Instinct's Gay Travel News (2025)

07/05/2024

Do Your Favorite Gay Spots Offer More Than Just a Beverage? , , ,

When traveling, I do have to admit, I do not do a good job in hitting all the gay hot spots in a new town. Sometimes I’m just very content at exploring the food, sports, history, and what makes those…

14/01/2024

Did your passport make the list?

According to the newest Henley Passport Index, six countries around the world have tied for first place for the most powerful passport.

02/01/2024

If Portugal is not on your Travel Bucket List, It Needs to Be.
https://instinctmagazine.com/warning-portugal-is-as-great-as-you-heard-and-more/

04/12/2023

New Nightlife, Eats, & Experiences Make Houston a Solid Bet For A Great Time.

One of the cities in the United States that I love to re-explore is Houston, Texas. I've visited the fourth most populous city in the U.S. about three times and each time a new area is introduced to…

06/11/2023

When It Comes To Your Favorite US City, Did It Make The Most Gay Friendly List?

We love to travel here at Instinct and we don't do travel pieces unless we have personally been there and done that. If we are going to provide you with a review, then we need to have reviewed it for…

01/09/2023

Pony, Diesel, & Union Oh My! Seattle Gay Night Life is Stronger than Ever. One of the best cities to feel accepted and you!

Seattle’s one of the cities that I hold near and dear to my heart. It was one of the two cities in which I chose to celebrate my 40th birthday, in early April of 2014. It was my first time in the…

06/07/2023

The Hub of Yucatan Exploration - Merida, Mexico Has Earned A Return Visit.

Often times, I need to travel to a city twice to really know that I like it. Sometimes the first trip is during a Pride celebration or a big gay weekend which leads me to ask, “Well, how is the city…

06/05/2023

Travel Thursday: Discovering Malta, The Home of EuroPride 2023

With EuroPride Valletta 2023 scheduled to take place in just a few months, we look to learn more about the wonderful nation that will be its host this year, Malta. For the last seven years…

07/04/2023

Staycation, Vacation, Gaycation. They all meet here.
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Pick a month on the calendar and any of them will be the perfect time to visit gay friendly Fort Lauderdale. Synonymous with the title of gay capital of Florida and arguably the nation, Wilton Manors /

24/03/2023

Travel Thursday: Orange County is Just Beyond the Galaxy's Edge. , , , , , , , ,

If you’re looking for quality experience in Orange County, visit The Westin Anaheim Resort, Disney Parks, The Ranch Restaurant and Saloon, and Burke Williams

10/03/2023

Just the Tip? Southern Florida Events Scream Gay Gay Gay For March & April

Can we all say GAY!?! Can we show PRIDE!?! Can we celebrate LIFE!?! Yes we can and we will and we won't be silenced, shunned, nor stopped. Now, more than ever, those of us that live here and visit…

28/10/2022

Travel Thursday: Getting Back Into The WPB Groove With The Ben West Palm.

Exploring West Palm Beach (WPB) is something I have not done in a while. The cities of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach are all wonderful spots to visit as they all have their own feel…

24/10/2022

Trying Out New Places and Experiences in Las Vegas

If you've ever been to Las Vegas before, you know that there's just too much to see in one trip. We've traveled to Sin City a good amount of times and each time is a different journey. Yes…

07/06/2022

Pride Season is upon us.

Pride season is almost upon us, but the planning has been happening for months. We love Pride, we love being with like-minded people, and we love a great time. But do you stay home for Pride or do you…

24/09/2021

LGBTQ Meccas Can Be Great, But Here Are Some Close Alternatives
https://instinctmagazine.com/go-here-not-there-5-great-alternatives-to-famed-lgbtq-meccas/
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SPONSORED CONTENT Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. While an upbeat party scene certainly has its appeal, sometimes you may want something a bit more low key than Fire Island or Sa...

23/09/2021

Gus Kenworthy and Greece (Oh My!)
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It's an increasingly smaller world, with many of us looking for that next great off-the-beaten track destination to unwind, or if you are an Olympic athlete, to get an adrenaline rush. Such was the case this summer for one of our favorite gay athletes, Gus Kenworthy, who gave us some thirsty photos....

26/05/2011

OutServe To Hold Historic Convention For Gay Troops - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

It might be Fleet Week in New York City, but the gayest gathering yet of LGBT troops this year won't be taking place at Gotham gay bars but at OutServe's first-ever convention, slated for October.

18/05/2011

Montreal Calls For Entries In 2011’s “Q***r Of The Year” Contest - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

We wear many crowns tiaras. But "Q***r of the Year" isn't one of them. Yet. Now that Montreal has kicked-off its second annual competition and is calling for entries, we—or YOU!—can earn the title!

16/05/2011

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 Winner’s Tour Announced - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

We've been in serious sickening drag queen withdrawals ever since Raja was crowned queen of RuPaul's Drag Race and season 3 wrapped up. Thankfully, the 2011 winner's tour has been announced and we can get ready to shante our way over to see plenty of our favorite racers!

09/05/2011

GEM Hotel Group Launches LGBT Website - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

As needy attention hogs, we love when businesses give us special-tailored consideration. NYC's GEM Hotel group is the latest to get on our good side (which is not a view of us from the left, in case you were wondering) with the launch of its LGBT micro-site.

05/05/2011

Pride Comes Early To NYC - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

The Renaissance Hotels brand brought some pride to New York a little early with a celebration of the gay community featuring two pop culture faves: Cyndi Lauper and drag queens!

02/05/2011

First Ever Gay Wine Weekend Takes Over Sonoma June 17 - 19 - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

Though every weekend at our house is a gay wine weekend, our festivities surely won't compare to the world's first official Gay Wine Weekend that will take place in gorgeous Sonoma, California this June.

28/04/2011

Update: Fire Island Pines 2011 Preview (And Hot Shirtless Bartenders!) - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

Updated Thursday, April 28 with a huge wave of announcements regarding all things Fire Island Pines summer 2011... And, yep; the hot video of New York's FIP bartender auditions is still after the jump, too!

26/04/2011

Houston Heats Up - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

Aside from Instinct’s highly talked-about April cover couple, there seems to be a lot more going on in Houston—all in the name of gay! We’re never ones to miss a bar opening, and it seems that there are two new places to call home over in H-town.

18/04/2011

In NYC This Sunday? Lend Your Voice To The “New Yorkers For Marriage Equality” Campaign - Blog | Gay

We've always believed our beautiful visages should be shared with as many people as possible, but thanks to the Human Rights Campaign's one-day pop-up shop in New York City on Sunday, our message of support for marriage equality can be shared with a large audience as well!

15/04/2011

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13/04/2011

White Party Pics! - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

While the boys (and a few girls) are still recovering from their weekend of debauchery and sun in Palm Springs, we have some pics from all the fun. Here's a taste of White Party 2011!

11/04/2011

Groupons for G**s! DailyPride.com Offers Daily Deals for the LGBT Community Nationwide - Blog | GayT

If you're looking for deals in a city you're traveling to or in a community nearby, you might want to start your search at the newly launched DailyPride.com, the first and only gay daily deal site to join the social buying community of Groupon and LivingSocial. Daily Pride caters exclusively to the

05/04/2011

Daniel Radcliffe to Be Honored During Trevor LIVE - Blog | GayTravelNews.com

On Monday, June 27, 2011, Daniel Radcliffe will be honored by The Trevor Project with the Trevor Hero Award during "Trevor LIVE" at Capitale (130 Bowery, NY, NY). The annual show benefits the life-saving work of The Trevor Project and will also honor Ernst & Young LLP with the Trevor 2020 Award.

01/04/2011

Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis to Appear at Liberation 2011 - An LGBT Spiritual Experience - Blog | Ga

Time for liberation! From April 7-10, 2011, Mark Anthony Lord, an internationally acknowledged gay spiritual leader dedicated to healing the world of homophobia, will present Liberation 2011 "Nothin' Broken Here" -- a fun, humorous, authentic and intuitive series of workshops aimed at empowering at