
When you go on vacation, are you typically looking to let your hair down, relax, and be yourself? Great, me too (well, what’s left of my hair)!
Though much progress has been made for the LGBTQ+ community recently, queer travelers still struggle to safely travel outside their home country without ridicule, discrimination, intimidation, or even experiencing violence. What we need is a literal safe place for us to go to enjoy ourselves.
All of the following all-inclusive resorts provide LGBTQ+ sensitivity training for staff or are a member of The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and/or TAG Approved.
Below are our picks of the best LGBTQ+-friendly or LGBTQ+-run all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Hotel Esencia – Riviera Maya, Mexico

Casa Velas Hotel Boutique – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Grand Sens Cancun by Oasis – Cancun, Mexico

Temptation Cancun Resort – Cancun, Mexico

Holiday Inn Resort – Aruba

Barceló Aruba – Noord, Aruba

Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino – Willemstad, Curaçao

Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino – Willemstad, Curaçao

Sonesta Ocean Point – St. Martin/St. Maarten

Paradisus Palma Real – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

A Word to the Wise
So there you have our top choices for where to enjoy a comfortable vacation at truly inclusive all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Remember, while traveling it’s vital to keep the local customs and religions (which are largely Christian/Catholic and conservative in Latin America and in the Caribbean) – as well as your personal safety – in mind. All of the resorts listed are LGBTQ+-friendly, sometimes even run by folks in the community, however, their diverse guests may have many different views regarding LGBTQ+ folks…A smile goes a long way!