World

USA

A trip along America’s third coast

The Great Lakes region can best be explored by car. And the gay scene is not only at home in the big cities: while they are home to clubs, saunas and entertainment, small towns invite you to take a dip. They are also home to the true landmarks.

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USA | Philadelphia

Gay in Philly

Cream cheese, AIDS drama and a catchy tune by Bruce Springsteen – everyone associates his very own with Philadelphia. But what makes the city so attractive for gay holidaymakers?

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USA

Proud and unprejudiced

The sunshine state is one of the most popular travel destinations for LGBT worldwide.

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Mexico

Stopover: PUERTO VALLARTA

Whereas the small Mexican coastal town of Puerto Vallarta is a very popular destination with travellers from North America, it is hardly known in Europe.

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Hungary | Budapest

Stopover: BUDAPEST

The Hungarian capital has a long and eventful history, full of painful heteronomy and unfortunate decisions.

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USA | Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS – Gay Hot Spot

Palm Springs is a desert oasis which offers something for everyone. Palm Springs is only two hours drive from Los Angeles and has long been a popular getaway for Californians as well as gay men from all over the US. …

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Switzerland | Zurich

Zurich: cosmopolitan and tolerant

The cosmopolitan and tolerant city Zurich celebrates a very diverse gay and lesbian scene. Various groups and associations promote the exchange among themselves and take care of the rights and equal rights of the LGBT+ community.

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USA | Key West

Stopover: KEY WEST

A bit wacky, mostly optimistic and overall quite free-spirited: this is how Key West presents itself to its visitors. Naturally, the queer scene has been taking root here for decades. And perfect for a holiday combining party with culture and relaxation.

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Vietnam

An expedition to gay and lesbian Vietnam

Vietnam is smaller than Germany but looks huge. No wonder as it stretches like a narrow strip  and across several climate zones at a length of around 1,650 kilometres. It is time for an expedition to a country in whose history homosexuality was never banned.

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Rachel Intervention MEININGER
02.02.2026

Valentine’s Day Promotion: Rachel Intervention at the MEININGER Hotels“Lonely Hearts Hotline”

– Advertorial – Secure 10% off your next booking at a MEININGER Hotel with the promo code VDAY10, valid for stays until 31 March 2026! For example in Cologne, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, Rome, and Vienna. Under the motto …

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Spartacus World
27.02.2025

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2025

  Iceland joins the world’s most LGBTQIA+-friendly travel destinations for the first time The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX, provides an overview of the situation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, and queer individuals (LGBTQIA+) in a total of …

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Spartacus World
29.02.2024

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2024

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2024: Record number at the top The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX provides an overview of the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBT+) people in a total of 213 countries and regions. In …

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Spartacus World
08.03.2023

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023: Malta, Canada, and Switzerland are the most LGBT+ friendly travel destinations The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX provides an overview of the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBT+) people in 203 different …

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31.08.2021

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2021

Gay Travel Index 2021: Canada is the most LGBTQ*-friendly travel destination The editorial offices of männer* and Spartacus have compiled the annual Gay Travel Index and one person can be really happy: Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada. The …

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Great Britain | 14.02.2021

Great Britain: “Historical injustice” corrected

British military veterans who were dishonourably discharged from the military because of their sexual or gender orientation and lost all awards are to be rehabilitated and honoured again. In doing so, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) wants to correct a “historical injustice”.

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