POV: You’re celebrating life at a dream destination that has catered every aspect of your vacation to fit your style, your vibe, your vision. It doesn’t get much better than that. LGBTQ+-welcoming vacations are all about the amazing community of travelers and their allies, those who seek inclusivity alongside luxury, fun, and beauty. Explore the inclusive trip that fits your fantasy, whether it’s a cultural journey in Japan, a fabulous river cruise visiting the sparkling Christmas Markets in Europe, an escapade on rails on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, or a holiday to the shimmering Celtic Isles—and prepare to have the time of your life.

Jubilee in Japan

Sail in style on Azamura Pursuit for a 15-night, life-changing excursion in Japan. A hosted group cruise that offers incredibly immersive visits to various Japanese cities rich with history and modernity in equal measure. Get your cultural fill with visits to ancient sites like the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, a peaceful haven in the middle of the bustling city, and Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo’s most significant and oldest Buddhist temples. Spark awe with a geisha experience and dinner that will tantalize your senses with a truly immersive dive into Japanese culture and one of its most iconic traditions.

It’s the Most Wonderful Cruise of the Year

Christmas lovers owe it to themselves to visit Europe’s magnificent Christmas markets at least once in their lives. Let Uniworld Boutique River Cruises host you and your friends aboard the River Duchess sailing from Frankfurt to Nuremberg for a week of winter magic. Nuremberg’s Christmas market is one of the oldest and most famous in all of the continent, and features cute and traditional decorations galore, a true feast for the eyes in this “little city of wood and cloth.”

All Aboard the Celebration Train

It’s all about glamour and fabulosity on Belmond’s highly memorable Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey from Paris to Milan. A spectacular celebration of the LGBTQ+ spirit, it’s open to everyone, and the result is a gorgeous melding of like-minded travelers who are ready to mingle and celebrate together.

A Scottish Odyssey

The Celtic Isles have a reputation for inclusivity and equality, and their shimmering emerald landscapes are a balm to the soul. But it’s not just their natural beauty that beckons—a rich culture, fascinating history, hospitable people, thriving LGBTQ+ scene, and striking art and architecture all combine to make Scotland a prime destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.