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In the Buff, In the Moment: The Joy of Uncovered Living with Everything to Sea

No man is an island—we all need meaningful connections. The Spectacular Naked Sail (July 21–27, 2026) delivers both: a chain of stunning islands in the Coral Triangle and the chance to bond with your fellow man—free from the trappings of clothes. Step aboard a comfortable, upgraded phinisi boat for six nights of self‑discovery, adventure, and unapologetic bare‑it‑all fun. Prefer to stay on land? The Naked Paradise Villa (October 5–11, 2025 or July 11–17, 2026) offers a secluded Southeast Asian escape where a private villa, tropical beauty, and a connection‑focused itinerary come together in paradise. Can’t choose between villa or sail? Do both. The 2026 The Naked Paradise Villa pairs perfectly with the 2026 The Spectacular Naked Sail—and booking both saves you $300. Still wondering why you should get naked in Southeast Asia? Check out the latest blog about Everything to Sea for all the reasons.

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Detouring Through Jungles, Cities and Life in Costa Rica

Ziplining through jungles, bathing in an oasis waterfall, surfing by perfect beaches, hiking around an active volcano, flirting with hot locals in bars—there’s never a dull moment in Costa Rica. It’s also the most gay-friendly place in Central America! For all these reasons and more, leading gay travel operators Detours are launching an expedition there: an 11 Days in Costa Rica gay group trip in December 2025 and January or February 2026.

With over ten years of experience visiting Costa Rica, Detours knows how to squeeze every last drop of joy, fun, and adventure out of this paradise on Earth—while giving you a unique and authentic Costa Rican experience tailored especially for your group.

So whether you’re adventuring in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, kicking back in the infinity pool of the famous LGBT-only Villa Roca hotel, or getting to know the locals in San José, Detours will take you both where you want and need to go!

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Italian Vistas, Spanish Sunsets and French Kisses on the Mediterranean

Spain, France, and Italy! Now that’s a threesome we can get into. And that’s exactly what you’ll get on our upcoming 7 Days in Spain, France & Italy Cruise, happening June 21–28, 2026. We’ve been teaming up with Virgin Voyages for the last three years on cruises around the Mediterranean, and this year we're set to top ourselves—quite the feat. This time, we’ll be sailing straight from Barcelona to Civitavecchia—the gateway to Rome—then on to Italy’s scenic Tuscany for the first time ever, before revisiting the glamorous French Riviera city of Cannes. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with an overnighter in Ibiza, a gorgeous Spanish island known for its beaches and spicy nightlife. 

In our gay group, you’ll be treated to group dinners, shore excursions, and our fabulous company at all of the onboard shows and themed parties. So pack your bags—you’ve pulled!

SPECIAL OFFER!

1. For solo travelers: join for just $1,855 for a private cabin. Rate is subject to change.

2. For couples & friends: book by December 23 and save 10% on Sea Terrace cabins. That’s just $1,972 per person. Rate is locked and is exclusive to our group. This price is currently $600 lower than the public price available on the Virgin Voyages website. Terms apply.

Keep This Stock Ticker on Your Watchlist

They’re a private company, but Pacaso just reserved the Nasdaq ticker “$PCSO.”

No surprise the same firms that backed Uber, eBay, and Venmo already invested in Pacaso. What is unique is Pacaso is giving the same opportunity to everyday investors. And 10,000+ people have already joined them.

Created a former Zillow exec who sold his first venture for $120M, Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home industry.

They’ve generated $1B+ worth of luxury home transactions across 2,000+ owners. That’s good for more than $110M in gross profit since inception, including 41% YoY growth last year alone.

And you can join them today for just $2.90/share. But don’t wait too long. Invest in Pacaso before the opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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Gay Travel Guide to Nice

Nice is the French Riviera at its finest. It has everything you could ever want to indulge your romantic French coastal town getaway fantasies: a gorgeous promenade lined with pebble-stone beaches and azure waters, a charming old town with quaint French-style cafés, restaurant-filled squares, and bustling markets carrying the scents of lavender, fresh bread, and olives. You get the picture!

18 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone as a Gay Guy

Traveling is usually thought of as a group activity. After all, you probably spent your childhood on trips with your family or perhaps later hitting the beach on spring break with your college buddies. Though some may not agree, we think traveling alone can be one of the best, most fulfilling things you can do for yourself. While traveling solo might seem a little daunting, the world is a much friendlier and more hospitable place than the headlines would have you believe. Gay solo travel has numerous benefits, from discovering something about yourself to going to that club your friends refuse to visit. If you’ve never thought about it, consider making your next trip drama-free and all about you with these 18 compelling reasons to give solo travel a try.