Your Weekend Travel Brief

🔥 HOTTEST DEALS RN

FLIGHTS

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• Fly roundtrip to Mexico City from NYC, LAX, ORD, or DFW for under $400 —including during their Pride in June (normally $600+)

• Fly roundtrip to Atlanta from NYC, DFW, or DC for under $200 — including during their Pride in October (normally $1,000+)

• Fly roundtrip to Berlin from NYC, LAX, DC, or ORD for under $500 — including during Hustlaball 👀 (normally $800+)

• Fly roundtrip to Barcelona from NYC, ORD, LAX, RDU, and more for under $400 (normally $800+)

• Fly roundtrip to Hong Kong from ATL or DTW for under $850 (normally $1400+)

• Fly roundtrip to Key West from NYC, DC, RDU, ORD, or BWI for under $250 (normally $400+)

• Fly roundtrip to Amsterdam from NYC, RDU, PHL, DC, DFW, and more for under $500 (normally $800+)

• Fly roundtrip to London from NYC for $500 as early as next month 

  (normally $900+)

• 👉 Taking advantage of just ONE of these deals pays for your entire year of GoQueer+ membership! Click here to learn more

HOTELS

• New York: this hotel righttt on the edge of Hell’s Kitchen is 40% off for stays all summer (and includes breakfast 😋)

• Caribbean and Beyond:  Iberostar Beachfront Resorts are up to 45% off at various properties for stays through June

• Asia and Australia: IHG is offering 30% off a ton of hotels (pair this with Chase Ultimate Rewards limited-time generous transfer offer and you’re golden)

• Orlando: Disney Springs area hotels are offering special rates at their respective properties for stays through July (including during Gay Days)

• Plus: some good deals we previously highlighted are still going on:

  • Chicago: Chicago’s best clothing-optional resort is right on Lake Michigan and offering 25% off stays booked by May 20. Use promo code IML2025@THEDEN

  • Provincetown: stay at least 2 nights at this iconic P-town guesthouse and get 20% off your stay. Use promo code 2420

  • Gran Canaria: stay six nights at any of these Gay hotels in the Canaries, get one free. Use promo code SUMMER2025. Or get

  • Palm Springs: stay seven nights at our favorite Gay PS resort, get one free

  • Rehoboth beach: stay four nights and get one free at Rehoboth’s only gay guesthouse—or stay seven nights and get one free during peak season

Win a Luxury Trip to Mykonos 👀

Paradise tends to come with a hefty price tag—especially when it involves a luxury 5-star hotel in Mykonos. But not this time!

We're excited to be teaming up with Two Bad Tourists to give you the chance to win a free 3-night stay for two people at Kouros Hotel & Suites—plus a $400 USD flight credit.

Entering is easy: sign up by clicking the link below and entering your email.

Kouros Hotel & Suites is a boutique, gay-friendly gem perched on a cliffside with sweeping views of Mykonos Old Town and the sparkling Aegean Sea. Your stay includes a private terrace for soaking in those iconic sunsets, an infinity pool with panoramic sea views, indulgent spa treatments, three top-notch restaurants, and a fully equipped gym (for those rare moments of motivation).

So go ahead—snag your shot at a slice of paradise for free! ENTER GIVEAWAY

🏖️ DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT: MYKONOS, GREECE

The Mediterranean's gay playground

Nestled in the heart of the Cyclades, Mykonos has transformed from an unassuming Greek island into the Aegean's undisputed queer capital, where tanned bodies sprawl across golden sand by day and dance until dawn in open-air clubs.

This Aegean paradise centers around the gay-popular Super Paradise and Elia beaches, where bronzed bodies pack the beaches and seaside bars pump music from midday until sunset. While July and August bring the international circuit party crowd (and eye-watering prices to match), insiders know June and September deliver equally spectacular weather with more breathing room. Just a 40-minute flight from Athens but worlds away in attitude, Mykonos is where history and hookup culture coexist in sun-soaked harmony.

• Where to Stay:

  • 🏛️ Kouros Hotel & Suites delivers five-star luxury with breathtaking sea views, a gorgeous infinity pool, and spacious minimalist rooms. Just a 10-minute walk from town but feels worlds away from the bustle. Usually $375-650/night during summer — but you can stay here for free if you enter our aforementioned giveaway!

  • 🌿 Rochari Hotel offers a perfect balance of luxury and value with a central location, stunning views, and one of the island's most beautiful pool areas. Family-run but very gay-friendly with attentive service. $200-350/night in peak season.

  • 💰 MyCocoon Hostel provides stylish pod-style accommodations for budget travelers who still want to be in the heart of Mykonos Town. Modern, clean, and surprisingly chic with a small pool and bar. Private pods from $90-150/night during summer months.

• Where to Eat:

  • 🍽️ Kastro's offers romantic dinner seating along the sea wall with front-row sunset views. Their Mediterranean menu focuses on fresh seafood and Greek classics with modern twists. Reservations essential, especially for sunset tables.

  • 🥂 JackieO' Beach Club Restaurant serves upscale Mediterranean cuisine on Mykonos' famous Super Paradise Beach. Come for lunch and stay through sunset as the atmosphere shifts from casual dining to beach party.

  • 🍷 Kiki's Tavern is a no-electricity, no-reservations spot overlooking Agios Sostis beach. Get in line before noon for simple grilled meats, fresh salads, and authentic Greek hospitality. The wait (with complimentary wine) is part of the experience.

  • 🌮 Souvlaki Story provides delicious, affordable gyros and souvlaki for late-night cravings or budget-friendly lunches. Multiple locations in town, perfect for quick bites between beaches and bars.

• When to Go: When to Go: Late June through early September is high season, with peak crowds and prices in July and August.

  • For the full party scene (but maximum crowds), aim for July 20-August 20 when international DJs hit all major venues.

  • Want perfect weather with fewer tourists? Early June and mid-September offer 80°F days, warm sea, and room to breathe on beaches.

  • October still delivers swimming weather and dramatically lower prices, but many venues close by mid-month.

  • Maybe avoid November through April unless you're interested in a completely different, locals-only island experience with limited options.

• Check Out: The annual XLSIOR Festival (typically late August) transforms the island into the Mediterranean's premier circuit party with events at venues across Mykonos. Week-long passes are still available, but they sell out months in advance. Individual party tickets can be found closer to dates.

• For a cultural break, visit the iconic 16th-century windmills and nearby Paraportiani Church—the island's most photographed white-domed structure that's appeared in countless fashion shoots.

• Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo, is a UNESCO site accessible by short boat trip. Ancient ruins with zero nightlife, but fascinating context for your Greek island adventure.

• Money-Saving Tip: Mykonos is one of Greece's most expensive islands, but you can save by booking accommodations in Mykonos Town and walking to nightlife instead of paying for taxis. For beaches, take the public water taxis from the Old Port rather than expensive private boats. For meals, venture a few streets back from the waterfront to find restaurants with the same quality food at half the tourist-front prices. Another money saving tip? Enter our giveaway to win a luxury trip to Mykonos

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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS WORTH PLANNING FOR

• Mighty Hoopla 
  📍 London, UK | May 31-June 1, 2025 
  London's pop-centric queer music festival brings together chart-topping divas, drag performers, and indie artists across multiple stages. Think Glastonbury but gayer, glitterier, and with better dance tents. Plus the A*Teens.

• Copenhagen Pride 

  📍 Copenhagen, Denmark | August 9-17, 2025 

  Denmark's largest Pride celebration transforms the city with a week of concerts, debates, and art exhibitions before culminating in a massive parade through the Danish capital. Combines Scandinavian design sensibility with inclusive politics and surprisingly wild nightlife in a city known for its progressive values.

• Folsom Europe 
  📍 Berlin, Germany | August 27-31, 2025 
  The continent's largest leather and fetish event takes over Berlin's Schöneberg district with street fairs, play parties, and club nights. A celebration of kink culture that's simultaneously underground and surprisingly welcoming to curious newcomers.

• Queer Lisboa Film Festival 
  📍 Lisbon, Portugal | September 19-27, 2025 
  Portugal's premier LGBTQ+ cinema showcase screens international features, shorts, and documentaries in historic theaters across Lisbon. An intellectual alternative to circuit events with filmmaker Q&As and industry panels.

• Taiwan Pride 
  📍 Taipei, Taiwan | October 24-26, 2025 
  Asia's largest Pride parade celebrates Taiwan's status as the continent's most progressive nation for LGBTQ+ rights. Combines political advocacy with colorful celebrations across multiple neighborhoods and a vibrant night market scene.

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