NYC voted #1 spot in the world for LGBTQ+ vacations
States across the nation are celebrating Pride Month throughout June. Despite the specific attention this month, members of the LGBTQ+ community deserve fun and safe places to travel throughout the entire year.
The travel agency Planet Cruise did some digging and discovered that New York City is the supreme spot for a queer getaway.
Timeout provided the details of the agency’s survey. It stated that within the last 12 months, site users searched for “LGTBQ+ Holidays” and “LGTBQ+ trips.” The specification in searching for queer safe places had a 1000% increase. The ranking for the results were based on “marriage laws, safety, and LGBTQ+ activities for all ages.”
Fifteen major cities with legalized same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption laws were presented to users. Naturally, New York came out on top.
New York
London
Rio de Janeiro
Manchester
Amsterdam
Madrid
Paris
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Brussels
Berlin
Lisbon
San Francisco
Barcelona
Toronto
New York produced the most listings for gay and lesbian bars, drag brunches, queer-friendly fine dining and more.
As the home of the Stonewall Inn, New York also has the most Pride and LGBTQ+ events throughout the year. One of the significant findings in the searches was that New York has the most queer-friendly hotels and lodging options.
Travel Pulse Canada provided a rundown of the best in “The Big Apple” and some promotions they are having during Pride month.
NoMo SoHo
“NoMo SoHo’s Fantasy Pride Package is the perfect way to show your true colors this June. The package includes suites decorated with Pride decor and special swag upon check-in, two sets of satin NoMo SoHo pajamas, a $25 dining credit to NoMo Kitchen, and four Bacardi welcome drinks.” – Travel Pulse Canada
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
“Kimpton Hotel Eventi, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, is proud to offer a comprehensive Pride Package that includes celebratory cocktails for two at The Vine; a $50 food and beverage credit; waived guest amenity fees; and a Pride Welcome Kit received upon check-in with a $10 subway card, delicious popcorn from queer-owned business Pipcorn, mini pride flags, rainbow sunglasses and a Kimpton Eventi Pride t-shirt. Kimpton Hotel Eventi will also donate to The Trevor Project for each booking.” – Travel Pulse Canada
Intercontinental New York Barclay
“Intercontinental Barclay offers the Barclay Pride Package. Travelers will receive a welcome Pride amenity, a full route of the NYC Pride Parade, and two complimentary Ilegal Mezcal Celebrating YOU cocktails. A portion of proceeds from the Celebrating YOU Cocktail will be donated to wayOUT, a non-profit organization that works to empower LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe being who they really are.” – Travel Pulse Canada
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This story was originally published June 9, 2023 at 2:32 PM.