Adventure seekers shouldn't skimp on Tahiti. The post Tahiti: A Surf & Turf Adventure Paradise first appeared on Traveling IQ ..read more

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to The Islands of Tahiti - French Polynesia The post Welcoming LGBTQ+ Travelers to The Islands of Tahiti first appeared on Traveling IQ ..read more

Dominique Crenn-Photo: Eliot Blondet for Air France In a sea of celebrity chefs, Dominique Crenn soars, bringing her artistry to a new collaboration with Air France. She is the first female chef to earn three Michelin stars in the United States, a James Beard Award winner, and the recipient of the World’s 50 Best “Icon Award.” Born in France, she credits her parents for instilling a love of fine dining from an early age. Yet it wasn’t until she moved to San Francisco in 1988 that Crenn began her path to (Michelin) stardom.  From San Francisco to Paris to a uniting bridge 40,000 feet in th ..read more

Fire Island Pines–Photo: Facebook Big changes are coming to Fire Island Pines in 2025.  Tristan Schukraft, CEO of Tryst Hospitality and MISTR (the telehealth company best known for providing PrEP across the United States) acquired 75% of the Fire Island Pines commercial district–including the Pavilion nightclub, Blue Whale, Canteen, the hotel and pool deck, retail shops and docks along the harbor. “Fire Island Pines has been a queer hub for multiple generations of the LGBT community. As businesses and neighborhoods turn over, it’s important for the next generation of gay entrepreneurs to ..read more

Photo: Source Journeys in India What’s the recipe for the perfect vacation? Start with a dream destination. Stir in unique cultural experiences, exquisite food and luxury accommodations. Add a double dose of safety, knowing every tourism partner has been vetted for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. And sprinkle with friendships that last a lifetime.  Joining a group trip takes all the stress out of travel. You benefit from decades of travel experience, existing partnerships with local guides, and itineraries customized for our community–all without having to plan, coordinate or worry.  Now, go sav ..read more

Medellín Pride Take a sip. Have a dream. And wake up in Medellín. It’s that simple when the LGBTQ+ travel experts at OUT in Colombia plan your trip.  This summer, OUT in Colombia is hosting a group trip structured around Medellín Pride, from June 25-July 2, 2024. The tour starts in Cartagena, exploring the history, cuisine and beaches along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, before joining the Pride celebrations in Medellín. Related: Gay Travel to Bogota OUT in Colombia has curated an itinerary with local insights into each city’s culture and nightlife, with a healthy dose of relaxation–culminat ..read more

Photo: VACAYA/Gabriel Goldberg @HollywoodBruisers “Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” sang the glorious Vanessa Williams from the mainstage of the Celebrity Apex, as a headliner on VACAYA’s 2024 Caribbean cruise. Well, it turns out, VACAYA can! VACAYA launched six years ago with a mission to create an all-adult, LGBTQ+ travel company that serves our entire community–and they are inviting every hue on the journey.  As I danced on the pool deck of the Apex, timing my steps to the sway of the ship, it was inspiring to see 3,000 guests celebrating their own version of queer ..read more

Photo: Gabby Jones/NYC Tourism “It’s worse than the hottest part of hell. It’s hell’s kitchen.” That’s what a police officer allegedly said some 150 years ago about the neighborhood I call home. At least that’s one of the theories on how Hell’s Kitchen got its steamy name. Much has changed since then. Like most of New York City, Hell’s Kitchen has been gentrifying over the 25 years I’ve lived here, with all the pros and cons that accompany that journey. And yet the neighborhood still maintains a grasp on its grit, alongside the rising glimpses of glamour. *Read my Hell’s Kitchen guide publishe ..read more

Photo courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand I’ve won a roundtrip airline ticket to Thailand! Now what? Planning a journey, by myself, to such a faraway destination seemed overwhelming and, for a moment, I considered not even claiming my prize. Then I found a perfect solution for a traveler searching for trip guidance with a bonus of community. The LGBTQ+ travel company Out Adventures hosts three gay group tours to Thailand each year and has 15 years of experience planning Thailand itineraries. In any given year, they run about 50 different trips all over the world. Out Adventures took ..read more

From my rooftop roost at the Andaz Mexico City Condesa I can see the full urban expanse of Mexico City, a valley elevated some 7,000 feet in the sky, hemmed in by a mountainous horizon. It is a bird’s eye view like no other, in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods of CDMX, the popular abbreviation for Ciudad de México.  La Condesa neighborhood has long been beckoning visitors to roam its Parisian-inspired boulevards, peruse its art galleries, and savor its sidewalk cafes. And now, with the opening of the Andaz Mexico City Condesa this year, one of the tallest buildings in the area ..read more