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“For LGBTQ+ travelers, rainbow flags — now found in almost any city — are a universal symbol of hospitality that announce, “You’re welcome here!” Unfortunately, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is also more prevalent in many destinations.

Half of the travelers polled in a 2023 report “Portrait of LGBTQ+ Travelers in America” say they must consider their safety when deciding where to travel, which means many LGBTQ+ travelers are craving the vacation equivalent of chicken soup — a “comfort food” holiday unambiguously inclusive, friendly and familiar. With decades-long track records of catering to the LGBTQ+ community, these classic destinations remain strong draws…”

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