We fell in love with Spain when we first visited over a decade ago—so much so that we decided never to leave! Let us show you why on our 7 Days in Spain – Madrid, Toledo & Segovia, from September 17-23, 2026.

David will take you on a historic tour through the gorgeous city center. A gay Spanish guide will show you around the spectacular Reina Sofía gallery (home to Picasso’s iconic Guernica), and local Brit Richard will introduce you to the debaucherous delights of Chueca, the local gayborhood. There’ll also be a Spanish drag show, more city exploration, group dinners at the best restaurants, and plenty of tapas. We love our neighbors too, so there will be two day trips to nearby old-school Spanish cities—each with their own distinct personality and iconic sights, like a Roman aqueduct and medieval castles. 

Oh, and we’re easy! As in, we welcome guests from all walks of life—be they solo travelers, couples, throuples, or groups. Just like our city, we welcome everyone! So, get yourself over to our home city and let us share our love for it with you.

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Please note that this tour won’t run in 2027, so September 2026 is your only opportunity to join within the next couple of years.

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The Next Gay Thing Gay Card is finally available in physical form, so yes, your gayness now comes with something you can actually hold, flash, gift, or pack for your next trip. Part identity joke, part queer conversation starter, part collectible, it’s made for people who know being gay is never just one thing.

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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. 

When it comes to the subject of LGBTQ+ rights, sometimes the world could do with a candid progress report. It really helps to know which countries are excelling, and which countries “could do better if they’d only amply themselves more”.

The SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index is exactly that — a global snapshot of where equality is thriving, where it’s under pressure, and where serious risks remain for queer people in 2026.

The Adriatic coast is pure European perfection—Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and Montenegro are that winning combination of both beautiful and cultured. And come 2027, we’re teaming up with Virgin Voyages once more to bring you there on a whooping 12-day voyage from May 30 - June 10, 2027.

After launching from ancient Athens, we’ll first port at the romantic isle of Santorini, whose blue-roofed churches you’ve no doubt seen on a million screensavers. Then we’ll serve you some Turkish delight with a stop in Bodrum, full of colorful bazaars and turquoise-watered groves. Mykonos needs no introduction as Greece’s legendary LGBTQ+ party island, and an overnight stay will no doubt lead to nightlife shenanigans.

Nursing our hangovers, we’ll sail on to Dubrovnik, famed for its marble streets, terracotta roofs, and jewel-toned seas. Pulling into Kotor through its dramatic fjord-like bay is unforgettable, before stopping in Corfu and Crete for a final taste of Greek island elegance. As part of our group, there’ll be hosted dinners, shore excursions, cocktail parties, and full access to all the ship’s entertainment and themed events. This is all set to be a good one, so don’t miss the boat and book now!

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