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A World Class Cruise for World Pride Amsterdam!

What happens in Amsterdam rarely stays in Amsterdam! At least when it comes to the memories made during its infamously fun Pride celebrations. As World Pride comes to the City of Canals, VIVA Cruises has created the ultimate way to celebrate: an eight-day cruise around the festivities from July 29 to August 5, 2026.

Beginning in Düsseldorf, you’ll embark in this stylish Rhine-side city before sailing to Rotterdam, known for its striking modern architecture and gorgeous waterfront. You’ll then spend three days in Amsterdam for World Pride, diving purse-first into the sure-to-be-eventful celebrations — from street parties and cultural events to the world-famous Canal Parade along the historic waterways.

After Pride, the cruise continues to Antwerp, Belgium’s fashion-forward gem of grand squares and café culture, and Nijmegen, a charming riverside city rich in history, before returning to Düsseldorf. Excursions in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Nijmegen are all included, as is a 3-day Amsterdam transit pass. Check the VIVA All-Inclusive benefits aboard, including full-board dining, select drinks all day, Pride-themed parties, entertainment, and - most importantly of all - an instant community focused on having a good time!

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Spain it Like You Mean It in Barcelona and 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 Guell. 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!

1. For friends & couples: book a double room and save $100 per person.

2. For solos: book a private room and pay just a $200 single supplement.

LAST CHANCE! We’ve been able to extend bookings for a couple more weeks. But this is your final & last chance to join. Bookings close on March 1. Reserve your spot today!

Not Everyone Belongs in the Same Room

This November, Glainne will host a small cultural salon in Lisbon.
Not a retreat. Not a tour. Something quieter, and more intentional.

Glainne brings together a limited group of gay men for a long weekend shaped by conversation, shared meals, and a series of intimate sessions led by invited cultural figures — writers, artists, and thinkers whose work has helped shape contemporary queer life. These gatherings create space for reflection, dialogue, and unexpected connection, balanced with time to inhabit the city itself.

Lisbon was chosen for its particular sensibility. It is a city that rewards attention. Its scale invites presence. Its history exists close to the surface. It allows something different to happen between people who arrive open to it.

Glainne is designed for those who travel not simply to see, but to feel — and who understand that the right group, in the right place, changes the experience entirely. The Lisbon Salon will take place November 13-15, 2026, with limited places available.

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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! Hurry, bookings close in March.

1. For solo travelers: join for just $2,065 for a private cabin. Just 2 cabins left.

2. For couples & friends: book a Sea Terrace cabin by Feb 28 and save 10%. That’s $465 in savings and works out to just $2,288 per person (double occupancy).

Sun, Fun & Get Some – Your Ultimate LGBTQ+ Spring Travel Guide to Miami (2026 Edition)

Spring is coming baby, and this year Miami is going all in to roll out the rainbow carpet for the LGBTQ+ community! With the Rainbow Spring festival making a triumphant return for its fourth year — bringing with it a host of LGBTQ+ events leading up to Pride — there’s never been a better time to book a gaycation to “Magic City.” From the wild pool parties of Beach Pride to the culturally rich Wynwood Pride, Miami’s spring itinerary is seriously stacked this year.

Presenting our Miami LGBTQ+ travel guide to both answer these questions and provide proof that, thanks to its beautifully diverse community, it is in fact always Pride down in The 305 (to quote Pitbull).

Gay Travel Guide to Mykonos

Mykonos is the “Gay Capital of the Mediterranean” and the Greek island of unapologetic hedonism. Come summer, its hotels, bars, and beaches fill with gay men from around the world looking to bronze up, then dive right into the wild nightlife – and daylife beach parties – of the island.

However, when you look past the crowds of tanned torsos – or if you visit out of season – you will see that Mykonos is a picturesque beauty all in itself, with houses painted white to reflect the relentless sun, topped with the characteristic blue church domes of Greece.

So, whether you’re coming to party, enjoy some quality beach time, sample Greek culture, or all of the above, Mykonos is guaranteed to leave an impression on you. And most likely your liver too!