10 last-minute travel destinations and hotels perfect for Pride 2024

Pride Month is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to plan that last-minute getaway with your chosen family.

After all, while staycations are nice and affordable, why not trade in those parades and celebrations in all the old familiar places and head somewhere welcoming, luxurious, and absolutely fabulous for Pride this year – and you should totally let up help you plan this last minute Pride escape.

We scoured all the travel options and curated these ten travel destinations and hotels perfect for Pride in 2024. From a glittering Florida high-rise to a boutique hotel set on a lake in the jungles of Guatemala to beachfront resorts in Mexico and Key West, we’ve got you covered.

Just keep scrolling to find some of our fave travel destinations and hotels perfect for Pride in 2024.

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa – Cancun, Mexico

Welcome in Pride at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa.

It’s in the heart of the lively Zona Hoteleria and close to LGBTQ+ hotspots like 11:11 and Laser Hot Bar, but its relaxed Caribbean beachfront vibe with private cabanas and Bali-style day beds make for the perfect intersectional escape of wild nightlife and daytime chill. There’s plenty of fine dining and even a 50-minute Mayan-inspired spa treatment. The truly motivated can try all 150 margaritas on the menu in the Lobby Bar.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

When you settle into the rainbow Adirondack chairs on the massive front lawn of the 429-acre Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, don’t forget to scan the QR codes on the chair arms to link to stories of instrumental LGBTQ luminaries like Harvey Milk, RuPaul Charles, MJ Rodriguez, and more.

After relaxing and catching up on LGBTQ+ history, you can swim or explore oyster beds just off the resort’s private Bay Pines Beach, kayak and paddleboard on Blueberry Pond, play tennis, or wander into town. For the duffers, there’s the Cape’s only Jack Nicklaus Design golf course. Later, gather to watch the sunset at the resort’s Beach Bar restaurant.

Curaçao

This Lesser Antilles Island in the southern Caribbean proudly believes in a ‘live and let live’ attitude. Same-sex sexual relations are legal in the constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The downtown section of the capital of Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architecture, culture, and arts. And the dining is simply fantastic as well with plenty of hotel options. The island received a top rating from the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and it is home to a weeklong Pride festival. The small nation is also home to some of the best accessible scuba diving in the world with over 65 distinct sites to explore.

Playa Lago Resort & Spa – Key West, Florida

The Florida Keys are renowned for their lively LGBTQ+ community and activities with plenty of parties and speedo-clad bodies.

But for gay travelers looking for something more tranquil, the Playa Largo Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection by Marriott resort, offers the best of both worlds.

The award-winning luxury resort offers travelers an inviting pool, one of the area’s only calm water white sand beaches, multiple restaurants, a spa, and accommodation options to fit all group sizes, from solo travelers and couples to large groups who can stay at one of the newly unveiled Ocean Residences luxury homes.

Southernmost Beach Resort – Key West, Florida

The Southernmost Beach Resort is the perfect destination for gay Key West visitors looking to be on Duval Street in the heart of the action for Pride.

Duval Street is part Caribbean chill with a heavy dose of Nashville's southern charm and a big splash of Las Vegas swagger where queer travelers can enjoy decadent drag queen brunches, bar crawls, a colorful Pride parade, and more.

Situated along the southernmost limit of Duval Street, the resort boasts three palm-fringed pools, a tanning pier, a private beach with lounge chairs and cabanas, a signature restaurant, and not one but two bars.

Hyatt Centric Las Olas – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Hyatt Centric Las Olas is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s entertainment district while offering close proximity to the area’s best beaches, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. Guests can spend their days cooling off at Elev8, the property’s sleek 8th floor pool and bar with amazing skyline views. Nearby is Wilton Manors, sometimes known as the ‘Second Gayest City in the U.S.’ as well as the LGBTQ+ popular Sebastian Street Beach.

When hunger strikes, enjoy a bite at the hotel’s restaurant Harborwood Urban Kitchen & Bar with doors that open directly onto Las Olas Boulevard. For a night-cap post-dinner, head over to the hotel’s guest room turned speakeasy, 901, which evokes pre-Prohibition vibes, transporting guests to the roaring 1920s and features whimsical cocktails like ’Smoke and Mirrors’ alongside a full gourmet menu.

Casa Palopo – Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

This hidden gem is ideal for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking a secluded getaway boasting rich natural and cultural opportunities. Casa Palopó is perched on hills surrounding Guatemala’s spectacular Lake Atitlán. The area is known for its natural beauty, three volcanoes, and 12 colorful Mayan villages nestled along the lake’s shores.

This boutique property is perfect for LGBTQ+ travelers, a former private home that now offers 15 uniquely decorated guest rooms and suites, adorned with bright walls, Latin American artwork, and locally handwoven textiles.

Cultural experiences include Mayan shaman blessings on the property, tours through Lake Atitlan’s villages, visits to local artisans, and even voluntourism opportunities via Pintando Santa Catarina Palopo. Casa Palopó is the first and only Relais & Chateaux property in Guatemala, guaranteeing an experience as exclusive as it is unique.

Caribe Hilton – San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly islands in the Caribbean and feels like an international vacation with all the perks of staying close to home with no passport required for U.S. residents.

San Juan is brimming with LGBTQ+ inclusive events. Every June, Puerto Rico hosts a San Juan Pride parade from Parque del Indio to Parque del Tercer Milenio with rainbow-colored floats, people on stilts and roller-skates, go-go dancers, drag personalities, and live entertainment.

Centrally located just minutes from the heart of historic Old San Juan, the Caribe Hilton is a beachfront oasis where LGBTQ+ travelers can enjoy a tropical escape just a short plane ride from most major U.S. cities. Famed as the birthplace of the piña colada, guests can dine at any of the eleven on-site dining options, opt for poolside mofongo-making (a traditional Puerto Rican dish), or unwind by the secluded beach and oceanfront swimming pools. Guests can also venture out to experience San Juan’s hottest restaurants and bars, rainforest excursions, local food and rum tours, and other activities that showcase the island’s rich culture and natural surroundings.

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Celebrate Pride in Mexico’s LGBTQ+ paradise of Puerto Vallarta.

The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is set on a pristine beach downtown and just a quick drive from the restaurants, bars, beaches, and action of Zona Romantica.

Couples can dive into Puerto Vallarta's largest infinity pool while sampling drinks served from a stunning swim-up bar. There’s also tequila tasting with the resort’s private tequila sommelier.

Lovebirds can opt for the Pride & Joy Couples Package which includes breakfast for two, a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival, free internet access, and a shared treatment at the Ohtli Spa. This offer is the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month as the package is valid from May 1 through October 31, 2024 (access with promotional code: 4LG).

W Punta De Mita – Punta De Mita, Mexico

Guests at the W Punta De Mita can take surf lessons in the morning, then relax and watch the sunset from their suite’s private dipping pool. Restaurants include Jean Georges’s famed Spice Market and a vintage 1950s truck converted into a beachside ceviche bar. Lucky guests can reserve an ultra-exclusive al fresco meal under the stars.

During Pride Month, guests can take advantage of W Punta De Mita’s Celebrate Love Your Way package which includes a daily buffet breakfast for two, a romantic dinner, a yoga class, a mixology class, and a spa treatment at the AWAY Spa.