World

Thailand

Everything to know about LGBT travel in Thailand 

A common concern for gay traveller is whether a destination is LGBT friendly. What is the LGBT rights situations and would you need to hide your sexuality? What’s the overall attitude towards gay people and would you need to book …

more…

India | New Delhi

INSIDER: Gay Bollywood actor Saattvic

On 6 September 2018, the Indian Supreme Court decided in a landmark ruling that homosexuality was no longer illegal. How did gay life in India change since then?
Saattvic (33) is Indian, he is an actor – and he came out as gay in a blog post that went viral in India in 2017.
SPARTACUS talked to him about India’s developing gay scene, what it is like to be gay in Bollywood, queer friends who have committed suicide – and what gays should definitely avoid when they are on vacation in India.

more…

USA | New York

How New York celebrated WorldPride

New York had expected up to 4 million visitors in Pride month, which ended this weekend with a parade through Manhattan as the highlight. Approximately 160 groups and cars and 150,000 participants ensured the parade lasted over 12 hours. Only after midnight did the last participants reach the finish line.

more…

Israel | Tel Aviv

Sunset Beach Party

The famous Sunset Beach party is the highlight at the end of Tel Aviv Pride 2019. Hot temperatures, hot bodies and lots of love! SPARTACUS celebrated with Tel Aviv’s queer community and brought you the best pictures.

more…

USA | New York City

Hottest gay beaches: New York & Long Island

New York State and New York City offer pretty much everything gays want – including hot gay beaches. We will show you where to see hot boys during the day and where to go at night.

more…

Germany | Cologne

24 hours: A gay day in Cologne

Berlin – who?, people would ask as Cologne was the most popluar destination for gay tourists in the 1990s. The hype about Berlin has certainly shifted the focus, but Cologne still does not only hold the famous carnival, but also Germany’s biggest Pride parade. SPARTACUS has visited the largest city on the Rhine – and we will show you how to enjoy Cologne best.

more…

Italy

Hottest gay beaches: Sardinia

Sardinia is a jewel in the Mediterranean. The island offers great holiday destinations and good entertainment for gays. Do you prefer tranquility and nature or party and fun? We have a selection of beaches you should not miss during your holiday.

more…

Jamaica

Jamaica wants gay tourists to feel safe

Donovon White, Jamaican Director of Tourism, has fended off accusations that Jamaica is a hostile place for gay tourists.

more…

Belgium

Happy Pride day to Brussels!

The pride season is here! With the Belgian Pride in Brussels, the first European capital celebrated the first LGBT-Pride this year. We’ve got the best pictures for you!

more…

news

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 …

more…

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 …

more…

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 …

more…

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 …

more…

rainbow flag
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 …

more…

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”.

more…