Out Traveler

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Out Traveler
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Founded2003
Final issue2008 (print)
CompanyPride Media
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Website www.outtraveler.com

Out Traveler is a gay and lesbian travel magazine from the publishers of Out and The Advocate , combining photography with coverage of LGBT travel topics. [1] Published as a stand-alone title from 2003 to 2008, it was subsequently incorporated as a supplement to Out magazine and is no longer available for subscriptions as a stand-alone title. [1]

Contents

Several Out Traveler Guide travel books were also published under the brand for travel destinations such as New York, Hawaii, Paris and South Florida. [2] According to the publisher, these guides are intended to "inspire sophisticated travelers by showcasing thoughtful and transformative travel experiences that set the standard of gay travel." [3]

History

Out Traveler Reader's Choice Awards

The Out Traveler Reader's Choice Awards were launched in 2004 as a way to recognize the best of LGBT travel. [16] The awards address topics such as Favorite Domestic Destination, Favorite International Airline, Favorite Gay Resort Town, and Favorite Hotel Collection. [17]

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