We’ve identified 17 cities ready to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers with open arms. Not only are these cities queer-friendly vacation spots, but they’re also fostering inclusive environments and home to laws that protect their own LGBTQ+ residents. ⁠ ⁠ From a progressive island in the Caribbean known for its peacefulness and out-of-this-world scuba diving to an under-the-radar LGBTQ+ haven in South America, swipe to discover the certifiably out-and-proud vacation spots for your next adventure. Click the link in our bio for the full list of bonafide LGBTQ+ friendly international travel destinations.⁠ ⁠ 📸:⁠ 1. Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images⁠ 2. Frans Lemmens/Corbis Documentary/Shutterstock⁠ 3. FMilano_Photography/Shutterstock⁠ 4. Auckland Unlimited⁠ 5. Domingo Leiva/Moment/Getty Images⁠ ⁠ #LGBTQTravel #PrideMonth #WereOutHere #pridemonthevents