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Beat the Chill with Beach Thrills: Your 5-Night Riviera Maya Adventure

Worried about getting the January blues in 2026? Well, our 5 Nights in the Riviera Maya cruise with Virgin Voyages is the ultimate remedy for winter depression. Hop aboard the Scarlet Lady with us from January 11–16, 2026, as we take on the Riviera Maya. Our route takes us to Mexico’s Cozumel (Playa del Carmen), where Caribbean beauty meets Mexican culture with powder-white beaches fringed by swaying palms and crystalline turquoise waters, and to Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club at Bimini in the Bahamas—where you can shipdive, jet ski, or just kick back at a pool party as the cocktails keep flowing. You’ll enjoy all the top-notch entertainment and cuisine that’s standard on a Virgin Voyages vessel, as well as the benefits of being part of our gay group, such as group dinners, excursions, cocktail hours, and more. Start 2026 with a Caribbean cure and leave those January blues at the dock!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Join Our Gay Group Trip to Barcelona

In 2022 and 2023, we hosted our first land tours in Spain, where we explored Barcelona and Sitges with 30+ guests. These trips were such a success that we decided to repeat them every year. Once again, in 2026, we’ll be spending 4 nights in Barcelona followed by 2 nights in Sitges, one of our favorite gay vacation spots.

Spain is an amazing destination, and it's one of the most progressive places in the world for the LGBTQ+ community. Check out these top 5 reasons why you just might want to join us.

Gay Travel Guide to Brussels

Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium but also the heart of Europe. As the political capital of the EU, it embodies progressive values and is known—just as Belgium is—for its open-mindedness. Brussels is the diversity capital par excellence, with 183 nationalities, and its inhabitants possess a free-spirited attitude born of such diversity. It's also incredibly beautiful, with Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture standing in stark contrast to the sleek glass-and-steel offices of EU institutions.

Its attractions range from the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by ornate guildhalls that glow gold at night, to the futuristic Atomium, a museum shaped like a unit cell. Brussels boasts avant-garde art galleries and museums but also hosts some of the best gay parties in the world. Whether you're visiting for La Demence or traversing Europe, you should take your time exploring this cosmopolitan city because it's steeped in character.

Drinks Are On Us For Our Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour

We made Madrid our home for many reasons. Prominent on the list though is the cheeky fun nightlife found in Madrid’s gayborhood of Chueca. We want to share the full Chueca experience on our Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour. Over two hours our resident gay Brit guide, Richard, will take you to three of the best bars in the area - each with their own distinct personalities. Three drinks are included in the deal as is a tour of the area with some LGBTQ+ history and suggestions for other bars, clubs and - for the intrepid explorers - saunas to visit later on your trip. In Madrid, the night belongs to us!