Back when I was eight years old, before I knew I was queer, I was lucky enough to experience the classic family holiday to Orlando, Florida. All I knew was I had butterlies meeting all of the Disney Princesses because I fancied them (I’m sure someone can relate). Now an out and proud 22-year-old, I was eager to get a new perspective of Florida, seeing what the east coast has to offer LGBTQI travellers.
Florida probably isn’t the irst place that springs to mind when you think LGBTQI travel, but I was pleasantly surprised to see a bit of a rainbow peaking through in the Sunshine State. Although this trip wasn’t strictly LGBTQI focussed, we managed to ind plenty of queer delights dotted around. The small but active community wasn’t obvious, and some research was deinitely needed beforehand, but I’ve done all the hard work – and by that I mean I had fun in the sun – so I can ill you in on the best stuff.
FLORIDA KEYS