Top LGBTQ Honeymoon Destinations
Hey lovebirds! If you're planning your honeymoon in 2027, you deserve somewhere that celebrates love and belonging. This year I'm switching things up with five destinations that haven't made my list before, so if you've been following along, consider this round two.
Here are some of my top picks!
1. Palm Springs, California
Why It's Great
Palm Springs has been a beacon for the LGBTQ+ community for decades, and it just keeps getting better. Year-round desert sunshine, legendary pool culture, and a walkable Uptown Design District packed with LGBTQ+ owned bars and restaurants make it an easy, no-passport-required honeymoon. It's also a great home base for day trips into Joshua Tree if you want a little desert adventure between pool days.
Top Resorts for Honeymooners
- The Hacienda at Warm Sands: Named Best LGBTQ Resort Hotel in North America by LUXlife Magazine, this intimate, adults-only property has a near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, gas fireplaces, and full kitchens in every suite. Starting around $425/night.
- Descanso Resort: A 16-room boutique men's resort in Uptown blending midcentury modern architecture with a heated pool, spa, and a relaxed, upscale vibe. Starting around $350/night.
2. Lisbon, Portugal
Why It's Great
Lisbon doesn't get talked about as much as Mykonos or Sitges, but it should. Portugal has had nationwide marriage equality since 2010, and the capital's Bairro Alto neighborhood is Lisbon's beating LGBTQ+ heart, full of bars, clubs, and restaurants that spill onto the cobblestone streets every night. Pair that nightlife with hillside miradouros, pastel-colored architecture, and easy day trips to Sintra or the coast, and you've got a honeymoon that balances romance with genuine discovery.
Top Resorts for Honeymooners
- Santiago de Alfama: A 5-star boutique hotel set inside a 15th-century palace in the historic Alfama district, with panoramic views of the Tejo river. Starting around $375/night.
Torel Palace: Perched on one of Lisbon's seven hills with sweeping city views, an ornate interior, and an award-winning restaurant. Starting around $400/night.
The Late Birds Lisbon: A gay urban resort with a rooftop pool and social scene built specifically around welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers. Starting around $225/night.
3. Sitges, Spain
Why It's Great
Half an hour from Barcelona by train, Sitges is often called Europe's answer to Provincetown, and it earns the comparison. Spain has had nationwide marriage equality since 2005, and Sitges takes that further with a compact old town packed with roughly two dozen gay bars, an international film festival, and beaches where same-sex couples holding hands is simply the norm rather than the exception. It's walkable, sunny, and effortlessly romantic.
Top Resorts for Honeymooners
- Hotel Calipolis Sitges: A classic seaside hotel directly facing the gay beach, with a penthouse suite hot tub and two sea-facing bars for sunset cocktails. Starting around $280/night.
- Casa Vilella: A modernist villa designed by a collaborator of Antoni Gaudí, now a 14-room boutique hotel with serious architectural charm. Starting around $310/night.
4. Taipei, Taiwan
Why It's Great
Taiwan made history in 2019 as the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, and Taipei has grown into one of the region's most confidently LGBTQ+ friendly capitals, home to Asia's largest Pride parade. It's a honeymoon that mixes big-city energy (night markets, skyline views from Taipei 101) with easy escapes to hot spring resorts and Sun Moon Lake if you want a quieter second half of the trip.
Top Resorts for Honeymooners
- Hotel Éclat Taipei: A boutique art hotel in the fashionable Da'an district, known as one of the city's most explicitly LGBTQ+ welcoming properties, with a genuine modern art collection throughout. Starting around $350/night.
- W Taipei: Sleek, playful, and centrally located, with the brand's signature bold design and a rooftop bar overlooking the skyline. Starting around $310/night.
- Mandarin Oriental, Taipei: Taipei's long-standing choice for high-end accommodations, blending contemporary design with classic touches and a full spa. Starting around $420/night.
5. Provincetown, Massachusetts
Why It's Great
Sometimes the best honeymoon doesn't require a passport. P-town has been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community for generations, and its Commercial Street is lined with galleries, cafés, and nightlife built by and for the community. It's walkable, low-key, and completely unpretentious, with Cape Cod beaches, whale watching, and some genuinely excellent boutique stays for a domestic honeymoon that still feels like an escape.
Top Resorts for Honeymooners
- Lands End Inn: A whimsical 1905 hilltop property with English-country gardens, sea views, and rooms themed from French countryside to Morocco. Starting around $260/night.
- AWOL Provincetown: Set against the town's iconic moors, this 30-room boutique hotel leans into P-town's laid-back, come-as-you-are spirit, pool included. Starting around $300/night.
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