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Gay Travel Index 2025: Pack Your Bags, Not Your Fears, Honey!

2025 Spartacus Gay Travel Index ranking the safest to the most hostile of destinations around the world. LGBTQ travel tool of where to go.

DEAN NELSON (he/him) CTC, LLD

Mar 123 min read

Hokkaido Adventures: Hot Springs, Culture, and Gay Delights

Discover Hokkaido’s charm with serene hot springs, a vibrant LGBTQ+ nightlife, delicious cuisine, and rich cultural experiences to enjoy.

DEAN NELSON (he/him) CTC, LLD

Dec 6, 20244 min read

Pride, Progress, and Connection: My Journey at the 2024 IGLTA Global Convention in Osaka

Historic LGBTQ Travel conference takes Osaka, Japan by storm with attendees from 50+ nations. Here are some of my insights.

DEAN NELSON (he/him) CTC, LLD

Nov 19, 20243 min read

Fierce and Fabulous: Join the Ultimate CHILL OUT Pride Party in Cuba 2025

Pack your bags and your fiercest outfits 'cuz we’re jetting off to Cuba for the ultimate CHILL OUT Pride party with ACV and GMR Hotel

Dean Nelson, (he/him) CTC, LLD

Jul 8, 20243 min read

Cruise the heart of Wilde Europe

Set sail on the MS Oscar Wilde for a 15-day European river cruise of lux, culture, and elegance. Indulge in Wildean opulence and adventure

DEAN NELSON (he/him) CTC, LLD

Jun 20, 20243 min read

2023 Fergusson Report on the Safest countries for the LGBTQ Traveller

Canada slays as the LGBTQ+ friendliest country for the third year. U.S. slips, 300 anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2022? Progress with legalizing love..

Dean Nelson, (he/him) CTC, LLD

Dec 20, 20232 min read

A Call for Allies - Short Turns - Ski Canada Magazine

A call for allies in the ski industry and destinations to step up and help make the sport more inclusive both on and off the slopes

Dean Nelson, (he/him) CTC, LLD

Dec 17, 20233 min read

Small Group Tour of Gay India

Join professor Andrew Lear on an exciting 11-night Gay History tour of India with a special audience with Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil

Dean Nelson, (he/him) CTC, LLD

Oct 12, 20237 min read

JLo Limitless Voyage April 2023

Virgin Voyages The Limitless Voyage inspired by Jennifer Lopez featuring exclusive programming from wellness and lifestyle to entertainment

DEAN NELSON (he/him) CTC, LLD

Feb 9, 20232 min read

Join us on a new LGBTQ Cruise experience with VACAYA - open sea, open mind.

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Montego Bay

Pride

Montego Bay, Jamaica Pride FIVE is HERE and will be BIGGER & BETTER than ever!

From October 13-20 the Bay will be LIT!

Nightly DANCE PARTIES, talent shows, social outreach, and MORE!

Space is LIMITED so register TODAY for the PRIDE OF YOUR LIFE!

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LGBTQ+

Ski Weeks

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Copenhagen

WorldPride + EuroGames

2021

The world heads to the beautiful cities of Copenhagen, Denmark + Malmö, Sweden to celebrate Pride, EuroGames, and a Human Rights Conference.

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