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Newsletter 288: Day Trips from Madrid, Gay Party at Disney World & Our September Europe Cruise + More

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South Africa Gay Group Trip. Take a walk on the wild side and join Detours for their 11-day gay group trip to South Africa. You'll go on safaris, climb mountains, and swim with sharks, but you'll also sip wine in vineyards, visit Nelson Mandela's house, and immerse yourself in South African culture. VISIT SOUTH AFRICA

Four Easy Day Trips to Explore Beyond Madrid

Madrid is a destination worth a visit on its own, but just beyond the city limits are some of Spain’s most breathtaking and historic destinations. In this episode, we’re taking you on four unforgettable day trips you can’t miss during your visit to Madrid. From the medieval charm of Toledo, to the Roman aqueducts of Segovia, the fortress walls of Ávila, and the hanging houses of Cuenca, we cover why each of these spots is worth a day on your itinerary. Listen now for travel tips, typical dishes, and must-see sights in each of these easy escapes from Spain’s capital city. You can also join our upcoming gay group trip in September where we explore these destinations. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy this episode, please like the post or leave a comment and let us know what LGBTQ+ travel destinations or tips you want to hear more about.

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Never Eat Alone Through EatWith. Good company and engaging conversation are the perfect garnish to any meal! Whether you're in Barcelona, London, Athens, or Paris, connect with EatWith to find an authentic dining experience hosted by a local. CHOOSE YOUR MEAL

It’s a Kind of Magic at One Magical Weekend!

Looking to get involved in some “hocus pocus” this Pride season? Have your wand at the ready but not sure where to point it? Unleash the Magic: One Magical Weekend 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando promises to be the event of the year! From May 30 – June 1, 2025, join thousands of magic-seeking LGBTQ+ partygoers for a weekend of iconic events hosted by internationally renowned DJs. Dance, splash, and ride some slides at the legendary RIPTIDE party at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, conquer your conquest at the ROMA party, venture into the surreal night for the Cadabra Afterparties, and celebrate WorldPride at Born This Way. Why waste money on therapy when you can get your TLC by getting wet and wild at all three of One Magical Weekend’s Therapy Pool Parties? After all, nothing soothes the mind quite like good music and dancing in speedos. Dreams really do come true—at least, they do at One Magical Weekend.

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Cruise the Northern Seas with Us in 2025

If you haven’t been to Amsterdam, have you really lived? And it’s just one of many ports of call on our September 5-12, 2025, gay group trip in Northern Europe as we once more team up with Virgin Voyages for their 7 Days in Amsterdam, Bruges & Bordeaux cruise. After embarking in Portsmouth - the birthplace of Charles Dickens - we’ll begin by cruising across to Amsterdam. There, on an overnight stay, we’ll explore the iconic capital of the Netherlands day and night. From Amsterdam, we’ll sail down to the classically beautiful city of Bruges in Belgium before heading down to Bordeaux in France - where the wine will no doubt flow freely. Within our group, you’ll be part of group dinners, cocktail hours, special events, and more. Meanwhile, aboard our fine vessel, there will be themed parties every night and fine entertainment as we make our way through the English Channel.

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Spainfully Good Times in Madrid. We love our home city and can’t wait to show it off from September 18-24, 2025, during 7 Days in Spain – Madrid, Toledo & Segovia. With our expertise, we’ll immerse you in the city’s rich world of Spanish culture, cuisine, and nightlife. SPECIAL OFFER! Book by April 30 & solo travelers pay no single supplement. VISIT US

Gay Travel Guide to Munich

Beer may be what the world knows Munich for—largely thanks to the world-renowned festival Oktoberfest—but the German city also has a rich historical legacy left by the—rather camp-looking—Bavarian royalty who once called it home. Munich has stunning architecture and huge parks, a nightlife to rival cities twice its size, and it holds its own as a queer mecca, with an active and unabashedly visible—not to mention openly kinky—gay community. Situated in the heart of the Bavaria region of Germany, Munich is part of Germany’s “gay five”—the others being Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne. The gay scene is deeply integrated into the fabric of the city’s social and cultural life, creating an atmosphere of inclusivity that resonates throughout.