As the world's largest promoter of lesbian travel, Olivia focuses exclusively on lesbian vacations (Olivia: "About Olivia"). With 20 years of experience, this site features cruises, resort vacations, and themed "escape" getaways. Site provides a current list of popular entertainers performing at various Olivia events. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
http://www.olivia.com
Girlports is a travel-planning site for lesbian and bi-sexual women. The site highlights lesbian-friendly events and destinations worldwide. Features include a "Passport" tool, which allows you to plug in desired destinations, sites and activities. Girlports then provides you with maps and a list of addresses that can be printed or sent to you via email (Girlports: "Girlports FAQ-What is a Passport and how does it work?") Reservations cannot be made on this site.
http://www.girlports.com
Purple Roofs is a multi-purpose travel site focusing primarily on lesbian and gay-friendly accommodations. Accommodations highlighted are worldwide and include hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and home exchange. Site provides photos, descriptions, website links and contact information for the accommodations listed. Reservations made through individual listings.
http://www.purpleroofs.com
The Damron company has been publishing on the subject of gay travel since 1964 (Damron: "About Us-40+ Years of Damron History). Their current site provides a list of events and vacations, with an option to refine the search to "women-only". Site provides contact information for individual events. Reservations made through individual listings.
http://www.damron.com
Out Traveler is a branch of Out Magazine featuring a variety of travel information. The site features a list of lesbian and gay-friendly sites for travel planning, city guides, travel articles, tips, and member photographs.
http://www.outtraveler.com
Many of the currently popular discount sites feature lesbian and gay travel promotions. Among these are Expedia (www.expedia.com/daily/gaytravel/default.asp) and Travelocity (www.travelocity.com), which contain lesbian and gay sections with discounted travel packages to a variety of destinations. Airline sites such as Delta (www.delta.com) and Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) also currently offer special deals.
