Revealed: The Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Holiday Locations 

Revealed: The top LGBTQ+ friendly holiday destinations from around the globe

• New York City takes the top spot for best LGBTQ+ friendly holiday destination, followed closely by London and Rio de Janeiro
• Searches for “LGBT holidays” have seen a 1,000% increase over the last 12 month

It’s the time of year when people are planning their summer holidays, whether with family, friends, partners, or solo trips. But as an LGBTQ+ individual, it can be difficult to know where to take your next trip due to laws in different countries and activities that can be done safely.

With searches for “LGBT holidays” seeing a +1,000% increase over the past 12 months, it shows there’s a growing demand for holidays for LGBTQ+ couples and families who want to travel to somewhere that’s both fun and safe.

To help, the travel experts at Planet Cruise have revealed the top locations for the LGBTQ+ communities to visit this year*, taking aspects such as marriage laws, safety, and LGBTQ+ activities for all ages into consideration.

The Top 15 LGBTQ+ friendly locations from around the world are as follows:

Ranking	Location	Safety Index	Marriage Legal	Adoption Legal	# of LGBTQ+ Bars	Total Score
1.	New York City, USA	292	YES	YES	27	3.843
2.	London, UK	342	YES	YES	23	3.781
3.	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	248	YES	YES	23	3.619
4.	Manchester, UK	342	YES	YES	18	3.596
5.	Amsterdam, Netherlands	373	YES	YES	16	3.575
6.	Madrid, Spain	356	YES	YES	16	3.546
7.	Paris, France	338	YES	YES	16	3.515
8.	Sao Paulo, Brazil	248	YES	YES	18	3.434
9.	Buenos Aires, Argentina	260	YES	YES	17	3.417
10.	Brussels, Belgium	343	YES	YES	13	3.412
11.	Berlin, Germany	309	YES	YES	14	3.391
12.	Lisbon, Portugal	358	YES	YES	11	3.364
13.	San Francisco, USA	292	YES	YES	14	3.361
14.	Barcelona, Spain	356	YES	YES	10	3.324
15.	Toronto, Canada	383	YES	YES	7	3.259

New York City revealed as the top LGBTQ+ friendly holiday destination

The Big Apple comes in first place as the top LGBTQ+-friendly destination from across the globe. It ranks first as the best LGBTQ+ location across the globe, with a total score of 3.843.

LGBTQ+ adoption and marriage are legal in bustling Manhattan, and the total number of LGBTQ+ bars is the highest in the ranking. There are 27 in total, including the historic Stonewall Inn, that’s perhaps the most iconic of them all.

If it’s your first time in New York City, you’ll want to see all the major tourist attractions: think the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. But if you’re a seasoned regular of NYC, then it’s definitely worth spending a couple of days sampling the various neighbourhoods and all the cute coffee shops, restaurants and bars they have to offer.

Two UK cities take top spots in the five best LGBTQ+ destinations

London takes the second spot, followed by Manchester in fourth place, as some of the best LGBTQ+ locations globally.

London has the second-highest number of LGBTQ+ bars on our list, at 23, and a safety index score of 342. England’s capital hosts the vibrant hub of Soho, which has the most number of gay bars than any other area in London.

Manchester also scores high for safety, with 18 LGBTQ+ bars to choose from – many of which are clustered around the iconic Canal Street.

Dave Mills, Planet Cruise’s Global Supply Director, comments: “Feeling safe and relaxed on your holiday is at the forefront when choosing a location, and we understand it can be an even bigger concern for those of the LGBTQ+ community. We hope that with this in-depth look into the best LGBTQ+ locations, people within the community can find the perfect holiday location for them, their partners, and friends. and family.”

If you’d like to learn more about the top LGBTQ+ locations from around the world, follow this link- https://www.planetcruise.com/the-top-lgbtq-friendly-spots