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Come Bless the Rains (And Sun) Down in Africa with Detours

South Africa is the birthplace of adventure. Dive (and hike, climb, swim, etc.) right in with LGBTQ+ adventure experts Detours starting October 18 for their 11 Days in South Africa tour. Beginning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town, you’ll have opportunities to climb the legendary Table Mountain, visit stunning gay beaches, swim with great white sharks, visit a penguin colony, eat with locals, and more. Next stop is the nearby Winelands for culinary delights and incredible wine tastings. No trip to Africa is complete without a thrilling safari, and you’ll explore Kruger National Park, staying in a luxury safari lodge just outside its gates while venturing into the wilderness in an open safari vehicle. Finally, your trip ends in Johannesburg, where you’ll learn about South Africa’s complex history through engaging tours and immersive museum visits. Craft your own unforgettable African adventure with Detours as your expert guide into the unknown. 

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Heavenly Beauty in Mallorcan Hotel in the Mountains 

Step away from the tourist-packed holiday resorts and city hotels and retreat to a serene refuge within the Mallorcan mountains of the Sierra de Tramontana. We recently visited the Ratxo Retreat Hotel, a luxury property where natural beauty meets sumptuous modernity within a UNESCO Heritage Site surrounded by mountains and lush green landscapes. Choose between a range of gorgeous rooms and suites, where wood and stone merge to create that natural touch. Reconnect with yourself for a sunrise yoga session, cool off in the hotel’s infinity pool, relax in a spacious Jacuzzi then head to the wellness sanctuary for some TLC. Finally, feast on a fusion of flavors from around the world with traditional Majorcan cuisine in their Roots Restaurant. Plus, as the owners of a Travel Proud Certificate, you can be assured they know how to provide the full experience for LGBTQ+ folk in a haven far removed from the stresses of the world. If you’re interested in booking your clients at this property, get in touch with Biel Marti from Summun Hotel Group to help create an unforgettable experience: [email protected]

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Beating Your Own Track – 6 Alternatives to Popular LGBTQ+ Tourist Destinations

Let’s be real, the average European LGBTQ+ bucket list can look a bit copy and paste. I mean, who doesn’t want to party on the beaches of Mykonos or get down and dirty in the basements of Berlin's Berghain? And who doesn’t fancy walking awestruck through Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia or photographing themselves on the bridges above the canals of Venice – while admiring the gorgeous Mediterranean men of both cities? These are all admirable travel goals, but lately, things are starting to get just a touch overcrowded – much to the chagrin of the locals who have the misfortune of living near the iconic tourist attractions.

So, if you’re looking for alternatives to the popular LGBTQ+ top destinations in Europe, only with fewer people – and subsequently less agitated locals – then these are our six top suggestions.