camping pods

A new way to discover Brighton, Britain’s LGBTI seaside capital

5 incredible UK beach destinations for a perfect seaside summer

From the pebbled bays of Sussex to the rambling Jurassic Coast

St Pete: The best gay-friendly beach city you’ve never heard of

A stunning gay beach, world-class art, gourmet food and a colorful night-time Pride

Discover Nineteen Brighton and the art and food-loving gay couple who run it

This guesthouse brought boutique style and concierge service to the city

Immerse yourself in the spectacular region of Puglia

Meet Sergio and Kendall – the founders of Italy Gay Travels, helping travellers to discover the Italian destination of Puglia. Why are you focusing Italy Gay Travels on the region of

Forest Holidays: Enjoy wild adventure or just relax in the woods

We headed to Thorpe Forest to relax in the hottub of our luxurious cabin in the woods

Gay Asian experience: Why it is now the hottest gay travel trend

Gay Asia had always been a controversial destination for gay travelers. This statement is long outdated and we are going to prove it!

Nyle DiMarco's cowboy hat is making us want to visit Colorado

Howdy partner!

Check out gay hiker’s stunning nature photography

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lennington based in Seattle, Washington, takes every opportunity to explore the great outdoors

6 amazing Disney movies and the magical locations that inspired them

Do you know where Frozen is set? What about Beauty and the Beast?

The 10 reasons why you should grab a kilt and visit Aberdeenshire, Scotland

But will you wear the kilt like a true Scotsman? (Spoiler: I didn't)

How we updated a 70-year-old brand to make it LGBTI-friendly

Holiday company Hoseasons looked again at its values and set out to make its customers and colleagues proud

How Russell Tovey took pet pooch Rocky for walkies around the world, in 17 cute pics

They have matching ears!

Britain’s canals are the most unlikely and best destination for a group gay holiday

Get your friends together and wind down in these wildlife corridors

Plan your travel around a triathlon

1500m swim. 40 km cycle. 10 km run

Meet the first same-sex couple to wed at sea on a major cruise line

And the ceremony was officiated by the captain!

Hire a boat and hit the high seas

Add these destinations to your island cruising wish-list

We sailed the Med on a luxury yacht and it ruined us forever

Watersports, excursions, explosive dining – how we found travel nirvana with SeaDream II

Celebrity Cruises says same-sex weddings performed on board now legally recognized

Love wins!

7 mind-blowing gay hotspots to tick off your bucket list on a multi-stop cruise

How many of these queer capitals have you been to?

Celebrity Edge: Explore the cruise ship of the future

A ship that gives you a way to look through walls and a new view of the sea

Joan Collins to be godmother of a cruise ship, because of course she is

Could she be more glamorous?

Kellie Maloney lends star power to 2017 Mediterranean trans cruise

Former boxing promoter is known for her love of traveling

Gaydio Presents Out at Sea: presenters Chris and Emma on 2017's epic LGBTI-inclusive Med cruise

Take to the waves (literally) with radio stars on voyage visiting Rome, Cannes, Palma and more (4-11 June 2017)

Cruising to a Caribbean culinary heaven

Are you a fan of cooking – and eating – fine food? Celebrity Cruises has expanded its culinary attractions for those on some of its Caribbean routes

Hot helicopter pilots react as their West Point wedding story sweeps the world

EXCLUSIVE: 'The outpouring of love is overwhelming' Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino tell GSN

8 LGBTI-friendly gateway cities for winter sports that are super chill

Snowboarders and ski bunnies, dust off those boots!

Forget Bears Week, Musk Ox safaris are top of the gaycation calendar now

Take your tribe north and meet ‘The Bearded One’ in Norway

Four lessons we learned at European Gay Ski Week

The ninth European Gay Ski Week took place last month in the French Alps: the team from gay social network Blued joined the fun

5 steps to apres-ski heaven in the Austrian Alps

Let the alpine beauty of Tirol's arlberg1800 RESORT soothe your soul

28 pics of hot guys in cold climes at Aspen Gay Ski Week

Snow queens Katya and Ginger Minj among the guests in Aspen, Colorado

5 perfect Swedish experiences for 2017

These are the reasons you need to visit one of the world's most LGBTI-friendly countries next year

This is why Stockholm is a perfectly quirky winter wonderland

Think Christmas markets, wholesome, warming food and ice-skating under the stars

Sexy Santa: 6 insanely hot pics as ‘Hip Nic’ goes silver fox, hits London

Meet Daddy Christmas – and consider your childhoods ruined...

Antarctica named world's 'first LGBT-friendly continent' – here are 21 amazing images to celebrate

Who wants to look at some super cute penguins?!

Why Bern is more than just the world's most Instagrammable winter city
Medieval marvels, breathtaking beauty, cultural kudos – here are the Swiss capital's top photo ops
Learn a language and travel like a local
Immerse yourself in Germany for an authentic experience of this fascinating country
The rebirth of Downtown Manhattan, New York City
David Hudson discovers a new vibrancy and buzz in the Big Apple’s financial district
12 places to eat, drink and party in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City
The neighborhood has become a gay hotspot in the last decade, and also offers hundreds of food options
World's most elegant cities revealed (and only one US city makes top 10)
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