Ladies Touch travels to the Acropolis .
DIVING DEEP : LGBTQIA + GROUP TOURS “ Going on an LGBTQIA + group trip is magical . Once you start to travel with other LGBTQIA + folks , it ’ s hard to travel any other way . There ’ s something special about being able to travel with people who are like you ,” Alysse Dalessandro said . She is planning an upcoming group trip to Cuba with ReRoot Travel which will include educational tours about LGBTQIA + history and culture in Cuba led by local community members .
“ As a host of LGBTQIA + group tours , I work with tour operators that are safe , welcoming and affirming so LGBTQIA + travelers have an immersive , culturally enriching experience in the safest way possible . I look for tour operators that serve as the connection point to the local LGBTQIA + community ,” Dalessandro said .
HERE ARE A FEW OTHER RESOURCES TO BE AWARE OF WHEN PLANNING YOUR NEXT GROUP TRIP :
• Out Adventures specializes in tours for the LGBTQIA + community to destinations worldwide , including active adventures and cultural exploration . LGBTQIA + guides lead the tours and personally understand the challenges faced by
EveryQueer organizes trips for family travel as well .
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