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The Hotel Brands That Truly Get LGBTQ Travelers
April 1, 2026·Experience · Destination · Paris · Hotels

The Hotel Brands That Truly Get LGBTQ Travelers

Some hotels talk about inclusion. Others build it into every detail of the guest experience. From Kimpton to Marriott, Hilton to Accor, here are the hotel brands that truly understand LGBTQ travelers.

BY Xavier B

Why Le Marais Is the Best Area for Gay Travelers
March 31, 2026·Paris · Hotels · Destination · Experience

Why Le Marais Is the Best Area for Gay Travelers

If there’s one neighborhood in Paris that truly captures the spirit of LGBTQ+ life, it’s Le Marais. Located between Bastille, République, and Hôtel de Ville,

BY Geoffroy Geoffroy

I Tried a Men-Only Hotel And It Changed the Way I Travel
March 31, 2026·Experience · Destination · Paris · Hotels

I Tried a Men-Only Hotel And It Changed the Way I Travel

I wasn’t sure what to expect. The phrase men-only hotel sounded...intense, maybe a bit cliché.

BY Xavier B

Gay Paris Guide: Where to Stay, Go Out and Experience the City
March 17, 2026·Experience · Paris · Hotels · New York · Gay Pride · Destination

Gay Paris Guide: Where to Stay, Go Out and Experience the City

Paris remains one of Europe’s most sophisticated LGBTQ+ destinations, but the city reveals itself differently depending on where you stay.

BY Xavier B

NYC Pride 2026: Dates, Parade & Best Gay Friendly Hotels in New York
March 13, 2026·New York · Gay Pride · Destination · Hotels · Experience · Paris · Palm spring

NYC Pride 2026: Dates, Parade & Best Gay Friendly Hotels in New York

NYC Pride 2026 takes place June 26 to 28. Discover the NYC Pride parade, Pride events and the best gay friendly hotels in New York.

BY Xavier B

Madrid Pride 2026: Dates, Parade & Best Gay Friendly Hotels in Madrid
March 13, 2026·Destination · Hotels · Gay Pride · New York · Experience · Paris

Madrid Pride 2026: Dates, Parade & Best Gay Friendly Hotels in Madrid

Madrid Pride 2026 takes place from July 1 to July 5. Discover the Pride parade, events and the best gay friendly hotels in Madrid near Chueca.

BY Geoffroy Geoffroy