Why Curaçao Is the Caribbean’s Most Underrated LGBTQ+ Paradise
Sunshine. Freedom. Community. Curaçao has all the makings of your next queer getaway.
When you think of LGBTQ+ friendly travel in the Caribbean, Curaçao might not be the first place that comes to mind. But maybe it should be. This colorful Dutch-Caribbean island has quietly become one of the region’s most welcoming destinations for queer travellers, offering more than just beaches and cocktails.
Here’s why Curaçao deserves a top spot on your travel list.
1. A Caribbean Island That Actually Celebrates You
Unlike many Caribbean countries where LGBTQ+ travelers must tread carefully, Curaçao proudly promotes itself as a queer-friendly destination. Locals are warm, inclusive, and genuinely curious. The sense of acceptance is real.
You won’t just find rainbow flags at Pride, though Curaçao does host one. You’ll notice the inclusivity in everyday life, from the way people greet you to how partners hold hands without second glances. The island opens its arms without question.
Curaçao legally protects LGBTQ+ rights and actively encourages inclusivity within its tourism sector, and that kind of support truly matters.
2. Willemstad Feels Like Queer Art Come to Life
Imagine strolling through streets lined with candy-colored buildings, historic forts, and vibrant local markets. Willemstad, the capital, is more than a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a space where creativity thrives and queer self-expression is welcomed.
Whether you're browsing chic boutiques, sipping cocktails by the water, or taking selfies in front of massive murals, Willemstad feels like a place made for bold stories, soft moments, and full self-expression.
3. The LGBTQ+ Scene Is Small But Real
Curaçao doesn’t boast a massive queer nightlife scene, but that’s part of its charm. What exists feels more like community than chaos. From queer-friendly beach clubs and low-key bars to private mixers and monthly events, the island provides genuine, welcoming spaces.
You might find yourself chatting with locals over drinks in Pietermaai or dancing with new friends at a villa gathering. And during Pride or Ladies Touch group trips, the whole island transforms into one joyful, celebratory space.
4. The Nature is Breathtaking, and the Vibe is Freeing
Curaçao is for the adventurers and the dreamers. Picture snorkelling in clear turquoise waters, sailing to quiet beaches, or hiking through desert-like landscapes dotted with cacti and caves. There’s a sense of freedom here that invites you to let go of the weight you might carry elsewhere.
Jan Thiel Beach, in particular, offers a perfect blend of chill and celebration. Whether you're lounging with a drink or dancing barefoot by the water, the energy feels both relaxed and affirming.
5. You’ll Leave With More Than Just Photos
Curaçao often becomes more than just a destination—it becomes a moment of transformation. For many of our Ladies Touch travellers, it’s where chosen family begins to form. It's where solo travellers find deep connections, and group joy feels effortless.
From villa dinners that turn into storytelling circles to impromptu beach dance parties, the experiences here stay with you. Curaçao gives you space to feel whole, soft, and safe.
Final Thought: Curaçao Isn’t “Up-and-Coming”—It’s Already Here
While other destinations are still figuring out how to support queer travelers, Curaçao is already doing it with heart. For LGBTQ+ women looking for a destination that blends beauty, culture, and genuine belonging, this island checks every box.
So if you’re craving sunshine and queer joy in equal measure, Curaçao is waiting.
✨ Ready to experience Curaçao for yourself?
Join a Ladies Touch group trip and discover why this Caribbean gem isn’t just queer-friendly—it’s queer-celebrated. Sun, sea, and safe spaces await.
Reclaiming Independence: A Queer Woman’s Guide to Liberating Travel with Ladies Touch
Independence Day isn’t just about fireworks and national pride. For queer women, it can be a deeply personal moment to redefine what freedom really means — in your body, your identity, and the way you move through the world.
At Ladies Touch, we believe travel is one of the most powerful ways to reclaim that freedom. It’s not just about seeing new places. It’s about being seen — fully, safely, and joyfully — in spaces that celebrate every part of who you are.
This July, instead of focusing only on traditional notions of independence, reflect on what it means to live freely in your truth. What does it look like to feel safe? To feel soft? To feel powerful? Let’s explore how travel can be a gateway to personal liberation.
1. Liberation Begins With Community
Mainstream independence often centres on doing things alone. But for queer women, true freedom is found in community.
When you join a Ladies Touch trip, you’re not just exploring a new destination. You’re joining a sisterhood. It’s the unfiltered laughter at breakfast, the shared playlists on the bus, and the quiet comfort of being around women who get it.
Freedom means travelling without needing to explain yourself.
2. You Deserve Joy Without Apology
You’ve already spent enough time managing how you show up in the world. Queer-centred travel gives you space to exhale.
Whether you're dancing under the stars in Dubai, sipping wine in Peru, or floating through Bali with your chosen family, every joyful moment becomes a radical act of self-love. You get to take up space with ease.
Freedom means being soft, bold, curious, and alive — all at once.
3. Visibility Creates Possibility
When queer women show up fully, we don’t just take up space — we make space.
By travelling with pride, you remind others that queer joy doesn’t have to be hidden. You create ripples of visibility, connection, and hope. In destinations like Egypt, Vietnam, or Puerto Vallarta, your presence helps shift what is possible.
Freedom means being proud of who you are and sharing that with the world.
4. Your Journey Can Be Revolutionary
Reclaiming your independence doesn’t have to look like a solo flight across the world. It might mean:
Saying yes to your first group trip
Trying something that scares you (just a little)
Opening up to strangers who feel like soulmates by Day 2
You get to write your own story. You get to travel in ways that honor your identity and expand your world.
Freedom means creating a life that feels honest and expansive.
5. You Don’t Need to Wait
Queer women are often taught to delay joy — to wait for a partner, for permission, or for the perfect timing.
But here’s the truth: you are ready now. The trip doesn’t have to be epic to be transformative. Your decision to go is the moment everything shifts.
Freedom means saying yes to your own desire. No justification needed.
Final Thought: This July, Redefine What Freedom Feels Like
Independence isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a feeling in your chest, a spark in your step, and a connection to a world that finally feels made for you.
This July, celebrate not just where you live, but how you live. Choose joy. Choose a connection. Choose travel that celebrates you in all your queer brilliance.
Ready to Reclaim Your Freedom?
Join a Ladies Touch Travel group trip and experience what it means to travel fully, freely, and joyfully.
Because freedom isn’t about going alone — it’s about showing up as your full self and being seen.