6 essential LGBT travel tips
The LGBT travel market is worth an estimated $211 billion worldwide, but in many parts of the world, queer travelers face unique safety concerns. More than 70 countries still criminalize homosexuality—including popular tourist destinations like Barbados, Jamaica, Egypt, Dubai and Singapore. Even in places where same-sex relations aren't illegal, there can be harassment, threats and violence. It's the last thing you want to think about on vacation, but it's the world we live in.
In addition to scores for physical harm, theft, medical issues and women's safety, GeoSure recently added a filter so users can see areas scored specifically for LGBT safety. "We look at the regional, country, city and neighborhood level," Becker explains."We look at the religious and political environment, the customs and laws, crime stats [and] unstructured data, like local headlines.
Whether or not to visit a country where the LGBT community is marginalized is ultimately your decision, but it should be an informed one. The State Department's LGBT Travel page is a good starting point, and you can find detailed city and country information on sites like GayCities, TravelGay, Out Traveler, Spartacus and Radr. Getty It's not fair, but simple displays of affection—kissing or just holding hands—can be problematic, even dangerous, depending on where you are.
Matthieu Jost actually founded MisterB&B after he and his partner were turned away by a homophobic renter in Barcelona. The site has listings in more than 135 destinations and works to protect both travelers and hosts. In repressive areas, for example, hosts have the option of keeping their profile photos private.
A gay cruise or tour, says Roper, also means being in the majority, possibly for the first time."That single change from being an always-minority to a sudden-majority can have a profoundly positive real-world effect.” The allure of a vacation fling may lead to poor choices. Always be alert when meeting new people online. Getty Sure, a vacation fling can be a lot of fun, but there are risks, too: An unsuspecting tourist is a prime mark for robbery, blackmail or worse.
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