LGBTQ+ travel, where you belong.
As a gay man and frequent traveller, I know what it means to need more than a hotel that says it's welcoming. Every recommendation I make comes from personal experience and community knowledge.
As a gay man and frequent traveller, I know what it means to need more than a hotel that says it's welcoming. Every recommendation I make comes from personal experience and community knowledge.
Sailed · Mar 2026LGBTQ+ travel has grown enormously, and so has the gap between hotels that are genuinely welcoming and those that simply say they are. I know that difference because I travel myself and I'm part of this community.
Every hotel I recommend, I've stayed at or vetted through networks I trust. Every cruise line I work with, I understand its culture and its guests.
Chueca is one of Europe's great LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods: vibrant, safe and welcoming. I've stayed in Madrid many times; ME Madrid is a favourite.
One of the most consistently welcoming islands in the Mediterranean, with extraordinary beaches and nightlife.
One of the most LGBTQ+-concentrated communities in the US. Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is a standout; I've stayed several times.
Maspalomas is one of Europe's great LGBTQ+ resorts. I've stayed at Seven Hotel & Wellness and at Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.
One of Mexico's most celebrated LGBTQ+ destinations. I've stayed at Casa Cupula, with spectacular views of the bay.
One of the world's most iconic LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods. Kimpton La Peer is an outstanding base, with IHG Destined benefits.
Eixample is among the most vibrant urban LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods in Europe, in a city with a rich cultural calendar.
Adults-only and inclusive from the keel up, with drag cabaret, official LGBTQ+ meetups and a community that feels like home.
Beyond welcoming hotels, there are places designed for and by the LGBTQ+ community. These are ones I've stayed at or recommend with confidence.
A much-loved LGBTQ+ resort I've visited several times: relaxed, warm and a real community hub.
An LGBTQ+-focused hotel close to Maspalomas, with a welcoming atmosphere.
A hillside boutique hotel designed for LGBTQ+ guests, with bay views and exemplary personal service.
An LGBTQ+-focused hotel in one of the Costa del Sol's most historically welcoming towns: relaxed and fun.