In the spirit of Pride Week in Toronto - one of the largest organized Gay Pride festivals in the world - TripAtlas.com decided to bring you around the world to 15 of the Top Gay and Lesbian Friendly Travel Destinations in the World - through photos!

We chose these destinations because they are known as cities and destinations throughout the world that are friendly and welcoming to the LGBT community. These cities also offer neighbourhoods, bars, clubs and parties which are also gay and lesbian friendly. Read on to discover these great travel destinations for LGBT travelers!

On the flip side, discover the 10 Most Unfriendly Gay and Lesbian Travel Destinations in the World.

Top 15 Gay and Lesbian Friendly Travel Destinations in the World

San Francisco, California

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Berlin, Germany

Bangkok, Thailand

Toronto, Canada

Sydney & Melbourne, Australia

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

London, England

Paris, France

Miami-Southbeach, Florida, United States

Key West, Florida, United States

New York City, New York, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Montreal was left out! Incredible! August 7, 2008 around 11 pm

It is incredible that the city of Montreal is not on that list as it is one of the best places to visit as a gay person. And I am not from Quebec but prefer it to many cities on that list.

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Ridiculous! August 8, 2008 around 1 pm

No Montreal: amazing, but at least Toronto is in. But no Barcelona and Madrid???

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what about the island of Curacao? August 11, 2008 around 5 pm

Curacao is located in the Southern Caribbean, is said the most gay friendly island in the Caribbean... see: www.gaycuracao.com

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How About Sao Paulo! August 17, 2008 around 1 am

Sao Paulo has the biggest and best attended Gay Pride ever in the world!

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