The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is a comprehensive and inclusive exploration of over 50 LGBTQ+ friendly destinations worldwide. Written by Queer, neurodivergent travel writer Alicia Valenski, this guide is designed to help LGBTQ+ travellers navigate the world with confidence, safety, and pride.

This beautifully designed coffee table book is more than just a list of Queer-friendly spots; it’s a collection of stories and firsthand insights gathered from LGBTQ+ locals who call these vibrant destinations home. These intimate interviews will bring readers closer to the heart of each location through authentic, personal experiences. Our contributors' voices offer invaluable advice on where to stay, what to do, and how to connect with the local LGBTQ+ communities, offering a deeper, more meaningful travel experience.

Inside The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide:

• 50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades, including: The USA, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and Australia

• Insider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiences

• Intimate interviews bring readers into LGBTQ+ communities with honest, helpful insights for queer travellers planning to visit their hometowns

• Handy 'Know Before You Go' boxes for each destination share details on the local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and information on when to go 

• Stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps featuring colour-coded points of interest

• Additional LGBTQ+ travel hit list for travellers with specific interests that include adventure; art; family-friendly festivities; island escapes; trailblazing experiences 

• Essential travel information for first-time and seasoned travellers covering rights, practical safety tips, advice for emergencies, and more

“We recognised the Queer community was looking for a guide that understands them, especially given the challenges they continue to face when travelling. For example Booking.com recently revealed 59% of LGBTQ+ travellers have experienced discrimination when on holiday,” comments Chris Zeiher, Lonely Planet’s Snr Director, Trade Sales & Marketing. "Creating a guide that is community-led, inclusive and a little bit surprising in terms of destinations featured felt absolutely essential."

Valenski’s work ensures that LGBTQ+ travellers can explore the globe on their own terms, with the knowledge that their safety, enjoyment, and community are top priorities. With The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide readers will explore personal portraits of what it means to be a queer person around the world. Packed with unique and surprising travel experiences, this book makes the perfect self purchase treat or thoughtful gift for a queer traveller you know. 

Marketing Campaign Assets

To support the release of Lonely Planet's The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, we have created a suite of assets that can be used by retailers to promote the book to customers.

• Digital Assets

• Look Inside preview pages 

• Book Images

• Video Trailer (Coming Soon)

PR & Marketing

The release of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is being supported by a campaign that includes:

• Partnership with LGBTQIA+ press

• Targeted Reviews & Interviews including TV appearances

• Events and Tour: In Sydney, Edinburgh, Richmond and more!

• Interviews & Podcasts

• Social outreach

• Outdoor Street Postering in Australia and the UK

Releasing from March 2025

ISBN 9781837582716
Format Hardback, Full colour, 240 Pages
Dimensions 247 x 192mm | 7.56 x 9.72"
RRP AUD $44.99 | GBP £22.99 | NZD $44.99 | USD $30.00