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Hyde Bodrum – where all-inclusive perks and luxury accommodations collide

November 13, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Here’s why the all-inclusive Hyde Bodrum needs to be on your travel radar. WORDS BY GAY TIMES All-inclusive has gone luxury. Hotel giants Ennismore and Accor jump on the growing trend of upmarket all-in stays – we travel to Bodrum to try out their new “boho-chic” brand – Hyde. Bodrum is a destination that has experienced rapid growth in recent years. From Hollywood celebrities to European holidaymakers, it seems everyone is descending on the Aegean Sea for guaranteed sun and relaxation. It’s not too surprising then that Accor has chosen…

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The New York EDITION – still one of the most stylish and sophisticated luxury properties in Manhattan

September 9, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

If you’re looking for a luxurious and LGBTQ+ inclusive hotel in the big city, The New York EDITION meets all your desires (and then some!) WORDS BY GAY TIMES Fall has arrived in New York City, bringing with it a burst of ‘back to school’ energy that sweeps through the streets. The mugginess has finally cleared, revealing a vibrant autumnal cityscape where the latest fashion trends are paraded along the sidewalks. GT’s latest adventure takes us to the heart of this dynamic urban experience, where we’re spending a gay late-summer…

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Iceland: Celebrating “the world’s biggest small Pride” in the LGBTQ+ haven you didn’t know about

September 7, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY MALIK HADDINGTON-AHMED PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIGGA ELLA AND SUNNA BEN SPECIAL THANKS TO GUNNLAUGUR BRAGI BJÖRNSSON, BUSINESS ICELAND AND VISIT ICELAND In 2024, Iceland secured the #2 spot on ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Map. However, it’s relatively unknown as a safe place for LGBTQIA+ travellers. From introducing same-sex marriage in 2010 to banning so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in 2023, and inaugurating a number of progressive policies in-between, Iceland has become one of the best places to be queer in Europe. This August, Reykjavík Pride – dubbed “the world’s biggest small Pride” –…

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Our queer hearts belong to Phoenix, Arizona

February 23, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

From one of the USA’s last surviving lesbian bars to local queer-owned businesses, these are just some of the places where LGBTQIA+ tourists can thrive Words by Fran Tirado Photography by Neal Santos When you think of LGBTQ+ destinations, it’s unlikely that Phoenix, Arizona, comes immediately to mind. Though the US is filled with bustling metropolises and queer cultural capitals, it’s the destinations tucked away in the US’s corners, hiding in the desert or on the fringe, that contain the richest communities and undiscovered histories. Despite the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently…

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Could the Caribbean island of Curaçao be your next must-see destination?

February 9, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

GAY TIMES takes you on a scenic voyage of Curaçao, the Caribbean island that is an unexpected melting pot of queer joy, art and community. WORDS BY UMAR SARWAR From the outside lens, it’s understandable that there are existing reservations within the queer community on whether it’s safe to step foot onto the Caribbean shores. After all, safety and relaxation are the key pillars to ensure any pleasurable travel experience. But to our pleasant surprise, Curaçao reveals itself as a breath of fresh, queer air. Within our first few moments of…

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