Lonely Planet The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide : Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe

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Discover more than 50 queer-friendly places guided by the communities that live there. Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, this panoramic compendium will introduce you to LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, the things that make their destination sparkle - with lesser-known attractions and off-the-beaten-path destinations that are inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers.

Inside you'll find 50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades, spanning the USA, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and Australia. Each destination features insider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiences. Intimate interviews bring you into LGBTQ+ communities with honest, helpful insights, while handy 'Know Before You Go' boxes share details on local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and when to visit. The guide is brought to life with stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps featuring colour-coded points of interest.

Whether you're seeking adventure, art, family-friendly festivities, island escapes, or trailblazing experiences, this guide includes essential travel information for first-time and seasoned travellers covering rights, practical safety tips, advice for emergencies, and more. Discover personal portraits of what it means to be a queer person around the world - the perfect self-purchase treat or thoughtful gift for the queer traveller in your life.