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Why You Need to Visit the Archipelago of Love

Malta Pride starts today, and Malta has a lot to be proud of! It may be the fifth smallest country in Europe, but size isn’t everything—and the “heart of the Mediterranean” is both incredibly gay-friendly and packed with charm. Malta is the perfect romantic gay getaway or a destination to treat yourself to a little self-love. With its blend of cultures—from Italian and Arabic to British and North African—the gorgeous archipelago is the ideal backdrop for sparking a little passion in the heart (or loins).

Its natural beauty is rivaled only by its man-made marvels: romantic cobblestone streets, golden beaches, hidden coves, and majestic fortresses overlooking crystal-clear seas. What’s more, it boasts 3,000 hours of sunshine a year! Book your flights now and find out how to pack your Malta itinerary with Pride magic in our latest article.

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The Key to a $1.3 Trillion Opportunity

A new real estate trend called co-ownership is revolutionizing a $1.3T market. Leading it? Pacaso. Created by the founder behind a $120M prior exit, they already have $110M+ in gross profits to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. And you can invest until September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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Miami, Cozumel and Bimini: Two Bad Tourists’ Caribbean Adventures (Part Two)

The Caribbean sells itself, really: perpetual sunshine, powder-white beaches, swaying palms, crystalline waters, and endless adventure opportunities. So it’s no surprise that, after the success of our last cruise in tropical waters, our guests voted to return as part of the 5 Nights in the Riviera Maya cruise from January 11–16, 2026. This time our route will take us from Miami to Cozumel (Playa del Carmen), where Mexico makes sweet love to the Caribbean, and then round to Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club at Bimini for a pool party, adventure sports, and plenty of cocktails. Virgin Voyages is LGBTQ+-friendly, adult-only, and has cruising down to a fine art. You can expect feisty entertainment, award-winning cuisine, and themed parties that bring the house (or should that be boat) down! Benefits of being part of our gay group include excursions, group dinners, cocktail parties, special events, and more. Don’t wait and book yourself some Caribbean action now! 

SPECIAL OFFERS!

1. For solos: join for just $975 and get a private cabin.

2. For couples & friends: Book a Sea Terrace cabin for just $896 per person. Terms apply, based on double occupancy.

Choose Your Perfect European Cruise with us for 2026! 

We can’t get enough of Europe — and clearly, neither can you! Our 2026 Virgin Voyages cruises are filling up faster than the sauna at Pride, so we’re adding a brand-new European adventure to the calendar. And here’s the twist: you get to choose the route.

Option 1: Corfu, Dubrovnik & More (May)
Begin in Athens and set off on a 7-day gay Odyssey through the Greek Isles and up the stunning Dalmatian Coast. Stops include Montenegro’s fjord-framed Kotor, Dubrovnik’s red rooftops and medieval charm, island-hopping in Corfu, and a beach-filled day in Mykonos before returning to Athens.

Option 2: Moroccan Marvels & Mediterranean Wonders (July)
A ten-night voyage from Barcelona to Portsmouth with stops in the crossroads to Africa, Tangier, Portugal’s colorful capital Lisbon, and La Coruña — lush and green beyond belief — plus a taste of Basque culture near Bilbao and wine-soaked bliss in Bordeaux.

Option 3: Bruges, Amsterdam, Hamburg & More (August)
Cruise from Portsmouth to Bruges, the medieval chocolate-box Belgian town, then hit Amsterdam’s canals and culture. Wrap it all up with an overnight in Hamburg, where sleek architecture and wild nightlife collide.

Option 4: English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland (August)
From Portsmouth to Reykjavik, this ten-day journey stops in Amsterdam, Scotland’s magical capital, Edinburgh, and Invergordon in the Highlands before three breathtaking ports in Iceland — a land of black sand beaches, glaciers, hot springs, and fairy-tale landscapes.

Who Framed Queer Culture - Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Museums and Queer Artist’s Galleries Around the World

If queer history were a whodunnit, its biggest mystery would be: Well, who framed it? The answer, thankfully, is a multitude of museums, archives, and galleries worldwide. These bastions of LGBTQ+ culture preserve our his/herstory and the works of our greatest queer artists – foiling all conservative plots to erase us from the past.

So, from Stonewall to Tom of Finland, these are our favorite museums and galleries around the world for queer culture vultures to visit on their travels.

Gay Travel Guide to Las Vegas

Sin City is the entertainment capital of the world—in a nutshell, Disneyland for adults. A stroll down the Strip delivers sensory overload with its dizzying array of lights, sights, and sounds. The City That Never Sleeps boasts bustling casinos, grand attractions, massive hotels, and the extravagant shows you’d expect.

But today’s Vegas isn’t just gambling and showgirls. Whatever your taste, there’s something for everyone: relaxing cocktails in a poolside cabana, a spa treatment at your luxury resort, an adrenaline-pumping zipline ride or helicopter tour—and, of course, all-night partying at top nightclubs. With a thriving gay scene and endless options, your time here will be unforgettable. Just remember: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…unless you share it on social media.