Get ready for 7 days of non-stop fun and party on the Mediterranean Sea. Your favorite parties and clubs from all around Europe will entertain you on board. Each night’s highlights are different themed parties from Eurovision to ‘Back to the 90’s’. Do you want more? You’ll experience the best shows and performances of international pop stars only on board of Open Sea Cruises. Clear your schedule and end your summer like never before!

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Italy is, without doubt, one of the must-see destinations on many people’s list. Tourists flock to the home of ‘La Dolce Vita’ (the sweet life) every year, drawn to it by sun, sea, fashion, design, history, art, architecture and don’t forget great food! But there is another element that makes this country so unique: the Italians themselves. Thanks to centuries of invasion, the Italians have developed a high level of tolerance: they have a welcoming attitude by nature and their hospitality is unique and generous. Italians are friendly, open-minded and caring towards the needs of their guests. Their mission is to make everyone comfortable and at home: hospitality and friendliness are keys to understanding the ability of Italy to attract tourists from all over the world. Although not always perceived as such, Italy is a very open-minded country!

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This guide was updated on November 30, 2019.

Just 90 minutes away from Boston is a tiny seaside town on the tip of Cape Cod that has as much history as it does gay culture. While many remember from history class that Plymouth Rock was where the Pilgrims settled in 1620, it was in fact Provincetown where the Pilgrims first landed before passing onto Plymouth and settling what would soon become the US. But American history aside, P-Town, like many popular, small gay getaways, has been completely taken over by the LGBT community. With a population of about 3,000, the small New England getaway boasts 40+ gay guesthouses, 10+ gay bars and clubs, 2 gay beaches while also hosting a dozen or more LGBT events throughout the year.

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Spain has incredible annual events that draw many visitors to places all over the peninsular country and its islands. Of course being one of the most gay-friendly nations in Europe and the world, it’s no surprise that the country has plenty of year round events to offer the LGBT community. With plenty of warm and sunny days you could spend months exploring the big cities and Spanish countryside, but given you probably have just a short time to visit you’ve got to pick the best and most exciting. If you’re looking to join a gay group trip or event, our friends at Spain 7 Degrees will take you effortlessly to these destinations showing the best they have to offer. Here are 3 new LGBT events this year not to be missed!

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We’re excited to announce that we’re hosting a sailing trip along the coast of Croatia, from August 25^th to September 1st, 2018! Want to come? Here are the details….

You can enjoy an island-hopping vacation around the beautiful Croatian coastline with an all gay boat and skipper. We’ll stop at the best gay-friendly locations in the area for you to explore, as well as great beaches for an afternoon dip. You will arrive in port with enough time to explore the island, relax on our private yacht or find a nice cocktail sunset bar. ​

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Malta is an archipelago of islands located in the center of the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily and above northern Africa. At just over 400,000 in population and 316 square km, it’s the smallest country in the European Union, but is also considered one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino which offer amazing sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history. But besides all the great things to do and see in Malta, the country is incredibly gay friendly. If you haven’t yet thought about visiting Malta, we’re happy to share 10 reasons why Malta should be on your travel bucket list!

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Arguably two of the best European Prides hail from the Iberian Peninsula. Madrid and Barcelona are two incredible destinations for queer travelers any time of year with Spain’s long reputation for being LGBT friendly. While both have much in common as Spain’s two largest cities, they offer two very unique experiences and our friends at Rainbow Gay Tours can show you both. But which Spanish pride is for you? Let’s compare…

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LGBT travelers are a highly sought-after subgroup within the tourism industry. They are commonly known to have high disposable income, and tourism businesses have been increasingly catering to this group both for financial reasons and for their unique travel needs. However, in targeting this subset of the larger community it often seems that young gay travelers have been favored in most marketing efforts. Gay cruises flaunt photos of younger, unattainably attractive gay men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and gay-group tour companies often use similar strategies to attract travelers to beach destinations and circuit parties in big North American and European cities. Quite frankly, it’s no surprise because we all know sex sells. However, that approach really only shows one small segment of a much more diverse community of LGBT travelers. What about gay travelers over 40 and 50 or those that don’t fit the stereotypes we see in all the ads?

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This guide was updated on November 30, 2019.

Overview

In 1893 Chicago was put in the world map as a destination of culture, architecture, and innovation as it hosted the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition celebrating the 400^th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World. This extravagant event took place just two decades after the Great Chicago Fire that left a third of the population homeless. Over the years, architect and urban designer, Daniel Burnham, who was also responsible for the famed Flatiron Building in NYC, reimagined this rough and tumbled industrial town to the modern city it is today.

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The ‘Sharing Economy’ has made a big impact on the travel industry in the past decade with major leaders like AirBnB and Uber to the hundreds of other home and ride sharing businesses available. Today’s travelers are often choosing home rentals over hotels and it’s no wonder why. They can get a more comfortable, cost-effective stay and personal attention from their host instead of the sometimes impersonal offerings of an outdated or overpriced hotel room. Nowadays travelers even have a large selection of home sharing sites to choose from. If you’re a gay traveler, the top choice for renting a room or home while traveling is misterb&b. While other sites may claim to be LGBT-friendly, misterb&b is specifically tailored to the travel needs of the gay community. With the popularity of these sites continuing to rise, now’s the time to consider listing your spare room or space on misterb&b and here’s why.

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