LGBTQ

What Travel Means to Me (And Why I Became a Travel Advisor)

Chris Martin, CTA, CCC

Published on: 18/07/2026

What Travel Means to Me: Why I Became an LGBTQ+ Travel Advisor in Jacksonville Meta Description: From my first cruise in 2013 to hosting group trips on Virgin Voyages, here's why I became a travel advisor and how Black Diamond Travels helps busy prof

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Why I Book LGBTQ+ Travel Differently (And Why That Matters More Than Ever)

Chris Martin, CTA, CCC

Published on: 03/06/2026

A gay travel advisor shares what LGBTQ+ travel actually looks like from the inside, the real questions to ask, the destinations worth your money, and why representation in travel planning changes everything.

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