LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations in Northeast and Central Florida

By Dalia Colón With world-class attractions set against the backdrop of Florida’s natural beauty, the Sunshine State’s northeastern and central regions offer plenty of enticing reasons to visit. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a good meal, entertain the kids or cut loose after dark, here are…

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LGBTQ Florida: Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour in Miami Beach

By Jodi Mailander Farrell Members of the LGBTQ community are woven into the modern history of Miami Beach and its preservation movement. Their historic treasures and hot spots are highlighted on the Gay and Lesbian Walking Tour, which stops at key spots that mark the contributions that lesbians…

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Grand Resort and Spa: All Inclusive Gay Resort in Ft Lauderdale

By Jodi Mailander Farrell When it comes to romance and luxury, the Grand Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale -- the only gay property on the Travel Channel’s coveted list this year for “Best All-Inclusive Resorts” -- ranks up there with high-end resorts in Mexico, Antigua and Australia. One of the…

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7 Reasons to Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Gay Capital

By Jodi Mailander Farrell Progressive Fort Lauderdale has been proudly celebrating and courting the LGBTQ community for decades, recently incorporating transgender models into its mainstream tourism ads. The diverse and cosmopolitan city benefits from what Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando)…

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LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations in Northwest Florida

By Dalia Colón From pristine beaches and turquoise waters to tree-lined streets and cultural attractions, Northwest Florida is a welcome addition to any traveler’s bucket list. Whether you’re a same-sex couple seeking a romantic getaway, a modern family searching for kid-friendly fun or an…

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LGBTQ Travel in Key West

Enjoy a place where closets are only for your clothes. Heading South The drive south through the Keys is breathtaking. The brilliant blue-green ocean is dotted with sailboats, catamarans and wave runners; it's obvious that people are out to have an exhilarating day on (and in) the balmy waters…

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LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce in Florida

Want to discover more about LGBTQ businesses, networking, travel, sponsorships, events, and other information about Florida’s gay and lesbian business communities? These chambers of commerce – the business voices of the gay and lesbian communities -- and their partners support and advocate for…

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Gulfport, Fla. – Quirky, Quaint and Welcoming to All

By Saundra Amrhein The man on the saxophone is onto full upbeat jazz classics as the foot traffic picks up along Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. On bikes, in sandals, while walking dogs or pushing strollers, residents and visitors are out in force by noon at the weekly Tuesday Fresh Market in…

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Wilton Manors: South Florida’s Most Famous Gayborhood

Wilton Manors, South Florida’s famous gayborhood, combines a small-town atmosphere with all the amenities of urban life. By Carlos Harrison Wilton Manors gayborhood in Florida has a lot to offer: walkability, waterways, and wildlife – as in the kind that lives in the wild, and the kind that is…

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Florida’s Stonewall Reigns as Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Museum

By Jodi Mailander Farrell The gavel that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi used in 2011 to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" military policy against gays and lesbians. The pink suit jacket worn by Carson Kressley of the Brava reality TV series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Martina Navratilova’s tennis…

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