2021 Gay Travel Awards Nominees Announced
GayTravel.com just revealed the nominees for the 2021 Gay Travel Awards℠! Now in their sixth year, the Gay Travel Awards support and promote LGBTQ+ travel and tourism by identifying and rewarding select destinations, properties, events, influencers, and other organizations that exemplify a spirit of inclusiveness and hospitality excellence.
“This year is another difficult year for travelers. With the pandemic ebbing and flowing across the globe along with the newest variants, many are restricted from traveling or are waiting for a safer time,” said Steve Rohrlick, Chief Visionary Officer, GayTravel. “The Gay Travel Awards affords us all a moment to focus on the industry’s best as a prologue to getting back out there.”
GayTravel connects the LGBTQ+ community with gay-friendly destinations, hotels, cruises, tours, events, entertainment, attractions, clubs, and restaurants worldwide. Their mission is to provide the community with safe, welcoming, and curated recommendations to ensure that every vacation is both pleasurable and memorable.
Vacationer Magazine is excited because that a few LGBTQ+ influencers nominated this year in the “Gay Travel Influencers” category have also been featured as a Vacationer of the Week, including Barry Hoy (@asianmapleleaf), Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz (@onairplanemode_), Stefan Aretis and Sebastien Chaneac (@nomadicboys), and coming up soon, Shanna and Gabi (@27travels). Congrats to them and all the nominees!
Vote for your favorites in a variety of categories, including your favorite Airline, Beach Destination, Bed & Breakfast/Inn, Wedding Destination, Boutique Hotel, Tour Operator, Pride Celebrations (U.S. and non-U.S.), and more! You could win prizes, too, such as a 2-night stay at an Andrew Christian Residence in Puerto Vallarta.
Voting is open now until Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST. You can check out a few of the categories below, but for the complete list of all 2021 nominees click here.
GAY TRAVEL INFLUENCERS
@27travels
@ASIANMAPLELEAF
@coupleofmen
@lezseetheworld
@MICHAELANDMATT
@NOMADICBOYS
@onairplanemode__
@ONCEUPONAJOURNEY
@OURTASTEFORLIFE
@RAVIROUNDTHEWORLD
@tcappelli
DESTINATION, BEACH
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles
Bali, Indonesia
Cancun, Mexico
Grand Cayman Island, Greater Antilles
Los Cabos, Mexico
Phuket, Thailand
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
DESTINATION, ISLAND
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Cozumel, Mexico
Ibiza, Spain
Maldives, South Asia
Mykonos, Greece
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Puerto Rico, US, Caribbean
St. Barths, French West Indies
DESTINATION, WEDDING
Athens, Greece
Costa Smeralda, Italy
Kauai, Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii
Napa, California
Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Queenstown, New Zealand
St. John, US Virgin Islands
HOTEL, FAMILY
Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Orlando World Center Marriott
Palm Beach Marriott
Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
HOTEL, LGBT SCENE
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Aloft San Juan
Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown
Hotel Clermont
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
Marriott Stanton South Beach
Moxy Miami South Beach
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel
HOTEL, LUXURY
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
The Langham Huntington
The Ritz-Carlton Abama
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Zadún, A Ritz Carlton Reserve
HOTEL, TROPICAL HIDEAWAY
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Banyan Tree Phuket
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Lovango Resort & Beach Club
Punta Islita, Autograph Collection
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
Tiamo Resort
HOTEL, VALUE
AC Hotel, Guadalajara, Mexico
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
GALLERYone – a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers
Sky Rock Inn of Sedona
The Equus
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
The Westin Cape Coral at Marina Village
