- Expedia has released its Summer Travel Outlook, a report that highlights destinations that are friendly to LGBTQ+ travelers.
- This report is based on a survey of 1,000 American LGBTQ+ travelers. It aims to identify the best city and beach destinations for summer vacations.
- The top three countries in the list for 2025 are located in North America, Europe and Asia.
Looking for some summer travel inspiration Where can you find other LGBTQ+ travellers, delicious food, and a friendly environment? Expedia conducted an Expedia survey of 1,000 LGBTQ+ Americans reveal their top summer 2025 travel destinations. Its Summer Travel Outlook The destinations revealed are a mixture of popular and lesser-known spots, which are gaining in popularity every year.
“This summer, LGBTQ+ tourists are combining the comforts of favorite destinations with the thrill of discovering brand new places. Here’s the No. 1 tip when choosing your destination: check the ‘LGBTQ+ welcoming’ search filter on Expedia to find a hotel that has opted into our Inclusivity Pledge—ensuring a respectful and welcoming experience for all,” Melanie Fish, a spokesperson for Expedia, said in a release provided to Travel + Leisure. “My second tip is to ‘sandwich’ your summer travels: domestic stays are lower in June and the least busy time to fly is late August.”
These are the top LGBTQ+ beach destinations, according to the survey:
- Key West Florida
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Provincetown, Massachusetts
- Phuket, Thailand
- Mykonos, Greece
- Brighton, U.K.
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Sitges, Spain
- Gran Canaria, Spain
- Ibiza, Spain
There are also plenty of urban getaways for those who aren’t into towels, sunscreen and salty hair. The most popular summer city breaks for LGBTQ+ travelers are listed below:
- New York
- Paris
- San Francisco, California
- Tokyo, Japan
- London, U.K.
- Barcelona, Spain
- Vancouver, Canada
- Amsterdam
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
LGBTQ+ respondents say they are not only interested in destinations but also food: 41 percent said that nice restaurants and bars were their top choice of vacation activity, followed by shopping (36 percent) and LGBTQ+ nightlife (31%).
Another major trend in travel? Traveling for Pride Events. At least 76 per cent of LGBTQ+ Americans planning to attend a Pride event will travel. travel outside of their hometown For the celebrations.
“Here in the U.S, it’s no shock that LGBTQ+ powerhouses like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco topped the list—each city is rich in queer history, visibility, and non-stop celebration,” husbands and lifestyle influencers Taylor Phillips and Jeff O’Donnell said in the report. “Our best travel advice? Book the trip. Make sure you plan and know what you want before you go. “Life is too short to not explore.”
