Hello hello β€” Happy Sunday! Here's what's on tap:

  • 🚒 How to win a free cruise to the destination of your choice

  • πŸ‘€ Intrepid Travel has created a special collection of trips

  • πŸ”₯ Trending & Viral: What everyone is talking about this week

Bad Bunny Just Made Your Next Trip a No-Brainer

Bad Bunny's electrifying Super Bowl halftime show put Puerto Rico front and centerβ€”and reminded us why this Caribbean gem deserves a spot on every queer traveler's list. No passport required, gorgeous beaches, and a thriving LGBTQ+ scene centered in San Juan's Condado and Santurce neighborhoods.

The numbers don't lie: Expedia reported a 245% spike in Puerto Rico travel searches the week after the performance. San Juan specifically saw searches jump 240%.

But here's what the mainstream travel sites won't tell you: Puerto Rico has been a queer paradise long before Bad Bunny made it trendy. This U.S. territoryβ€”no passport required for American travelersβ€”offers everything from clothing-optional gay guesthouses to bioluminescent bay kayaking, legendary nightlife, and a Pride calendar that runs year-round across the entire island.

We've put together our complete guide to Queer Puerto Ricoβ€”including our comprehensive Google Maps guide featuring 90+ LGBTQ+ spots across the island, from beachside bars to hidden local favorites.

Win a Variety Cruise to Your Destination of Choice πŸ‘€

Variety is the spice of lifeβ€”and that’s exactly what you get with Variety Cruises on their 7-day small ship boutique adventures across the world. Their cruises are authentic, enriching journeys made to discover the culture, cuisines, and unique wonders of a destination. Aboard their intimate and boutique ships, you’ll slip into secluded locations unreachable in any other way.

We’re excited to team up with our friends at Two Bad Tourists and Variety Cruises who are giving away a cruise for completely FREE, including a $500 USD flight credit! Click here to enter drawing to win a complimentary cruise that will be valid for ANY trip until December 31, 2026.

The lucky winners will set sail around either the Seychelles, Greece, or Italy and Malta on their cruise of choice. So spice up your 2026 with Variety Cruises and enter today!

Adventure outside the ordinary

Trusted specialty outdoor retailer, REI Co-op, has teamed up with the world’s largest adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel, to create a collection of active trips. From farm stays in Costa Rica to sunrise summits on Kilimanjaro, each trip is led by a local expert with small group sizes capped at 16.

For T&Cs and to view the full collection of trips in 85+ destinations, visit rei.com/travel.

Travel News for Gays on the Go

What’s worth knowing in queer travel this week β€” from major headlines to the best finds worth your clicks.

βš–οΈ Queer Politics & Rights
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Travel Inspiration
πŸ”₯ Trending & Viral
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