Uncover 50+ queer-friendly destinations across the globe, packed with heart, soul, and a dash of fabulousness

Lonely Planet has been guiding travel for over 50 years with a core belief that travel is for everyone. That’s from their press release, but I can certainly vouch for it.

I’ve often turned to Lonely Planet guides myself, be it for a quick duck up to Bali, sorting out an entire itinerary for Italy, or considering a trek south to Antarctica (which I decided would be a very cold trek and so I think I’ll keep heading North).

But forget my travels, wherever you are considering visiting on this vast planet of ours, and if you want it to be très queer-friendly, The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Lonely Planet has just landed on bookshelves and we’re all as excited about it as we are about Mardi Gras next month and Kylie Minogue’s tour next week!

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is a comprehensive and inclusive exploration of over 50 LGBTQ+ friendly hotspots worldwide. Curated and penned by queer, neurodivergent travel writer Alicia Valenski, the guide is designed to help LGBTQ+ travellers navigate the world with confidence, safety, and of course pride.

The book is beautifully designed and bound, and would look perfect on any coffee table – plus it’s more than just a list of queer-friendly destinations; it’s a collection of stories and firsthand insights gathered from LGBTQ+ locals who call these vibrant places home.

Intimate, down-home interviews will bring readers closer to the heart of each location through authentic, personal experiences and of course pictures – lots of glorious pictures.

There are also handy ‘Know Before You Go’ boxes for each destination – in the US, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and Australia – that share details on local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and information on when to go, and even who to call in cases of emergency.

For invaluable advice on where to stay, what to do, and how to connect with local LGBTQ+ communities anywhere in the world, check out the big, bold, beautiful LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, available in quality bookstores and from the Lonely Planet website, RRP $44.99.

Antonino Tati

WIN! One of 3 copies of  The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Lonely Planet

Courtesy of Lonely Planet, Cream has three copies of the fabulous and trusty LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to give away. To try winning a copy, simply ensure you are subscribed to Cream‘s YouTube page here (we’ll be doing big things through YouTube this year) and shoot through an email to cream@pobox.com to tell that us you’ve done so. This competition closes 12pm AEST, Friday 21st February, 2025 with winners notified within 48 hours of competition closing.