You didn’t think I would let Pride Month go by without revealing my favorite LGBTQIA+ destinations, did you? At Trips to Cherish, we believe love deserves to be seen, celebrated, and surrounded by beauty—no matter who you are or whom you adore. So, if you’re a newlywed couple dreaming of a honeymoon that’s as free-spirited and radiant as your love story, you deserve a destination that welcomes you with open arms and wide-open hearts. 🌈
These swoon-worthy honeymoon escapes roll out the rainbow carpet with romance, charm, and unforgettable magic for everybody, regardless of who you love. Love is love, after all!
Amsterdam, Netherlands: A Love That Flows Like the Canals
Honeymooning in the city that was the first in the world to legalize same-sex marriage? Yes, please! Amsterdam is quirky, cozy, and completely unbothered by labels. Stroll hand-in-hand through storybook streets, explore museums full of art and soul, and toast your love in LGBTQIA+ bars thriving since the ’70s.
🛏️ Where to stay: The Pulitzer Amsterdam–elegant, canal side luxury with tons of heart.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Sun, Sand, and Safe Spaces
Puerto Vallarta is calling if you like your honeymoons spicy 🌶️ and sun-drenched. With Zona Romántica’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ scene and a culture that knows how to fiesta, you’ll find joy in every taco, every tide pool, and every salsa-splashed sunset.
🛏️ Where to stay: One&Only Mandarina—intimate, glamorous, and oh-so-extra.
Cape Town, South Africa: Adventure Meets Acceptance
Fun fact: Cape Town is my second most traveled LGBTQIA honeymoon destination. From mountain hikes to penguin beaches, Cape Town is a wildly romantic, culturally rich, and progressive paradise. South Africa legalized same-sex marriage in 2006 and continues to be the most LGBTQIA+-friendly country on the continent. Bonus: Wine country is just a drive away. 🍷
🛏️ Where to stay: The Silo Hotel—sleek, sexy, and ever so cool.
Iceland: Love in a Land of Fire and Ice
Reykjavík may be small, but Iceland’s attitude toward love is mighty. This country ranks consistently at the top of LGBTQIA+ equality indexes. Add in waterfalls, glaciers, geothermal spas, and the aurora borealis, and you’ve got a honeymoon that’s a fairytale set to indie music.
🛏️ Where to stay: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon—for spa days wrapped in volcanic wonder.
New Zealand: Where Hobbiton Meets Happily Ever After
New Zealand’s open-minded vibes and jaw-dropping nature are made for romantics who crave adventure. It’s a trailblazing destination for LGBTQIA+ rights and one of the safest, most inclusive countries for all couples to feel free, seen, and deeply loved.
🛏️ Where to stay: Huka Lodge—private, posh, and full of poetic riverside moments.
Barcelona, Spain: Art, Passion & Rainbow Magic
Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in the world. It is bold. It’s Gaudí meets glitter. Tapas and tango. A cosmopolitan dream with an LGBTQIA+ scene that’s woven into the city’s heartbeat. Explore centuries of beauty by day and dance your heart out by night. This city doesn’t just tolerate love—it celebrates it.
🛏️ Where to stay: Kimpton Vivadora Barcelona—an intimate haven in the heart of everything.
Provincetown, Massachusetts: America’s Queerest Coastal Gem
Charming, historic, and unrelentingly fabulous, P-Town is an East Coast treasure with a long-standing queer legacy. Every inch of this seaside village radiates joy and authenticity, from Drag Brunch to clambakes on the beach.
🛏️ Where to stay: Brasswood Inn—cozy B&B meets boutique luxe.
French Polynesia (Yes, really!): Romance Without Borders
Same-sex marriage is legal in French Polynesia, and many high-end resorts welcome LGBTQIA+ couples with the warmth and grace you’d expect in paradise—picture this: a floating breakfast in an overwater bungalow. No one is judging—just love, lagoon-side.
🛏️ Where to stay: Four Seasons Bora Bora—island opulence meets cultural authenticity with an overwater bungalow.
Mykonos, Greece: Where Romance Wears Rhinestones
Whitewashed walls, cerulean seas, and the kind of nightlife that slaps. Mykonos has long been a haven for LGBTQIA+ travelers with its unapologetically joyful queer scene, luxe resorts, and endless summer vibes. Whether you’re sipping champagne at JackieO’ or slow dancing on a sunset cruise, this island knows how to party and pamper.
🛏️ Where to stay: Cavo Tagoo – sleek, iconic, and made for honeymoon selfies.
Montevideo, Uruguay: South America’s Quiet Queer Powerhouse
Uruguay might be the most underrated gem in the LGBTQIA+ travel world. Legal same-sex marriage? ✔️ Adoption rights? ✔️ Genuine warmth and cultural coolness? ✔️✔️. Montevideo, its breezy capital, is chill, artsy, and proudly inclusive. Bonus: you’re a short drive from vineyards, beaches, and gaucho adventures.
🛏️ Where to stay: Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco – elegant, fun, and steps from the beach.
Your honeymoon should feel like you—beautiful, free, fearless, and adored. Whether you dream of slow-dancing under Icelandic skies, ziplining through New Zealand forests, or sipping piña coladas in Puerto Vallarta, let’s co-create a journey where love is the only language that matters.
Because here’s the truth:
You don’t have to ask the world for permission to love.
You only have to decide where you want to celebrate it. 💍✨🌈
