Trump’s Kennedy Center Cancels ALL WorldPride Programming 🤬

Spotlight Destination: Curaçao 👀

On a lighter note… if you're craving turquoise water and a place that actually welcomes LGBTQ+ travelers, Curaçao might be your island.

While nearby Caribbean destinations often fall short on queer safety and visibility (looking at you, Jamaica), Curaçao stands out. This Dutch Caribbean gem is vibrant, walkable, and proudly inclusive — with gay-friendly hotels, nightlife, and its own Pride celebration (hello, September getaway). Bonus: you’ll hear Papiamentu on the beach and find Dutch pancakes for breakfast.

This sun-soaked island has quietly become one of the Caribbean's most queer-friendly escapes. And while summer is technically low season, that just means better deals and fewer crowds.

🤡 Trump-Controlled Kennedy Center Cancels all D.C. WorldPride Events

WorldPride 2025 Is Still Happening — But Now, It’s a Protest

WorldPride 2025 is expected to bring MILLIONS to D.C. — but thanks to Tr*mp, it’s no longer just a celebration. It’s a full-on act of resistance.

After he seized control of the Kennedy Center earlier this year — firing its leadership, banning drag shows, and scrubbing LGBTQ+ programming — this week, major Pride events were booted from the venue.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt? Gone. 

Drag Story Time? Canceled. 

The Gay Men’s Chorus? Silenced.

Organizers have scrambled to relocate events, and international sponsors are pulling out — but there’s no backing down. A massive June 8 march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol is still on, and activists are reminding us: Pride has always been a protest. 

And we’re starting early: a rally is planned for this Friday outside the Kennedy Center.

Travelers, especially trans and nonbinary visitors, are being warned about new and very real risks at the border. Whether you're marching or witnessing from afar, visibility matters — and resistance takes many forms.

Travel News for Gays on the Go 🗞️

What’s worth knowing in queer travel this week — from major headlines to the best finds worth your clicks.

• Some of our favorite LGBTQ+ (and adjacent) celebs gathered for the gayest grand opening of the new Tryst Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

• That time Princess Diana wore male drag to an iconic gay bar with Freddie Mercury is making the rounds again

• NYC Pride has unveiled the Grand Marshals for its 2025 parade

• Alternatively, try one of these 20 amazing Canadian Pride festivals

• A Boston queer group is preserving LGBTQ+ history being erased by Trump’s National Park Service

• Celebrate queer literature and resistance at the Rainbow Book Fair in May

• Have you been to the 5 biggest gay nightclubs in the world?

• Or one of the 6 best retirement destinations for LGBTQ+ folks?

• From Mexico to Mykonos, these are the world’s best gay beaches

• Okay but WHENNN are we storming this bar? Anti-LGBTQ+ bar owner plans “Hetero Awesomeness” festival during Pride

And, too good not to include:

I mean, she’s right.

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⚖️ Q&A Time:

Last Week’s Results:
We asked: Would you rather splurge on a luxury hotel, or save on a budget stay and spend big on experiences?

• 17% said Give me the Luxury Stay 💅

• 83% said Give me the A+ experience 🗺️

Verdict:
Y’all are all about the moments, not the thread count. When it comes to travel, the experience wins by a landslide, honey:

• “Experiences will always be remembered, a hotel is easily forgotten.”

• “I’d rather sleep in a tent and eat at the best restaurant in town.”

• “Luxury is nice, but stories are better.”

This Week’s Question:
Now we’re curious about your budgetary boundaries: How do you feel about budget airlines like Spirit?

That’s a wrap for this week.
✈️ Safe travels — and we’ll see you next time.
— The GoQueer Team