According to a report from Expedia, the leading travel spots include both well-known urban areas and lesser-known hidden treasures.
Key Points
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Expedia has published a new Summer Travel Outlook report centered around locations that are particularly inclusive of LGBTQ+ travelers.
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The survey of 1,000 American LGBTQ+ travelers was conducted to identify top beach and city locations ideal for summer getaways.
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In 2025, locales from North America, Europe, and Asia topped the list.
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summer travel inspiration
Where else can you discover fellow LGBTQ+ travelers, enjoy fantastic cuisine, and experience an inclusive atmosphere? A survey by Expedia involving 1,000 participants revealed this information.
LGBTQ+
Americans to reveal the top Summer 2025 travel destinations. Its
Summer Travel Outlook
unveiled that the locations include both beloved destinations and less explored places that have been gaining traction annually.
This summer, travelers from the LGBTQ+ community are combining the ease of returning to well-loved spots with the excitement of exploring fresh locations. According to Melanie Fish, an Expedia representative, her top recommendation for selecting a destination is using the ‘LGBTQ+-welcoming’ filter on Expedia. This will help you locate hotels committed to their Inclusivity Pledge, guaranteeing respect and warmth for everyone. This was stated in a press release shared with them.
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My second piece of advice is to ‘bookend’ your summer trips with domestic getaways: staying local during June keeps things quieter, whereas flying in late August tends to be less crowded.
Here are the leading LGBTQ+ beach destinations as per 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
If you’re not into towels, sunscreen, and salty hair, there are numerous urban getaways gaining popularity this season too. Here are some of the top summer city retreats favored by LGBTQ+ travelers:
- New York, New York
- Paris, France
- San Francisco, California
- Tokyo, Japan
- London, U.K.
- Barcelona, Spain
- Vancouver, Canada
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
Beyond destinations, LGBTQ+ respondents said they are real foodies: 41 percent of respondents said nice restaurants and bars top the list of top vacation activities, followed by shopping at 36 percent, and checking out LGBTQ+ nightlife at 31 percent.
Another significant travel trend involves traveling to attend Pride events. At least 76 percent of LGBTQ+ Americans who intend to go to a Pride event plan to do so.
travel beyond their hometown
for the celebrations.
In the U.S., it comes as no surprise that LGBTQ+-friendly cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco led the rankings—each boasts a deep-rooted queer heritage, high visibility, and constant festivities,” stated couples and lifestyle experts Taylor Phillips and Jeff O’Donnell in their report. “To sum up our top travel recommendation: Make your reservations. Be clear about your preferences, organize meticulously, and embark on your journey. Life is too brief to miss out on these experiences.
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