Vacationing with Joy
By Miranda Noelle Plume
Vacationing with Joy
By Miranda Noelle Plume
Embrace love and individuality with these LGBTQ+ celebratory getaways.
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.
Enjoy a serene moment traipsing through Seibien Garden with its captivating blend of Japanese and Western styles that feels just like stepping through a fairytale. Fifteen nights of exciting exploration all over the island of Japan in a perfect LGBTQ+ setting make for a life-affirming getaway you’ll never forget.
“Spark awe with a geisha experience and dinner that will tantalize your senses with a truly immersive dive into Japanese culture. “
“Spark awe with a geisha experience and dinner that will tantalize your senses with a truly immersive dive into Japanese culture. “
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.”
“Enjoy handmade gifts and souvenirs and culinary delights that fill not only your stomach but your spirit as well.”
“Enjoy handmade gifts and souvenirs and culinary delights that fill not only your stomach but your spirit as well.”
Enjoy handmade gifts and souvenirs and culinary delights that fill not only your stomach but your spirit as well. Hosted by gay and lesbian travel veterans, Gregg Kaminsky and Kelli Carpenter, this wondrous cruise also includes programming strictly for LGBTQ+ travelers with themed events, dance parties, and performances that add to the spectacle of Christmas with unforgettable moments of joy and cheer.
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.
The historic, vintage carriages of the train are a sight for sore eyes, representing timeless glamour that will transport you to an era of decadence and free-spirited fun. Quench your thirst with unlimited champagne and signature Pride cocktails; be entertained by legendary LGBTQ+ performers; delight your taste buds with a delectable four-course dinner and French breakfast; and enjoy dedicated steward service that is ready to meet your every need. You’re not going to want to get off this train.
“The historic, vintage carriages of the train are a sight for sore eyes, representing timeless glamour.”
“The historic, vintage carriages of the train are a sight for sore eyes, representing timeless glamour.”
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.
“Explore rugged wilderness and get a chance to spot iconic wildlife on the Highland Mountain Safari Experience.”
“Explore rugged wilderness and get a chance to spot iconic wildlife on the Highland Mountain Safari Experience.”
Nine nights in this dazzling country with Brendan Vacations will forever imprint itself on your psyche as you visit formidable structures like Edinburgh Castle, learn all about Scottish whiskey on the Johnnie Walker Tour, explore rugged wilderness and get a chance to spot iconic wildlife on the Highland Mountain Safari Experience, and take a cruise on legendary Loch Ness. Ain’t it grand?
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Travel has always been a significant part of my life, but since starting and selling my own ambulance company, it has become an obsession for over a decade now. Be it diving with sharks at the Great Barrier Reef and watching turtles hatch and rush to the sea, on Heron Island, Australia. Too skydiving over Paris (Lake Perris, CA) that is, and hang gliding over the the majestic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Or lounging on the beaches of a private villa in Tahiti. I have traveled the world, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, the USA, Mexico, Canada and Australia. I've visited all continents, except Antarctica, which is on my to do list. I love adventure travel but also seeing different world cultures. The museums of Madrid and Barcelona. The history of Berlin and the splendors of Italy and Greece. Relaxing on exotic beaches or just being a picture taking tourist on Safari in Africa. Travel is my passion and now my job. I love planning travel for others as much as I love traveling mys ...