Newsletter 255: Win a Trip to the Maldives, Barcelona Gay Group Trip + Colombia LGBTQ+ Surprises & More!

Is Colombia South America’s Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Country?

In this re-streamed episode from season 1 of our podcast Queer Travel Chat, we talk to Sam Castañeda Holdren, CEO of OUT in Colombia, about tourism in Colombia, life as an American expat and his travel experiences. Find out as we explore whether Colombia is South America’s most welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. You might be surprised!

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Win an Unforgettable Maldives Scuba Adventure

Are you ready to dive in? Pink Ticket Travel is giving away an unforgettable 10-night scuba adventure for two in the Maldives, in partnership with Mujavaz Scuba and Travels LLC, Dollar Flight Club and Two Bad Tourists. Explore the beautiful waters of the Maldives and discover unique dive sites with a professional scuba diving instructor. Whether you like sharks, octopuses, mantas or anemones, the Maldives has it all. Your personalized scuba adventure awaits. One lucky winner will receive 10 nights of accommodations for two in an adults-only bed and breakfast, Mujavaz Studio Homes, plus one airfare voucher worth US$1,000. Enter below for your chance to win.

Plenty of Fun with 7 Days in the Spanish Sun

Spain is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world and we’re proud to call it our home. There’s nothing we love more than sharing our passion for the country with our guests and so, once more in 2025, we’re pleased to announce the dates for our 7 Days in Spain group trip to Barcelona and Sitges. Join us on May 14-20, 2025, as we spend four nights of sightseeing, tapas and nightlife in Barcelona - everyone’s favorite European city. You’ll take tours through the city center, Gaudi Houses, Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. We’ll take you to all the best restaurants and introduce you to the city’s lively LGBTQ+ nightlife, visiting gay bars and enjoying drag shows Then we’ll head down the coast for three days to Sitges, a gaytopian coastal town, where the gays go to unwind. Together we’ll explore its cobblestone streets and get some quality beach time under the Spanish sun. The price of the trip is $2,095 based on double occupancy in our 4-star hotel.

SPECIAL OFFERS!

Solo travelers who book by December 31 can get a private 3-star room and save $100. Full-price single supplements go into effect on January 1.

Traveling with someone? Travelers booking double occupancy can save $400 by selecting our 3-star hotel if they book before December 31.

Art, Architecture, Alcohol and Waffles on Our 2025 European Cruise

Northern Europe has its fair share of beauty, culture, fine cuisine and even finer wine. On September 05-12, 2025, we’re setting sail with Virgin Voyages from Portsmouth, England, to explore this compelling region of Europe. Amsterdam is where it all begins - a city known for its canals, art, and animated nightlife. After an overnight stay, we’ll slide down the Northern Sea to Belgium’s culturally rich capital city, Bruges, before making one last stop in Bordeaux - a French city full of architectural wonders and the world capital for wine! If you’re sailing solo, you won’t be alone for long as our gay group trips come with group dinners, private parties, games, shore excursions, and more. Aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise, you can also expect live entertainment for those hard days at sea, as well as wild themed parties - including the infamously fun Scarlet Night. Be sure to pack some red - clothes or wine that is! 

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS!

#1 – Book a Solo Insider Cabin for as low as $1,470.

#2 – Book a Solo Sea View Cabin for as low as $1,785.

#3 – Book a Ltd View Sea Terrace Cabin for as low as $2,813.

All prices in US Dollars. Terms apply. Offer may end at any time and is subject to change.

Gay Travel Guide to Chicago

Chicago is a city that, as the musical of the same name puts it, is sure to “razzle dazzle” you. A city so good, they made it twice! America's “Second City” first made its mark on the world in 1893, when it became a destination for culture, architecture, and innovation by hosting the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World. This extravagant event took place just two decades after the Great Chicago Fire, which left a third of the population homeless. Over the years, architect and urban designer Daniel Burnham, who was also responsible for the famed Flatiron Building in NYC, reimagined this rough-and-tumble industrial town into the modern city it is today.

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