Lesbian travel writer and passionate globe trotter LoAnn Halden spoke recently at the New York Times Travel Show about travel opportunities for gay women. LoAnn shared her top picks below.
For more gay and lesbian travel info, also check out www.LGBT.travel
Group Trips
www.DiscoverSweet.com - Isla Mujeres Resort late April and late September
www.Olivia.com
Undersea Expeditions - Annual For Women Only scuba vacation, May 7-14 on Isla Mujeres, off Cancun, Mexico
Women’s Weeks
- NEW this year: Valhalla Women’s Week, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, Oct. 19-23 www.valhallawomensweek.com
- Womenfest Key West, Sept. 6-11, www.womenfest.com
Parties/Events
- Dinah Shore Weekend, Palm Springs, March 30-April 3, www.thedinah.com
- Aqua Girl, Miami, May 11-15, www.aquagirl.org
- Girls in Wonderland, Gay Day at Disney, Orlando, June 2-6, www.girlsinwonderland.com
- Circuit Festival (includes Girlie Circuit), Barcelona, Aug. 4-14, www.circuitfestival.net
Resources
- Southern Brazil Tours (lesbian owned) Brazil Ecojourneys, www.brazilecojourneys.com
- www.girlports.com
- www.lgbt.travel (find IGLTA members around the world that cater to women)