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As we wrap up our trip to Egypt, I thank Detours for a second amazing trip, having gone to South Africa last year. Once again, the tour was well-organized from beginning to end. Maurice was fully available in the months leading up to the trip. Once on the ground, Darren was my tour leader for a second year in a row. He is an enthusiastic, organized, kind and true leader. He created a fun and friendly atmosphere while also providing daily guidance and updates on when and where to eat, what to bring, what to wear and great tips based on previous trips. He is always willing to help or trouble-shoot on any questions. He really looks out for his guests. Hend was our local Egyptian content expert and educator and provided tremendous insights on all our sites and Egyptian history. She is a lovely person who was also instrumental in helping the group seamlessly navigate every city we visited, providing best recommendations on where and what to eat, how much to tip, and much more. She is open to sharing what life is like in Egypt and providing insights on topics including Islam. We kept thinking: I would not have wanted to wing this trip on my own. We felt extremely welcome and safe on this trip. The actual experiences and sites are breath-taking. Loved everything about this trip. I would go as far as to say that it was the best trip of my entire life.

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My husband & I recently returned from the October 2023 Spain trip. We really loved our Detour Tours travel experience. Our trip was made up of 16 fellow travelers - 4 couples & 8 singles who were all personable and easy going. We had a wonderful Tour Leader, Scott, who was very knowledgeable, experienced, approachable and looked out for all of us.  He went out of his way to be inclusive and was a great source of information on the local sites and activities.  Detours arranged the hotel accommodations, the airport transfers, and the travel between the 4 amazing cities of Barcelona, Granada, Seville, and Madrid. The tour included walking tours and a major attraction at the start of each destination city, but the rest of the time we were free to explore, join a group activity, or just chill in our hotel room or a nearby cafe. Our favorite experiences were the walking tours because the local gay tour guides were so knowledgeable, informative and personable. We learned a lot about the rich local history and culture of the Spanish cities we visited.  Our second favorite experiences were the fun group dinners and pre-and post dinner drinks that Scott organized and which most of us joined in. Although there was no pressure to join in other optional activities, we ended up signing up for a number of them such as cooking class, watching a flamenco show, and seeing the Prado Museum. They were all memorable and fun. Thank you Scott & Detours. If you are looking for a well run LGBT group travel experience, we strongly recommend Detours Travel. Victor and Jim from Palm Springs CA.

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A Detours travel experience is like no other and I simply cannot recommend them more highly. If you enjoy well-planned, yet flexible itineraries, experienced trip leaders, knowledgeable local guides, high-quality accommodations, and small groups that breed new friendships, then you'll love Detours. We've taken 2 trips with Detours. One to Egypt and one to Thailand & Cambodia. In both cases, our trip leader, Shane, was the ultimate host. We've loved every minute of these trips and will go on another as soon as we can. Detours was started ten years ago (we got to celebrate their birthday in Cambodia!) by guys who are passionate about travel and wanted to build a brand that could extend that passion to their guests. They've cracked that code and we are thrilled to have been referred to them by friends. Detours balances hundreds of factors to build amazing travel experiences that are affordable yet lean into higher quality. This is no budget vacation package but it's also not a luxury package. And speaking of packages, while there is a framework of itinerary and pre-booked activities, there is also a lot of flexibility built-in. With small groups up to about 15 guests, this allows time to go off on your own or in small groups with newly-minted Detourse friends to explore your location. That's perfect for seasoned travelers as well as those who are just beginning to experience international travel. Happy 10th Birthday, Detours! We are so thrilled to have found you and highly recommend that readers of this review visit your website and find their next trip of a lifetime!

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September 12, 2023.

Detours Travel gave me the trip of a lifetime and one of the best weeks of my life in a castle in Italy! I booked this trip for the first time a little less than a year ago based on raving reviews from a friend of mine and Detours lived up to the reviews and then some. Every single detail gets thought through meticulously, leaving me to focus on nothing but relaxing and enjoying the sites. Optional lead tours are available at times, if you choose and each day has the perfect balance of planned activities that you can opt in or out of. I was able to pay for my trip in installments which made financial sense, and any time I had any issue or change needed, a quick email did the trick with no work needed on my end. Travel to and from the destinations are all planned ahead, and trip leaders are knowledgeable, friendly and create an inclusive environment to ensure everyone feels welcome and like friends. The masterminds behind the scenes go out of their way to make sure that this trip is unforgettable, I'm already planning my next one. Thanks Detours!

T.J. M. - USA

January 29, 2023.

It’s hard to find almost any business that “gets you” these days. Travel has changed so much in the past few years so it’s a big investment of time, money and expectation when you book a trip. I’ve just completed my 5th tour with Detours and I can’t say enough great things about them. This is a business built from the ground up with a passion for fun, adventure, comfort and value foremost in mind. All the tour leaders with Detours are reflections of the qualities the owner envisions. They’re all about YOU! They know what they’re doing and have never let me down or fallen short of providing an unforgettable experience. If you haven’t yet, book a tour with them and be ready to be amazed at what they do.

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September 26, 2023.

I rarely write reviews but I simply had to write one for Detours after returning from their Italy trip. Honestly, the way I found Detours is that I searched for “Gay tour Italy”. And while there were a number of tour groups offering trips to Italy, Detours had a trip that was closest to the dates I wanted to travel. So I booked the trip and hoped for the best! But I didn’t need to worry, and you won’t need to worry either if you book with them. My trip leaders ended up being Miles & Ollie and they were both knowledgeable, professional, helpful, friendly, entertaining, and adorable. They thought of every detail and even included some surprises along the way. I met some great people and made memories that will last a lifetime. I was genuinely sad when it was over. This trip actually meant a lot to me and thanks to Detours, it was everything I had hoped for and more. I can’t imagine booking with anyone else in the future. Now I just need to decide where to go next!

Brooks B. - USA

March 28, 2024.

Just finished up my 9th trip with Detours Travel and it was yet again another incredible trip! My first trip was in Costa Rica in 2015. Since then I have traveled with Detours to Peru, Thailand, South Africa, Croatia, Israel/Jordan, Italy, Scandinavia and New Zealand. If you are looking for a memorable trip with amazing adventures, I highly recommend you book with Detours! I am less than a week from returning from New Zealand and already thinking about my next trip.

Brian K. - USA

June 27, 2023.

We are so grateful that we found Detours online when looking for travel options. We recently took a tour through Italy and it felt like first class all the way but for a very reasonable price. Everyone from the initial communication with Maurice in the office who handled our bookings and questions to our interactions with our tour leaders Scott and Miles was top notch. They even helped arrange a last minute cooking class for us which was above and beyond. We look forward to a future trip with Detours as it was not only the best service ever but felt like it was with family the whole time.

Patrick N. - USA

February 15, 2024.

Tim and I had an amazing time on our Detours trip to Costa Rica. This was our first time on an all-male trip, so we did not know what to expect. We have already registered for our second trip with Detours, so you know where this review is going. Everything leading up to the trip was handled with professionalism and ease by Detours. That same vibe continued once the trip started. Brandon, our trip leader, was high-energy, fun, kind, inclusive, organized, connected, and on top of his game. He did not miss a beat, all details were attended to, and he made the trip enjoyable for all. Clay was equally kind and fun, and we look forward to one of his guided trips in the future. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. We loved the variety of our locations (the beach, the mountains, the hot springs / Volcano). A little bit of everything was perfect. We participated in so many unforgettable activities (ziplining, Tarzan swing, ATV, white-water rafting, canyoneering, sunset cruises, beaches, waterfalls, pool parties, park tours, . . . ) that filled our days and brought us even closer to the group of guys we traveled with. The beauty is you get to choose your own adventure. Do it all, or do nothing, no pressure. If that is not enough, you get to experience it all with a diverse group of men from across the globe. The friendships and connections we made were easy even for introverts and heightened our positive experiences. We hope to continue these friendships in our future travels. If you are on the fence, get off. A Detours experience is worth it. Enjoy your trip!

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For travelers in the LGBTQ+ community one key aspect of a successful trip is an atmosphere of acceptance. The tour operators listed below specialize in lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender travel and will work with you and your group to assemble vacations to the best LGBT-friendly locations. Each of these companies pay close attention to the up-and-coming locations for LGBTQ+ travel as well as keeping an ear out for the safest destinations for anyone in the community. Feeling comfortable to be who you are while traveling is the top priority at each of these companies and they all have something unique to offer in the business of vacationing within your community.

OLIVIA TRAVEL

Leading lesbian tour operator, Olivia Travel, began as a record label in 1973 before transforming into an international tour outlet in 1990. Today the company, has planned trips for over 350,000 women and has a program designed for every kind of woman. There are programs for women over 40 and under 40, women of color, and even women in uniform. Whether you prefer to bring all your best gals on a trip or find adventure solo, there is a trip by Olivia that is a perfect fit for you. Their travel coordinators will work with you, or your entire group, to plan your next fantastic vacation.

Olivia Travel goes all out to deliver world-class travel experiences to women, their vacations span from full cruise trips to renting out hotels for a vacation full of girl power. The company even offers safari trips full of gorgeous landscapes and rare animal experiences. No matter which route you chose, all adventures through Olivia Travel are created to foster authenticity, a welcoming community of LGBTQ+ women, and a space that allows you to come exactly as you are. Groups, or solo travelers, may book online, visit the San Francisco office or call Olivia’s travel consultants. ( olivia.com )

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ZOOM VACATIONS

Based in Chicago, this prestigious travel planner won the 2016 Travvy Award’s gold prize for Best Escorted Tour Operator in the LGBT category and the 2010 TripOut Gay Travel Awards, among many other accolades. From their start Zoom has been all about diversity, inclusion, and comradery. All their destinations have been vetted as being gay-friendly and welcoming to people in all walks of life.

Zoom Vacations believes that successful gay travel, and travel in general, relies on the close attention to detail. Travel coordinators at Zoom strive to personalize the trip to the traveler, getting to know you, your preferences, and the vision you have for your vacation. The company provides two ways to travel, with their pre-planned vacation itineraries or by helping you plan your own private trip catered to your ideas.

Zoom’s unique tours can take you anywhere from Morocco or Egypt, and even to the Maldives. Their planned get aways offered each year include luxury hotel stays, tour guides throughout all the trip’s outings, as well as incredible cuisine both at your hotel and at hand-picked locations around your destination. If you want to go the independent travel route, a travel expert will work with you throughout each step of the planning process. They will consider the destination you have in mind along with your budget and hand craft a vacation specific to you. Pricing for solo trips and the schedule for upcoming tours, as well as testimonial from several previous Zoom travelers can be found on their website ( zoomvacations.com ).

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah to serve as a beacon of hope to the large population of young LGBTQ+ individuals, HE Travel is one of the leading companies in inclusive travel. They have received the Editor’s Choice from Out & About, the popular gay travel newsletter, and was named Gay Tour Operator of the Year by OutTraveler Magazine.

HE Travel specializes in active outdoor travel with trips that feature hiking, rafting, and biking. While all their trips have a varying levels of outdoor activity, they do not all center around these activities. There are also trips that feature island hopping, safaris and even cultural tours.

If outdoor adventure amongst a welcoming and inclusive community sounds like the right kind of trip for you, you can visit HE Travel’s website to see their full calendar of trips. ( tototours.com )

OUT ADVENTURES

Based in Canada, Out Adventures takes LGBTQ+ groups interests into consideration when planning a variety of trips around the world. Since 2009 Out Adventures has been prioritizing the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in their travel itineraries. Their crew has explored over a hundred countries, making them well versed about customs and feelings towards the community. This allows them to plan trip for you centered around places that you will feel safe and welcomed. Out Adventures are not only curated to make you feel welcomed wherever your travels may take you, but also to support the LGBTQ+ community in the countries their tours visit. Tours are organized on their site according to themes such as active, cruise, culture, and flex, making it easy to find a trip that feels right for your interests.

Out Adventures guided trips and tours lean more towards the small size hosting sixteen travelers for land excursions and not more than forty on a cruise. This allows you and your fellow vacationers to build a sense of comradery and foster an even greater community feel on your trip. If one of their tours does not stick out to you, they always have agents that are happy to help you plan something that is more your style or speed. ( outadventures.com )

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DETOURS GAY TRAVEL

Founded in 2012, Detours home base is also located in Canada. The company is run by a group of family and friends that pride themselves on putting together relaxing and unhurried vacations. Their travel initiative is to allow guests on their trips to be travelers, not tourists, immersing them in a locations culture rather than only seeing bug ticket attractions. Detours travel concept revolves around you the traveler, steering away from “cookie cutter” itineraries and following a plan as we go mindset. If you would rather lay on the beach while the rest of the group goes zip lining or want to try out a weaving class instead of snorkeling, Detours encourages you to choose your own adventure along the way.

They have a calendar full of trips that can take you and your friends to Europe, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa. Whatever you’re looking for, Detours can help book your group on a pre-scheduled trip or customize one based on your interests. ( detourstravel.com )

Pink VIbgyor

This travel agency in Sydney, Australia specializes in tailor made LGBTQ+ vacations with a heart for providing you with the most immersive and relaxing stays. While Pink Vibgyor also offers specific preplanned gay tours, their shining aspect is their attention to your preferences when helping you plan your dream vacation. They heavily research all their package trips as well as any trip they may be assisting you with, to bring you closer to the LGBTQ+ culture and lifestyle around your location.

One of their features that set them apart from other LGBTQ+ travel companies is their section on culinary tours. These special tours feature meals with local families, getting a front row seat to their coking styles and recipes, and experiencing the best traditional cuisine your destination has to offer.

You can see all their exciting featured planned tours or fill out a form to begin crafting your personal tailor-made tour with a staff member on their website. ( pinkvibgyor.com/ ).

Oscar Wilde Tours

Gay Pride is more and more important in the world today—and Oscar Wilde Tours lets you explore it more deeply than ever. As heirs to a tradition that is central to civilization, LGBTQ+ people can truly take pride in their forebears, who count among their number such greats as Sappho and Socrates, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky and Virginia Woolf, the genius dancer Nijinsky, the literary revolutionary Thomas Mann, and of course, the sublime Oscar Wilde himself.

Oscar Wilde Tours offers guided tours to destinations such as Europe and the United States, focusing on the cultural and historical significance of LGBTQ+ communities in each location. ( oscarwildetours.com/ )

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Our land and sea programs bring you personalized and authentic experiences to let you explore, dine, play, and live like an LGBTQ+ local. When you travel OUTbound, you know you’ve uncovered some special dimension of a place, shared only with a select few like-minded souls.

An OUTbound vacation is more than just a cruise or resort stay. They are experiences that take you to hidden gems and reveal the secrets of LGBTQ+ locales and their way of life. Go beyond that perfect photo, the famous landmark, or that must-see attraction when you go OUTbound .

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With OUTbound , You be you! We charter the entire ship, riverboat or resort, meaning that the whole place is ours. No looking over your shoulder wondering who might be watching you canoodle with your honey up on deck or worried that the hottie at the bar might be homophobic. An OUTbound adventure is 100% for us, by us, which means you can leave all your inhibitions and worries at home when you come OUTbound .

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How often do you get to create your own perfect world, let alone share it with someone else? At OUTbound , we have the unique and priceless gift of giving our guests the world, literally. Using wrapping and bows all designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ traveler and every letter of our community, OUTbound gives you the gifts of exploration, joy and limitless freedom to express yourself exactly as you are and celebrate together exactly as you want.

We like to say we’re a great big pride festival at sea, where everyone is welcome, everyone is wanted, and everyone is valued for contributing to making an OUTbound experience OUT of this world!

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Our party themes reflect the very best of us, themes that allow you to let your pride flag fly and be silly, sexy, bold, outrageous… or even let you sit back in your own quiet corner and take it all in. At OUTbound , you be you means you do you, in whatever character, color or costume that may be!

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A s a queer traveler, planning a vacation that will be equal parts captivating and safe can prove to be incredibly difficult. And, while it may have seemed like a far-off dream just a few decades ago, there are now, with just the click of a button, a plethora of LGBTQ travel companies offering an endless array of pre-planned trips and tailormade adventures for every traveler in the rainbow.

Whether you’re looking for a chance to meet fellow queer nomads or just desire a luxurious, exhilarating vacation without the stress of extensive planning, these are the LGBTQ travel companies that specialize in providing the most engaging and memorable vacations you’ll ever embark upon. These are the queer companies that can help you plan your next vacation.

1. Detours Travel

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Unlike other travel groups with detailed itineraries and 50-person tour buses, Detours Travel allows its travelers to plan their own excursions while on trips offered around the world, which include South Africa , New Zealand, Greece, Costa Rica, and Thailand. In essence, this travel group prides itself on offering organized trips with like-minded and accepting people to adventurous locales. Detours Travel believes in fully immersing travelers in a new culture without the fear of facing international crowds that may not be as accepting as those back home.

2. RSVP Vacations

For those specifically interested in LGBTQ cruises, RSVP Vacations promises to deliver a truly thrilling experience aboard a cruise ship explorating one of various routes. While aboard an RSVP Vacations cruise ship, thousands of LGBTQ guests are guaranteed the opportunity to participate in a number of different queer-themed activities that range from raucous games of Bingo to performances by gay entertainers. No matter where you belong in the LGBTQIA+ community, RSVP Vacations provides a welcoming and fun community for all of its passengers.

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Specifically specializing in gay Mediterranean Travel, aptly named OUTstanding Travel offers tailored outings to locations like Israel , Greece, Jordan, Italy, Egypt, and Spain. OUTstanding Travel, created by local queer people, truly delivers on providing unforgettable vacations for gay men and their travel companions, especially for those looking to get a true taste of the culture, cuisine, and nightlife of their Mediterranean bucket-list destinations. Not only that, this travel agency caters to larger groups of queer people, meaning that you’ll also have the ability to network and connect with other like-minded nomads.

TropOut is a gay travel agency created to dazzle and ignite the curiosities of 21st-century queer travelers — just be prepared to dance and party your way through this vacation. Each year, this gay travel agency plans a large organized trip to one special locale (next year, they’re headed to Phuket, Thailand ). No matter where they’re headed, though, there are a few trip mainstays — like private yachts, beachside partying, and adventurous excursions that will inevitably force travelers out of their shell and encourage them to meet new people from all over the world. If you’re looking to make lifelong friends during your next international vacation, consider perhaps trying on TropOut for size.

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For nearly a decade, OUT Adventures has been the premier provider of exclusive cruises, gay tours, and gay travel. If you’re looking to head to more remote locales (in addition to the more typical vacation destinations), then OUT Adventures is the gay travel agency for you, offering thrilling excursions to Nepal , Antarctica, Kenya, and Vietnam. Not only that, but you also have the ability to go on themed LGBTQ-friendly adventures — whether you desire a vacation that revolves around getting those miles in on your bicycle or one that has an emphasis on architecture and drinking copious amounts of wine.

6. HE Travel

Despite its name, HE Travel caters to every member of the LGBTQIA+ community . And, more so than any other travel group on the list, it provides an impressive number of outings on every single continent — even Antarctica . While on these excursions around the world, you’ll be in constant contact with a small group of travelers put together by the touring company — this way, you’ll have travel companions and possibly, by the end of the trip, lifelong friends. For the past 40 years, this travel agency has garnered an impressive amount of praise for planning tours that bring customers to the very core of every culture that they encounter, along with developing tour excursions that promote being kind to the environment.

7. Oscar Wilde Tours

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If you’re interested in LGBTQ history , take a look at Oscar Wilde Tours . Created by professor Andrew Lear, a gay history scholar, this travel agency curates vacations that will allow its travelers to fully immerse themselves in the history of their people — from Sappho to Oscar Wilde. The agency offers historical LGBTQ tours in many major cities, like New York City , London, Amsterdam, and Berlin, guaranteed to leave each traveler with a true sense of the history of their people in the most beautiful places on Earth.

8. VentureOut

If your desire is to travel to a foreign country with 12-14 of your closest LGBTQ friends, then VentureOut is the travel agency to fit your needs. Currently, the group offers planned excursions to Spain , Italy, Malta, Scotland, southern Africa, and Japan. Aside from having the opportunity to cross even more destinations off your bucket list, VentureOut provides cultural and historical tours, nature trips, cruises, and wildlife safaris that allow its travelers to tour their destination in whatever way they wish, whether they want to do so in a more adventurous or casual fashion.

9. Pink Iceland

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If you’re hoping to travel to Iceland sometime in the not-so-distant future, consider Pink Iceland to be your quintessential insider to the best and brightest that this country has to offer to its LGBTQ tourists. Pink Iceland is a travel agency that specializes in day tours, weddings , international and domestic events, festivals, and tailor-made luxury travel as it pertains to the LGBTQ traveler. Not only that, but Pink Iceland is also embedded in Iceland’s LGBTQ culture, which enables the company to provide a truly intimate look at every corner of the country, from happy hours to rugged hikes through the most beautiful parts of Iceland.

10. Pied Piper Travel

More so than any other LGBTQ cruise company, Pied Piper Travel works to offer lots of cruise options that appeal to every kind of queer traveler. From admiring the icy tundras of Antarctica to diving into the beautiful Greek Isles , Pied Piper Travel seeks to explore the world’s most beautiful destinations aboard a line of luxurious cruise ships. For those traveling with larger groups, the travel agency also gives you the option of booking private excursions off the ship and group events while still onboard. In this sense, it pays to bring all of your friends aboard this unique cruise line.

11. Olivia Lesbian Travel

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Calling all lesbian travelers: Olivia Lesbian Travel is a travel company that specifically curates international adventures for lesbians from all walks of life. From all-inclusive cruises to beachside resorts and adventurous escapades like African safaris and hikes through the jungle, this travel agency aims to plan an unforgettable experience for yourself and other lesbian travelers just like you. No matter which side of the globe you have yet to explore, Olivia Lesbian Travel will open you up to new possibilities and exciting cultures in destinations like Tulum, Prague, and Zurich.

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