Pick Your Paradise: Naked and Connect with Like-Minded Men in Thailand or Indonesia 

Meaningful connections with our fellow man can be forged anywhere in the world—but hey, staying in a wonderful location full of naked men in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth sure gives the process a helping hand!

Leading clothing-optional specialists in the region, Everything to Sea offer not one, but two such paradisiacal settings for a journey of naked self-discovery in 2026. The Naked Thai Villa opens its doors from January 28 - February 3, 2026, where memorable naked friendships are formed in a three-floored villa with sea views on Phuket’s west coast. Alternatively, join the naked men at The Naked Paradise Villa in Indonesia from July 1-7, 2026, for a full week in Bali surrounded with activities that are designed to create a bond with fellow travelers.

Everyone’s journey into the world of clothing-optional adventures is different, and whichever villa you choose, you’ll have the chance to show up exactly as you are: vulnerable, open, and real. So, dive in. You have nothing to lose, and everything to see!

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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 parties, and more. Start 2026 with a Caribbean cure and leave those January blues at the dock!

SPECIAL OFFERS!

1. For solos: join for just $939 for an Insider cabin or $1,349 for a Sea Terrace cabin.

2. For couples & friends: Book a Sea Terrace cabin for just $875 per person. Terms apply, based on double occupancy.

Spain It Like You Mean It in Barcelona & Sitges

Spain is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world and we’re proud to call it our home. There’s nothing we love more than sharing our passion for the country with our guests and so, once more in 2026, we’re pleased to announce the dates for our 7 Days in Spain group trip to Barcelona and Sitges. Join us from May 13-19, 2026, as we spend four nights of sightseeing, tapas and nightlife in Barcelona - everyone’s favorite European city. You’ll take tours through the city center, Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell. We’ll take you to all the best restaurants and introduce you to the city’s lively LGBTQ+ nightlife, visiting gay bars, enjoying drag shows and a Eurovision viewing party. Then we’ll head down the coast for three days to Sitges, a gaytopian coastal town, where the gays go to for a little TLC. Together we’ll explore its cobblestone streets and get some quality beach time under the Spanish sun.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SOLO TRAVELERS!

The price of the trip is $2,295 per person. Solo travelers who book by October 31, 2025, can also get a private room for the same price, with no single supplement.

Gay Travel Guide to Washington DC

Washington, D.C., the heartbeat of American democracy, pulses with history, power, and inspiration. Majestic monuments rise against the skyline: the towering Washington Monument, the dignified Lincoln Memorial, and the iconic U.S. Capitol. Cherry blossoms blanket the Tidal Basin each spring, and surprisingly bohemian neighborhoods like Georgetown buzz with countercultural energy and multiculturalism.