A good trip leaves room to change your plans. Our week in Mykonos included a party we’d skip next time—and beach afternoons we’d happily repeat. Start with the destination guides below, or browse for somewhere new to go.
Where to go
- Our gay Maspalomas trip — our stay at Seven Hotel & Wellness, with beach days and a private yacht outing.
- Our week in gay Mykonos — Elia Beach, late nights and the private-pool suite we loved, with our own photos.
- Palm Springs like a local — places to stay and go out, with time away from the pool.
- Our Napa Valley weekend — a personal account of a wine-country getaway.
Find a beach
Browse gay beach destinations around the world, or take a closer look at gay beaches in California.
Before you pack
Work out what to bring with our guide to packing light for a week. For planning together, read vacation tips for gay couples.
From the travel archive
These stories span several years. Check the date on each article and confirm current venue details before making plans.
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Gay Maspalomas: The Trip We’d Happily Do Again
Our week in gay Maspalomas, from the suite and pool at Seven Hotel & Wellness to beach days, Yumbo nights and a private yacht with dolphins alongside us.
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Our Week in Gay Mykonos: Beaches, Late Nights and a Private Pool
A week of clear water, late dinners and good gay house music—with our honest take on the Grand Beach private-pool suite, Elia Beach, Jackie O’s, a Rhenia catamaran day and the party we would skip next time.
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Palm Springs Like a Local: The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide
There’s so much to do in so little time in Palm Springs, and we know this can be a blessing and a curse. Not only that, most of the destinations…
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How to Pack Light for a Week: Ultimate Long Holiday Hack
Going for a week-long holiday to unwind and have some time to slow down is an excellent idea. However, you want to keep it simple when it comes to packing,…
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Top 5 Gay-Friendly Casinos in the World
The world is certainly moving in the right direction when it comes to LGBT rights and acceptance. More and more businesses in the world are marketing themselves as gay-friendly places, including…
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Golden Gaze B&B – Reimagining LGBTQ+ Travel in Canada
Written by guests Katie and Reigh Ring Golden Gaze B&B is reimagining the tourism industry to be dynamically sustainable, accessible, and inclusive. We are Reigh (they/them) and Katie (she/her), a…
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Where to Have a Gay Old Time in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has been the biggest party on earth for nearly 90 years now, although the entertainment has seen a lot of change since then. Gone are the dancing girls…
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5 Amazing but Underrated Travel Destinations for Nature Lovers
Many people love to travel. You can easily notice tourists wherever you go, and if you begin counting them you’d easily go into thousands. However, depending on your taste, you…
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My Favorite Art Exhibitions Around the World
One of my favorite things to do when I visit another city is to patronize the local art museums. I have spent many amazing hours in galleries both large and…
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8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Poland
Poland is an epicenter of Jewish heritage, making it an essential destination for anyone seeking a greater perspective on the history of their family. Prior to the destruction caused by…
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Global Entry vs. TSA Precheck Benefits: Know the Difference
Traveling by air today often seems more like a headache than a pleasure. That is largely due to the cumbersome lines at security checkpoints and the need to remove shoes…
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Global Entry Benefits: Is it Worth it?
If you travel frequently for work or pleasure, chances are good that you’ve noticed that some airline passengers seem to move through security lines much faster than others. Additionally, you’ve…
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TSA Precheck Benefits: Everything You Need to Know
Security lines at airports seem to get longer and more complicated every year. It’s become standard practice to remove shoes, belts, and jackets while waiting in line, but that’s unfortunately…
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Our Favorite Napa Valley Points of Interest
I had lived in the bay area for two years before moving down to Los Angeles for school, and during those years I oddly never made the journey 1.5 hours…
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5 Summer Vacation Tips Every Gay Couple Needs to Know
There is an abundance of articles and advice columns on travel. However, these aren’t always very helpful to gay couples and LGBT community in general, because, as we’re all aware…
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Gay San Francisco’s Shifting Tides
The city of San Francisco has long been held to a premium standard of providing the ultimate gay experience for both men and women who flock west for a new…
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Our Stay at Tortuga del Sol Gay Men’s Resort in Palm Springs
Just as this past week has showered Los Angeles with some nasty, rainy, cold weather, my boyfriend and I figured it would be the perfect opportunity for a beautiful Palm…
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Los Angeles Gay Cruising: 7 Hot Spots
Some say gay social apps like Grindr, Scruff, and Jack’d have made hot spots once popular for picking up gay guys obsolete. Although they have indeed made finding guys for hookups and other fun…
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Top 10 Men’s Clothing Stores in Los Angeles
Given the many shopping districts dispersed over the vast Los Angeles metropolitan area, it can be difficult choosing one region over another based on the selection of a single store….
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Wishes from the Wisdom Tree
On this smoggy, temperate Sunday afternoon, I led by boyfriend and very small dog up the long trek to the Wisdom Tree in Griffith Park. Having endured the transitional period…
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10 Beautiful Gay Beach Cities
What could be better than a city that not only offers a vibrant and colorful gay scene, but also has some of the most beautiful gay beaches both visitors and…
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The Best Gay Beaches in California
What Are The Best Gay Beaches In California? Although we’re already over halfway through the summer, us Californians enjoy prime beach weather usually through Halloween. Whether you’re visiting from out of state,…
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Put The “Gay” In Labor Day: 5 Getaway Ideas
Why not add a few days off to your labor day long weekend this September? Whether you’re looking for a cute getaway with your man, or a weekend of parties…
