Worldclass Wine and A Good Time at Gay Wine Weekend

A wise woman once said, “If anyone tells you it’s too early for wine… unfriend them. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life!” And at the Gay Wine Weekend from July 18-20, 2025, it’s never too early—or too late—for a good Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. In our latest episode of Queer Travel Chat, we share a glass with Out In The Vineyard’s head wine and good-time connoisseur Gary Saperstein as he unveils the details about this year’s event, set to take place in the classically beautiful Sonoma County, California, this July.

Hear all about this exclusive LGBTQ+ experience and its fabulously indulgent itinerary, featuring VIP receptions, winemaker dinners, winery tours, Twilight T-dances, drag brunches, wine auctions, and pool parties. Sounds like our kind of party!

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Last Chance to Win a 2-Night Stay in Bilbao, Spain with Axel Hotels

Bilbao is a Spanish city known for dancing to the beat of its own drum, making it the perfect destination for a brand-new hotel by the pioneering LGBTQ+ brand, Axel Hotels. To honor its opening, we’re teaming up to offer you a chance to win a 2-night hotel stay at Axel Hotel Bilbao—with a $200 USD flight credit provided by Dollar Flight Club to seal the deal. Entering the giveaway is completely free; simply subscribe to our newsletter before February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM CET. Axel Hotel Bilbao epitomizes the city’s bohemian spirit and rivals even the nearby Guggenheim Museum with its architectural uniqueness, flair, and talent. Its central location means easy access to the city’s main attractions, as well as all of Bilbao’s best restaurants and the lively gay nightlife scene of the Old Town. This is your last chance to get in on the action!

Cruise with Class and Sass through the Netherlands, Belgium & France

Looking for a shore thing to add to your calendar in late 2025? Hoping to sea more of Europe next year? Sailing puns aside, why not sign up for our 7 Days in Amsterdam, Bruges & Bordeaux cruise with Virgin Voyages on September 5-12, 2025? We’ll hop aboard at Portsmouth in England and glide across to Amsterdam, a beautiful canal-filled oasis to let loose in. After an overnight stay in the city, we’ll cruise down to Bruges, an enchanting medieval Belgian city known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and chocolate shops. Finally, we’ll visit Bordeaux for a taste of Northern France—and no doubt, wine from their legendary vineyards…lots of wine! Just as on all our gay group trips, you’ll always be part of the group through an eclectic range of activities from group dinners to private parties. Come if you’re traveling solo, come with your partner(s), or come with a group of friends. Just be sure to come!

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Gay Travel Guide to Bangkok

Bangkok has a reputation for being a chaotic – yet fun – place to visit, perhaps thanks to films like The Hangover 2. A night out in Bangkok is always unforgettable – or more likely unremembered – and in the (in)famous Silom district, you'll find plenty of gay bars, clubs, saunas, and spas to justify its reputation. This, along with the laidback attitude of the population, is why it is often called the gay capital of Asia.