From Shipmates to Soulmates: MeetMeOnBoard Cruise to LA and Puerto Vallarta 

One of the best things about travel is the human connection we make wherever we go. Truly, the real treasure is the friends we make along the way!

MeetMeOnBoard is an app that’s all about facilitating those connections for LGBTQ+ people while aboard cruise ships. And from April 26 – May 3, 2026, they are running their very own group trip aboard the 2026 Hollywood Sunsets & Mexican Horizons itinerary. The 7-night journey will take you from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, the sun-drenched Baja escape, to Mazatlán, the colorful colonial seaside city, then on to every gay’s favorite Mexican playground, Puerto Vallarta, before looping back to Los Angeles.

As well as all the luxuries of a Virgin Voyages cruise — like 20+ unique eateries, cutting-edge entertainment, winning facilities, and fun themed parties — you can expect the added benefits of being part of an all-LGBTQ+ group. In other words, instant friends to share the adventure with and forge meaningful connections with that last long after the last port! Meet on board, meet for life!

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More Mischief from Spain to England: Our Longest Cruise Yet!

A good cruise can provide quality and quantity, so on our longest cruise ever we’re embarking on an 11-day voyage all the way from Barcelona to Portsmouth. Our Moroccan Marvels & Mediterranean Wonders cruise with Virgin Voyages debuts from July 26 to August 5, 2026, and is all set to be a veritable smorgasbord of culture, connection, and good old-fashioned fun. Aboard, you’ll get twice as much from both being part of the Two Bad Tourists’ gay group and being with Virgin Voyages in the form of group dinners, exquisite entertainment, fun activities, and sassy themed parties. But it’s the route that we’re especially excited to share with you. 

From getting lost in the hubbub of African markets in Tangier to street drinking with the locals on a night out in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto. From an enriching trip to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to wine tasting in the vineyards of Bordeaux. This cruise will be one packed full of experiences and mischief that we can’t wait for you to be a part of with us!

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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.

But when exactly should you go? Where does one stay? What are the best gay bars and clubs? What else does Miami offer besides parties? And which LGBTQ+-run businesses should you support with your hard-earned pink dollars?

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).

Ring that Liberty Bell and Attend Philly Pride for FREE

Get those Liberty Bells ringing this Pride season with our latest big giveaway! We’ve teamed up with BOS Philly, Visit Philadelphia and Dollar Flight Club to give away a trip to Philly during Pride celebrations from June 6-7, 2026. The full package includes a $400 USD flight credit, a $200 USD dining credit at a top Philadelphia restaurant, 2 VIP tickets to PHYSICAL (the sexiest Pride party in town), and a 2-night stay at the Canopy by Hilton Center City. If that’s not real love, we don’t know what is. Ding ding! Don’t wait if you want in—the giveaway ends April 30. 

Sip, Savor & Celebrate: Tapas During Madrid Pride

Spanish food is some of the best in the world—just ask a Spanish person, they’ll soon tell you! But why not decide for yourself during Madrid Pride Week (June 29-July 2) on our Madrid LGBTQ Tapas Tour. Join our local guide and avid foodie on a festive journey through Chueca, the beating heart—and during Pride, the glittering epicenter—of Madrid’s LGBTQ+ community. You’ll visit four restaurants, sampling standout tapas and superb Spanish wines while learning all about both what you’re tasting and the vibrant LGBTQ+ history and Pride traditions of the area. With daily departures during Pride Week, it’s an easy, delicious way to join the celebration. Join us in Madrid for unforgettable flavors, fierce festivities, and fantastic vibes.

Gay Travel Guide to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is certainly visually striking. The Dutch capital's trademark canals run through Amsterdam like a web of silver-bright veins, lined with colorful gabled houses, tulip-filled gardens, buzzing 4/20-friendly cafés, and scenic pathways built for the nation’s favorite pastime: cycling. Topping the list of gay-friendly destinations, the ‘City of Canals' is an oasis for travelers who want to let loose and show their true colors in one of the most liberal-minded cities on the map. How you choose to spend your time in Amsterdam is completely up to you, but from Sex Museums to Anne Frank's House, the infamous Church fetish club to relaxing canal boat rides, you'll never be at a loss for unique things to see and do.