{"id":80828,"date":"2021-06-23T12:05:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T17:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=80828"},"modified":"2021-06-23T12:05:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T17:05:07","slug":"7-tips-for-planning-the-perfect-gay-friendly-vacation-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/7-tips-for-planning-the-perfect-gay-friendly-vacation-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"7 tips for planning the perfect gay-friendly vacation in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>David and Auston are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twobadtourists.com\/2021\/03\/25\/these-must-visit-cities-in-the-usa-offer-awesome-lgbt-friendly-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Two Bad Tourists<\/a>, a blog for LGBTQ+ travelers featuring international gay-friendly destinations, festivals, and events. Two Bad Tourists aim to inspire LGBTQ+ people to explore the world wherever they might want to go, while offering advice they\u2019ve picked up from 60+ countries after 8 years on the road. You can find travel tips as well as insider guides featuring recommendations on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sightseeing, and more. This post originally appeared on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twobadtourists.com\/2021\/03\/25\/these-must-visit-cities-in-the-usa-offer-awesome-lgbt-friendly-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their blog<\/a>. You can also read it here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/lp\/lgbtq-gay-travel-hotels?eapid=0&amp;pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa&amp;tpid=70201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RELATED:\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/lp\/lgbtq-gay-travel-hotels?eapid=0&amp;pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa&amp;tpid=70201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit our LGBTQIA travel hub for welcoming hotels, the ultimate queer events calendar, inspiration, and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The coronavirus pandemic has caused the travel industry to grind to a halt with international border restrictions, reduction in flights and the closure of hotels and other tourism businesses. But as the world approaches the middle of 2021, the likelihood of tourism returning to normal is finally on the horizon. Vaccine distribution will certainly take time and each region and country will approach restrictions differently. Luckily, the US is ahead of the curve and opportunities for safe travel are starting to look good.<span id=\"more-33838\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choosing a top-rated LGBTQ+ friendly hotel on your next trip is just one piece of the puzzle when planning your vacation. You\u2019ll need to determine not only where you want to visit, but also choose the best time of year to go, set a budget, find flights, and create a rough itinerary. We\u2019ve partnered with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7500399\/type\/dlg\/sid\/4274410\/https:\/www.orbitz.com\/lp\/lgbtq-gay-travel-hotels?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orbitz<\/a> to help lay out all the steps you\u2019ll need to plan your next dream vacation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To work out your budget, establish where you want to go and what you\u2019ll be doing there. Look at the accommodation: will you choose an upscale hotel near the gayborhood or a wallet-friendly hostel further out? Transport costs include getting to and from your destination, plus getting around once you\u2019re there. How much will you spend on brunch, martinis, and drag shows? How much are Pride events, local activities, e.g. excursions, entry fees to galleries and unique sites, equipment hire for bikes, jet-skis, etc? Don\u2019t forget gifts and souvenir shopping. What about gratuities? And if you need to sort out visas or travel insurance, include the cost when making your budget.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Time of year<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_80263\" style=\"width: 1264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80263\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/costa-rica-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-80263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful white sandy beach in Costa Rica.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When are you hoping to travel? Prices and availability vary considerably according to season. If you\u2019re budgeting avoid national and school holidays, when travel and accommodation prices are at a premium. Costs are also likely to be higher if you\u2019re traveling to a destination during Pride. If you\u2019re holidaying out of season you\u2019ll find lower prices, but the weather may be unreliable, and you might find reduced amenities in some tourist resorts. One compromise is to holiday in the \u2018shoulder season\u2019 i.e. the period between high and low season. For example, Mykonos in high summer season can be a nightmare due to elevated prices, humidity and relentless cruise ships bringing throngs of visitors. But skip to mid-October, and the climate is fresher but usually still warm and sunny, and there are fewer crowds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Destination research<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re looking for an LGBTQ+ friendly destination, it pays to do your research. The internet is a mine of information on destinations that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iglta.org\/Guide-to-Same-Sex-Marriage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">same-sex marriage<\/a>, a celebrated gay scene, and dedicated sites such as Orbitz curate LGBTQ+ friendly accommodation to make your selection easy. Established hotspots might include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FSydney-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d178312-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FBerlin-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d179892-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berlin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FTel-Aviv-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d180031-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tel Aviv<\/a>, Sitges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/San-Francisco-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d178305-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Miami-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d178286-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FNew-York-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotels.0-0-d178293-tGayFriendlyHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a>. Remember to ask your LGBTQ+ friends for their best holiday recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tips for finding flights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve narrowed down your destination, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FFlights%3Fmcicid%3Dblog.orbitz.article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use an online platform like Orbitz to find a suitable flight<\/a>. Orbitz will show fares for dozens of different airlines, and factor in your departure and destination airports, the dates and times you want to travel, and the number of travelers. You can apply filters to omit specific airlines or search for direct flights that don\u2019t involve stopovers. You can also search for flights that let you make changes after booking, without incurring any excess charges.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tips for finding gay-friendly accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79311 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gay-couple-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A dedicated gay-friendly platform like Orbitz will streamline your search to locate your ideal hotel or resort. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2Fblog%2F2021%2F03%2Forbitz-is-a-proud-global-partner-of-the-iglta%2F%3Frfrr%3Dcall-to-action.undefined.click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)<\/a>, Orbitz is an established online travel agency and a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. All hotels and resorts featured on its site have opted into the Orbitz inclusivity pledge. This means a zero-tolerance policy with respect to discrimination. Many establishments on the list also provide their staff training in gender identity and gender-neutral language and provide information to visitors on LGBTQIA-friendly activities and local amenities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Create a mini-itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Decide how you\u2019ll get from the airport to your accommodation. Many hotels will recommend a local taxi firm and arrange your transfers if you contact them before your arrival date. This saves you time queuing at the taxi rank outside the airport, and usually works out cheaper. To get the most out of your vacation, write a wish list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7500399-12848577?sid=4274410&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitz.com%2FActivities%3Ftpid%3D70201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not-to-miss activities<\/a> and places. Jot down any useful website address, emails and phone numbers. Check out reviews of local bars and restaurants, and save the numbers of favorites so you can book a table in advance. Figure out which bars are popular on which nights and lookup in advance on which nights a bar offers drag shows, go-go dancers, or a themed party so you can be there if that\u2019s your thing\u2014or avoid it if it\u2019s not. Be flexible with your plans and don\u2019t pre-book everything! You\u2019re on holiday, so relax and go with the flow a little.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> Plan for flexibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As the world edges away from the pandemic, and restrictions gradually ease, there remains a degree of uncertainty regarding international travel. So ensure any bookings you make are flexible, to allow for unexpected changes to your schedule. Your travel insurance needs to cover you for any cancellations, including those that are COVID-related. And check the latest COVID legislation in your destination country before you travel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ready to start planning for your next vacation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful happy girlfriends taking a selfie together\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gay-friendly-vacation-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can plan your next getaway using Orbitz\u2019s new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7500399\/type\/dlg\/sid\/4274410\/https:\/www.orbitz.com\/lp\/lgbtq-gay-travel-hotels?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ-friendly booking site<\/a>. Orbitz is a US-based travel website where you can find deals on hotels, flights, car rentals, and other travel resources. They have been a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7500399\/type\/dlg\/sid\/4274410\/https:\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/travel-with-pride-an-orbitz-lgbtqia-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community<\/a>, about 20 years in fact. Back in 2001, the same year the website was founded, they even launched their first LGBTQ-themed print ad stating, \u201cSee the world on your terms.\u201d They really have been allies since their beginning and their recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F_gcF1Hg1oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Travel as Your Are<\/em><\/a> campaign further highlights their commitment by celebrating the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stop dreaming and start planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":306,"featured_media":80848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1514],"tags":[2943,2772],"class_list":["post-80828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","tag-lgbtqia","tag-tips-and-advice"],"acf":{"api_active":false,"api_title":"","api_excerpt":"","api_featured_image":false,"api_lob":"Hotels"},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 tips for planning the perfect gay-friendly vacation in 2021 | Orbitz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing a top-rated LGBT+ friendly hotel on your next trip is just one piece of the vacation-planning puzzle. 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