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Wine, Dine, Dancing and Looking Fine at Gay Wine Weekend

There’s little in this world that isn’t made better with a fine glass of wine in hand, and Gay Wine Weekend from July 18-20, 2025, is a three-day-long love letter to the good stuff. Taking place in the breathtaking Russian River Valley and Healdsburg wine region of Sonoma County, this exclusive LGBTQ+ event is set to bring joy to every palate—literally, through world-class wine and delectable cuisine, but also through an itinerary of VIP receptions, winemaker dinners, winery tours, a Twilight T-dance, a drag brunch, and a wine auction, with proceeds benefiting the important work of Face to Face and the Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network. As the final flourish, there’ll be the Closing Pool Soirée because… well, a pool party is another of life’s greatest pleasures.

Book your VIP passes now and prepare for an event that serves the perfect pairing: a good time with great company.

SPONSORED BY GAY WINE WEEKEND

Set Sail for Spooktacular Shenanigans on Big Gay Cruise’s Halloween Voyage

When it comes to choosing a Halloween costume, bigger is always better! And the same can be said for cruises! Big Gay Cruise’s Halloween voyage is all set to be a cruise that's big in all the right places—from the talent-fueled entertainment to the camaraderie-building itinerary. Join them from October 26 to November 2 as part of the MAS Islander as it sets sail from Tampa for a fun-filled, week-long Caribbean trip. Expect 4-6 hours of daily private events, including competitive game shows, trivia, bingo, panel discussions on queer topics, karaoke, costume contests, themed cocktail hours, seven nights of parties, and performances by big-name drag queens and comedians to keep you gagging from dusk till dawn and back to dusk again! You’ll be part of the Caribbean-themed vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea – Islander, which comes equipped with pools, sundecks, bars, multiple dining establishments, a club, a casino… the full works. Check out previous reviews of the ship here. But it’s the people who make the cruise—and the unforgettable moments you forge with them—that last long after the glitter settles.

SPONSORED BY BIG GAY CRUISE

Gay Travel Guide to Manchester

Manchester is a city of transformation. The third largest city in the UK had humble beginnings as a small Lancastrian town before becoming the first proper industrialized city in the world during the industrial revolution. And it's been pretty much up-hill from there. The first atom was split in Manchester, the first English canal constructed there and the gay scientist Alan Turing, who deciphered the encryption of German Enigma machines during the second world war, was born in Manchester. Now it remains a constantly evolving city and is a hotbed of culture, music, art and sport – who hasn’t heard of Manchester United?

Three European Countries in Seven Nights? Challenge Accepted!