Newsletter 260: LGBTQ+ South American Trips, Win a Maldives Holiday + Gay Guide to Sevilla & More!

A South American Experience Tailor-made for You

They say it isn’t the destination, but the journey that matters. View Signature Travels believe both matters equally! They specialize in crafting tailor-made journeys for the LGBTQ+ community to South America, where luxury, cultural immersion, and adventure seamlessly weave together. Work with them to make your South American adventure a reality, whether your vision involves trekking through Peru, exploring its vast wonders such as the Great Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the legendary Machu Picchu; delving into the rich culture of cities like Cusco, Lima, or Arequipa; following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on an expedition to the Galapagos Islands; or any combination you could possibly imagine. Whatever your desire or budget, with View Signature Travels, your South American dreams will be made into lasting memories.

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Last Chance to 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. Giveaway ends January 12.

Roaming Free - Five Ways Digital eSIMs Make Life Easier for LGBTQ+ Travelers

As any seasoned LGBTQ+ traveler knows, hopping from country to country is rarely as simple as spontaneously buying a plane ticket, securing a visa, and brushing up on how to say “where’s the sauna?” in the local language. Navigating foreign SIM cards, battling overpriced data plans, and hoping your phone doesn’t disconnect mid-chat on a hook-up app are just some of the many challenges you might face. Embedded SIMs, or eSIMs, are the solution to these issues and more. From cheaper bills to security, we look at five ways digital eSIMs make life infinitely easier for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Gay Travel Guide to Sevilla

Seville is as Spanish as it gets! The vivacious capital of Andalusia (a region in southern Spain) is everything you imagine when you picture Spain—well, minus the beaches. Strolling its streets is a veritable feast for the senses. You’ll hear passion-infused flamenco from street performers, see breathtaking Moorish architecture, bask in sun-drenched plazas, relax with a tinto de verano on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, savor deliciously authentic tapas in bustling food markets, and meet people every bit as warm—not to mention as hot—as the baking Spanish sun itself. The freedom-loving and life-embracing spirit of Seville lends itself to a progressive attitude, making it an ideal destination for LGBTQ+ travelers looking to explore Spain beyond the obvious gay meccas of Barcelona and Madrid.