The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and related travelers (LGBT) may have specific interests when traveling, but more importantly need to know where and where expressing gender identity or sexual orientation in public is okay. conversely, it can be dangerous to show your gender identity or sexual orientation in public.
LGBT rights around the world
- Recognized marriage
- Other type of recognized commitment
- Marriage abroad recognized
- Limited recognition of marriages at federal level, no recognition at state level
- No recognition of same-sex couples
- Laws limiting freedom of expression and association
- Theoretical penalty, but not applied in practice
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment
- Death sentence
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and similar people around the world vary according to national laws: some countries allow marriage between people of the same sex while, conversely, some condemn the practice of homosexual relations, with sanctions. up to the death penalty.
74 states penalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or other people with prison, torture, death penalty or forced labor. Conversely, many countries have adopted laws protecting their citizens from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 23 countries have legalized the marriage of same-sex couples throughout their territory.
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Favorable destinations
LGBT travelers are welcome in most tourist countries.
Africa
South Africa
No legal problem
Algeria
Homosexual relations, both female and male, are illegal there.
Morocco
The 2011 Constitution recognizes "To ban and combat any discrimination against anyone, on grounds of sex, color, beliefs, culture, social or regional origin, language, disability or any personal circumstance whatsoever that is. " but the laws have not been brought into conformity with the constitution.
Kenya
Homosexuality, although it is not formally prohibited by the Constitution, is nevertheless a punishable offense.
Tunisia
Particularly transphobic and homophobic laws and society.
Americas
Canada
Homosexuality is accepted at Canada. It was decriminalized in the 1960s. In fact, the Canadian constitution guarantees protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Since 2005, same-sex marriage has been recognized across Canada. In fact, it was already recognized at the provincial level in eight of the ten provinces before that date and the civil union had already been recognized since the 1990s. Elected politicians openly display their homosexuality. In fact, a homosexual woman, Kathleen Wynne, was elected Prime Minister ofOntario in 2013. Large cities such as Montreal and Toronto have gay neighborhoods. Moreover, a Pride Week (Pride Week) is held annually in Toronto.
United States
The ideal destinations for United States for LGBT people are mostly large cities, especially those in the Northeast and those on the West Coast. The main ones are:
- 1 San Francisco – the gay "mecca" of United States
- 2 new York – birthplace of American gay rights movements
- 3 West Hollywood – at the heart of Los Angeles
- 4 Fire island
- 5 Palm springs – in the middle of the desert two hours east of Los Angeles. The city has the highest share of gays and lesbians in its population compared to other American cities. This is also where the White Party takes place at Easter.
- 6 Provincetown – has long been known to be a leading gay destination and ever since gay marriage has been legal in the Massachusetts, it has become the ideal place to put the ring on your finger.
- 7 Key West – The southernmost point of United States is also the ideal place for an LGBT vacation.
- 8 Miami Beach – Very gay friendly seaside resort, which also hosts the White Party every year.
- 9 Ogunquit – Maine
- 10 Rehoboth Beach – a small coastal town of Delaware where a very active LGBT community is established
- 11 Galveston – small town on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, which has a few "gay only" hotels and beaches, usually LGBT-only.
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Latin America
Asia
Europe
Most Western European countries are quite welcoming. Be careful, however, in some countries of the Mediterranean basin where it is frowned upon to show any affection in public.
Austria
- 12 Vienna – communicates a lot about its favorable reception to homosexuals.
Belgium
Belgium not only has a Secretary of State for Gender Equality but has also, since , the first European country to have, in the person of Petra De Sutter, a transgender federal minister. The country is ranked second European country on LGBT rights and freedoms. In addition, in Brussels as well as in seven cities of Wallonia There are associations that can help LGBT people in difficulty or, simply, provide them with "good tips" to have a pleasant stay.
- Rainbow House – for the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Rainbow house – for the Walloon Region.
The three main welcoming cities are:
- 13 Brussels – district of Center and neighborhood Docks (mainly around the place Sainte-Catherine).
- 14 Antwerp (Antwerpen) – The surroundings of Meir, Groote Markt and Groeneplaats.
- 15 Cork – neighborhoods Carré, Place du Marché as well as Féronstrée and Hors-Château.
France
- 16 Paris – in particular the Marais district (3e and 4e arrondissement)
- 17 Montpellier – The city is part of the region Occitania which since 2018 has the region label "Gay friendly". City where the first homosexual marriage was celebrated after the opening of the marriage to the same sex couple in France.
Oceania
Dangerous destinations
 | WARNING : LGBT travelers are welcome in most tourist countries, except some countries ofAfrica and Middle East, where it is clearly not recommended to publicly manifest your homosexuality. |
In some of these countries, persons suspected of homosexuality face the death penalty, in particular in the following countries:
- 1 Afghanistan
- 2 Saudi Arabia
- 3 United Arab Emirates
- 4 Iran
- 5 Mauritania
- 6 Pakistan
- 7 Sudan
- 8 Yemen
LGBT events and activities
- Pride March (LGBT Pride / Gay Pride) – Demonstrations advocating freedom and equality for all sexual orientations and gender identities being held annually in several major cities around the world during the month of May or June.
- 1 Sydney Mardi Gras (Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras) – Festival and parade held annually at Sydney in Australia in February or March.
- San Francisco Celebration and Parade – Festival and parade held annually at San Francisco to United States in June.
- White Party (White ball) – Festive events held annually in several major cities around the world organized by LGBT communities.
- Swedish Gay Camp – A camp for gay and bisexual men held annually in Sweden in July.
- Atlantis Event (http://partir-entre-amis.fr/atlantisevents-croisiere-gay/) – Gay cruises.
