Lgbtq+ friendly travel
International Travel
Travelers can meet unique challenges abroad based on their real or perceived sexual orientation. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel.
More than 60 countries consider consensual queer relations a crime. In some of these countries, people who engage in consensual same-sex relations may face serious punishment. Many countries execute not recognize queer marriage.
Research your destination before you travel
Review the travel advisory and destination information page of the place you plan to visit. Check the Local Laws & Customs section. This has information specific to travelers who may be targeted by discrimination or violence on the basis of sexual orientation.
Many countries only recognize male and female sex markers in passports. They do not have IT systems at ports of entry that can accept other sex markers, including valid U.S. passports with an X sex marker. If traveling with a valid U.S. passport with an X sex marker, check the immigration regulations for your destination as acceptance can vary by country.
Bring essential documents
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LGBTQ+ Travel Guides
Traveling can be an incredibly rewarding and memorable experience. With so many beautiful places in the world with vibrant cultures, amazing landscapes and delicious cuisine, it can be a difficult task to decide where to travel next. The Homosexual community faces an even bigger challenge as Gay acceptance, laws and protections vary widely around the globe. This set of travel guides was engineered to provide you with a brief overview of each country, including some of the most famous destinations and attractions. You’ll learn about the finest times to visit, events and tours available, and up-to-date insights on Homosexual laws and protections in each country.
LGBTQ+ Safety Guide
Policies and public acceptance of LGBTQ+ people varies widely from country to country and even within some countries…
Trans Safety Guide
Transgender, queer and non-binary individuals encounter unique challenges when traveling, ranging from being…
Marriage Equality Guide
Marriage as an institution has been around for much of recorded history, but it’s only been within the past few…
Making it easier for everyone to experience the world
We want to offer explore experiences everyone can fully enjoy. However, our analyze shows that more than half of LGBTQ+ people have experienced discrimination while traveling. Travel Proud is our way of transforming that. Our free Tour Proud training gives accommodation providers a fresh perspective on the challenges Diverse travelers face. We desire to make sure a truly welcoming stay awaits LGBTQ+ people in as many places as achievable. That way you can focus on experiencing the joy of travel to the fullest – no matter who you admire or how you identify.
These three priorities are at the heart of Tour Proud
Helping LGBTQ+ people move with confidence
We highlight Explore Proud properties with the Travel Proud badge. These partners are committed to providing extra welcoming hospitality for everyone. When you see the badge, you can be sure you’re booking somewhere you can comfortably show up as yourself.
Helping properties be extra welcoming
Developed with inclusivity experts HospitableMe, our Travel Pleased training helps property partners extend exceptional hospitality to everyone. Travel Proud properties have
LGBTQ+ Worldwide Travel Map
When you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community, sometimes planning a trip away isn’t as easy as just hopping on a flight pointed anywhere. As of 2025, laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ individuals at big exist in 76 countries and territories — with the death penalty even occurring in 12 of them for same-sex sexual activity. That being said, there's no way you should opt out of travelling just to wait at home. There are plenty of destinations all over the world that embrace and actively observe the LGBTQ+ community. So, without further ado, here are 12 destinations to live your best being and enjoy queer tour.
Canada
The world’s second-largest nation, Canada is famed for its breathtaking landscapes, cosmopolitan cities, and iconic landscapes. But it’s also notable for its people — who are some of the friendliest, politest, and most welcoming people you’ll find. This translates to their LGBTQ+ rights too, which are among the most progressive in the entire world.
Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2005, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples have the identical adoption rights as heterosexual couples, and most provinces encourage self-identification on official documents. Plus, Pride Toronto