Where Pride Lives & Thrives
By Margarita Hirapetian
Where Pride Lives & Thrives
By Margarita Hirapetian
Delta Vacations proudly takes you everywhere diversity is celebrated.
There are LGBTQ+-welcoming cities all over the world just waiting to offer the queer community a variety of unforgettable experiences. From Rio de Janeiro with its yearly Gay Pride Parade that spans three miles of activities to Sydney with its three week-long Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Delta Vacations offers flight and hotel packages to must-visit cities that embrace acceptance and encourage self-expression, where LGBTQ+ travelers and allies can fully feel free.
The Magic of Mexico City
A trailblazer for same-sex rights in many respects, Mexico City is also a bustling metropolis with an endless array of activities. The city’s Roma and Condesa neighborhoods feature some of the liveliest cafes and bars for letting loose, verdant parks for relaxing and literally “touching grass,” and striking architecture and must-see art galleries for the art lover who seeks cultural enrichment.
Top experience for your Mexico City trip via Delta Vacations: Depart on a private tour just outside Mexico City to the city of Cholula, where you’ll visit one of the largest archeological sites in the Americas.
The Magic of Mexico City
A trailblazer for same-sex rights in many respects, Mexico City is also a bustling metropolis with an endless array of activities. The city’s Roma and Condesa neighborhoods feature some of the liveliest cafes and bars for letting loose, verdant parks for relaxing and literally “touching grass,” and striking architecture and must-see art galleries for the art lover who seeks cultural enrichment.
Top experience for your Mexico City trip via Delta Vacations: Depart on a private tour just outside Mexico City to the city of Cholula, where you’ll visit one of the largest archeological sites in the Americas.
Rio de Janeiro’s Beachy Sophistication
It’s all about sand, surf, and sun in Rio de Janeiro. For travelers who want to soak up the sun, this is the place to be. Each fall the city also holds its renowned Gay Pride Parade. Activities span three miles along the coast with plenty of dancing, dining, drinking, and parties galore. After a night of revelry, it’s back to the beach to relax to the soothing soundtrack of the ocean.
Top experience for your Rio de Janeiro trip via Delta Vacations: Discover the contrast between the Tijuca Rainforest and the modern city of Rio de Janeiro on a Rainforest Jeep Tour.
Rio de Janeiro’s Beachy Sophistication
It’s all about sand, surf, and sun in Rio de Janeiro. For travelers who want to soak up the sun, this is the place to be. Each fall the city also holds its renowned Gay Pride Parade. Activities span three miles along the coast with plenty of dancing, dining, drinking, and parties galore. After a night of revelry, it’s back to the beach to relax to the soothing soundtrack of the ocean.
Top experience for your Rio de Janeiro trip via Delta Vacations: Discover the contrast between the Tijuca Rainforest and the modern city of Rio de Janeiro on a Rainforest Jeep Tour.
Seattle’s Welcoming Embrace
Seattle’s PrideFest is deeply rooted in community and focused on welcoming all voices, particularly trans, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folk. It also boasts the sixth largest population of LGBTQ+ people in the United States. For its annual PrideFest, the city brings together queer performers, drag royalty, and DJs, musicians, and speakers celebrating all that makes Pride what it is. Take part and show your support for over 250 contingents including small businesses, queer activists, and nonprofits.
Top experience for your Seattle trip via Delta Vacations: Treat your taste buds to an array of local delights as you savor the extraordinary flavors of Pike Place Market with a Secret Food Tour.
Seattle’s Welcoming Embrace
Seattle’s PrideFest is deeply rooted in community and focused on welcoming all voices, particularly trans, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folk. It also boasts the sixth largest population of LGBTQ+ people in the United States. For its annual PrideFest, the city brings together queer performers, drag royalty, and DJs, musicians, and speakers celebrating all that makes Pride what it is. Take part and show your support for over 250 contingents including small businesses, queer activists, and nonprofits.
Top experience for your Seattle trip via Delta Vacations: Treat your taste buds to an array of local delights as you savor the extraordinary flavors of Pike Place Market with a Secret Food Tour.
The Vitality of Toronto
Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village, also known as the Gay Village, is the epicenter of the queer community. Fun clubs, theaters that celebrate queer talent, the oldest surviving queer bookstore in North America, quaint pubs, and more make this area a must-see. There’s no shortage of exciting activities and places to visit in one of the safest and most welcoming LGBTQ+-welcoming cities in the world.
Top experience for your Toronto trip via Delta Vacations: Follow knowledgeable tour guides on a Niagara Falls Day Tour, complete with a delicious lunch and a lovely view.
The Vitality of Toronto
Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village, also known as the Gay Village, is the epicenter of the queer community. Fun clubs, theaters that celebrate queer talent, the oldest surviving queer bookstore in North America, quaint pubs, and more make this area a must-see. There’s no shortage of exciting activities and places to visit in one of the safest and most welcoming LGBTQ+-welcoming cities in the world.
Top experience for your Toronto trip via Delta Vacations: Follow knowledgeable tour guides on a Niagara Falls Day Tour, complete with a delicious lunch and a lovely view.
The Romance of Paris
The heart of the gay scene in Paris is Le Marais, where trendy bars, chic cafes, cute boutiques, and award-winning restaurants beckon. Exploring this effervescent neighborhood will never get old. Whether visiting alone, with friends, or with a partner, the romance of Paris will sweep you away. Don’t forget to picnic at Champ de Mars with its view of a sparkling Eiffel Tower at night or take a boat ride along the Seine.
Top experience for your Paris trip via Delta Vacations: Spend a legendary night at the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, where glitz and glamor will take you on a magical and unforgettable journey.
The Romance of Paris
The heart of the gay scene in Paris is Le Marais, where trendy bars, chic cafes, cute boutiques, and award-winning restaurants beckon. Exploring this effervescent neighborhood will never get old. Whether visiting alone, with friends, or with a partner, the romance of Paris will sweep you away. Don’t forget to picnic at Champ de Mars with its view of a sparkling Eiffel Tower at night or take a boat ride along the Seine.
Top experience for your Paris trip via Delta Vacations: Spend a legendary night at the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, where glitz and glamor will take you on a magical and unforgettable journey.
Sydney’s Thumping Party Vibes
A three week-long extravaganza specifically catering to the queer community? Yes, please. Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration of Pride. Revelers can partake in events like pool parties and a vogue ball, and, of course, the parade itself, which takes over Oxford (once lovingly dubbed “the gay golden mile”) and Flinders Streets with over 200 floats that honor the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Top experience for your Sydney trip via Delta Vacations: Take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour on a full day tour by sea and land with Sensational Sydney Cruises.
Sydney’s Thumping Party Vibes
A three week-long extravaganza specifically catering to the queer community? Yes, please. Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration of Pride. Revelers can partake in events like pool parties and a vogue ball, and, of course, the parade itself, which takes over Oxford (once lovingly dubbed “the gay golden mile”) and Flinders Streets with over 200 floats that honor the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Top experience for your Sydney trip via Delta Vacations: Take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour on a full day tour by sea and land with Sensational Sydney Cruises.
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I took my first trip to Disney when I was six and haven't stopped traveling since. I fell in love with It’s a Small World. How great was it to visit numerous countries on a joyous boat ride! Since then, I've traveled to 50+ countries on six continents. In 2017, I traveled around the world and visited 23 countries – I spent more than a month in Italy and England and also enjoyed time in Israel, Japan, France and Morocco. While I spent a lot of time traveling solo, I also enjoyed time with my family and friends. Seeing their joy discovering new places helped me discover the joy that comes from planning a magical trip. From then, I decided to turn my passion into a profession.
Some of my favorite places to go include Italy, London, Paris, New York City, Boston, The Grand Canyon, The Galapagos Islands, Israel and Japan.
Combining more than 15 years' experience in travel planning with the real-world experience of visiting 50+ countries, traveling around the world and taking the top c ...