Portugal has become an increasingly popular destination for gay travelers, and we’ve almost finished the design of the perfect Zoom Vacations tour to Portugal. Here are some key reasons why Portugal stands out as a particularly fabulous destination for LGBTQ+ travelers: • Legal Protections: Portugal has made significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights and legal protections. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010, and anti-discrimination laws are in place to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in various areas of life, including employment and housing. • Acceptance and Tolerance: Portuguese society is generally accepting and tolerant of LGBTQ+ individuals. Major cities like...
Marrakech: A Look at Tourism in Times of Calamity

Every year, Zoom Vacations attends a number of travel shows, which is one of the ways in which we find the best tour guides, excursions, and hotels worldwide. One of the most important ones (PURE) takes place in Marrakesh. This year it was due to begin the day after the recent earthquake in Morocco. Since we were not sure if the show would be canceled or not, but largely due to our own commitment and love for Morocco, Zoom Vacations made the decision to come to Marrakech anyway. It was not an easy decision, because we were not sure if...
Featured Travelers: Ivan and Mark from Puerto Vallarta
Mark and Ivan from Puerto Vallarta decided to come see for themselves why our Vietnam and Cambodia tour is so special, and we are certainly glad they did!
Travel: A Powerful Tool Against Racism
Travel can be a powerful tool for breaking down racism and promoting cultural understanding.
The Most Gay-Friendly Countries in the World
Here are the top 10 most gay-friendly countries in the world, based on scoring from the ILGA-Europe annual Rainbow Index.
The Joys of Traveling With LGBTQ+ People
There's just something about traveling with gay people that makes the experience so much more enjoyable and memorable.
Make The Most of Your Flight
These travel tips will help you take on your next flight with confidence and ease.
A New Vietnam and Cambodia
I am currently in Vietnam with a group, and I have definitely noticed changes.
The Changing Face of Gay Travel
Gay travel has become more accessible and accepted than ever before.
Featured Traveler: Tim from San Diego
As someone who grew up in the UK, Tim had invaluable insight and perspective during our tour, since India was a British colony and much of its history is tied to the UK.