My Instagram feed is full of couples getting engaged at swoon-worthy spots across the globe, from Rome's Trevi Fountain to candlelit beaches in Mexico.
31.07.2023 - 22:05 / cntraveler.com
Love and marriage may be the ultimate gift, but just beyond those cherished vows and celebratory toasts comes the unforgettable honeymoon. Unlike the nuptials themselves, the honeymoon is intimate; a private dessert for two. It’s chapter one of a love story. Better still, it’s the newlyweds’ first chance to voyage together in wedded harmony. For LGBTQ+ couples, planning a romantic honeymoon comes with familiar choices—beach or city, resort or B&B, adventure or light recreation—plus considerations about feeling welcome as well as safe.
After all, there are only 34 countries where same-sex marriage is legal. Though the list keeps growing, with Chile, Cuba, Estonia, and Slovenia recently joining the love-is-love train. And according to IGLTA (International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association), queer couples tend to be avid travelers who are eager to support the local LGBTQ+ community even in nations where marriage equality has yet to arrive. Whether the happy newlyweds are going classic with a twist or venturing further abroad, here are seven fabulous destinations beckoning LGBTQ+ honeymooners.
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Puerto Vallarta is a go-to-locale for same-sex newlyweds, and is home to several gay hotels and beach clubs.
Marriage equality became legal across Mexico in 2022, but it’s been legal in Puerto Vallarta’s home state of Jalisco since 2016. It’s a testament to the decades-long inclusive attitude that helped make Puerto Vallarta a go-to locale for same-sex betrothed duos and newlyweds. Opportunities for romance are everywhere, from ocean excursions, waterfall hikes, and beach leisure; to malecon (boardwalk) strolls, food tours, and hot Zona Romantica nights at spots like The Palm Cabaret and lesbian-owned Elixir Mixology Bar.
Stay: Puerto Vallarta is home to several gay hotels and beach clubs, but Almar Resort offers the only luxury LGBTQ+ beachfront experience. With huge rooms in both its low- and high-rise buildings, newlyweds are steps away from the sands of gay-centric Los Muertos beach, with all-day access to the resort’s flirty Mantamar Beach Club.
The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, with its romantic rooftop pool, opened in 2021.
What’s your fancy, newlyweds? Music, food, culture, nightlife—all are on the menu in New Orleans. LGBTQ+ couples can start by exploring the French Quarter, home to world-famous dining and cocktail culture and swinging live-music venues. The steamy NOLA heat never slows down the parties around Bourbon and St. Ann streets, where you’ll find the busiest cluster of gay bars. (There are plenty more in the Marigny
My Instagram feed is full of couples getting engaged at swoon-worthy spots across the globe, from Rome's Trevi Fountain to candlelit beaches in Mexico.
There’s something truly liberating about wild camping — deciding on a whim to forgo the journey you had planned and stay one more night in a place you never knew existed. There needn’t be a strict plan or itinerary, just a map, a tent and that exhilarating sense of solitude. It’s something Europe does particularly well, be it sheltering on the shores of a Hebridean island, gazing out towards a lighthouse from an Estonian archipelago or dozing under the glow of the midnight sun in Norway. Here we reveal five of the best wild camping destinations to discover Europe’s bountiful countryside.
One aspect of the Paris Métro is minimalism. Most stations are simply white subterranean vaults with no surface building to sully the beauty of the streets. Sometimes, a station entrance is indicated by art nouveau iron flowers of no known genus (except possibly triffid), and these – the creations of Hector Guimard in the early 1900s – signify the flamboyance that coexists with the minimalism.
A recent report released from travel marketing engine Sojern, analyzed travel trends from January 2015 to April 2016 and found the top international destinations for U.S. travelers as well as the top emerging and declining international spots.
Travel website, Trippy, has put together an awesome infographic showing prices for food, beer, taxis, and hotels in the most and least expensive countries. And the best part is that it updates daily, so you can see the average price of something when you’re planning a trip or once you’re in the destination.
Think overnight train trips in your own cabin cost a fortune? Not with Amtrak’s latest flash sale. Book an Amtrak roomette for one and get the companion ticket free if you buy by June 26. The deal is valid for travel this August 20 through February 15, 2019, with only a single blackout date: November 25, 2018.
Summer, also known as high season for travel, is almost here. And according to AAA just about everyone is poised to hit the road. The organization predicts two-thirds of what it categorizes as “leisure travelers” plan to take vacations this summer, meaning millions of Americans will be hitting the road.
If you’ve ever sat with your knees wedged up against the seatback in front of you, you might be wondering which North American carrier is the airline with the most legroom. And the answer depends entirely on an aircraft measurement called “seat pitch.”
May is here, which means Memorial Day–the unofficial start to summer–is just around the corner. Memorial Day isn’t the biggest travel holiday of the year, with many people choosing quick, local getaways (read: driving, instead of flying).
Review and booking website Tripadvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) is out with its annual list of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. It’s dominated by iconic attractions, some of which you’re guaranteed to wait in a two-hour line for unless you can purchase skip-the-line passes. It’s also worth noting that almost every attraction on the list is in Europe.
Airlines shuffle route networks around every year, and in 2020 there are already some exciting new routes on a variety of airlines. Cheap flights are a common side effect of new route announcements, so these 13 destinations are likely to see lower airfares in 2020.
We might not have a Kardashian-level budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an equally luxurious vacation to Morocco. And the “Red City” of Marrakech is the perfect place to start. With over a million people calling it home, and millions more visiting every year, Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular cities. The city’s culture is reflected in its architecture, which includes traditional Islamic designs as well as influences from Europe and North Africa. This extends to the city’s luxury hotels. From riads — a traditional property set around a central garden or courtyard — marble clad opulent palaces accommodations, to big-name hotels, there’s an impressive collection of stunning properties scattered across the bohemian city. To help you make an informed decision about your vacation to Morocco, here is a list of some of the best Marrakech hotels.