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Hello hello — Happy Sunday! Here's what's on tap this week:
🚀 How Trump's policies are driving a modern LGBTQ+ exodus
🚨 The fastest way to be the smartest person in the room
🗞️ Travel Briefs: News for gays on the go
🔥 GoQueer’s Hot 10 Deals: Our favorite escapes this week
The Great Queer Escape: How Trump's policies are driving a modern LGBTQ+ exodus
When immigration lawyer Jeremy Bierbach woke up the morning after Trump's 2024 election victory, his inbox told a story. Dozens of desperate messages from Americans flooded in—all asking the same question: How fast can I get out?
"About a fifth of these inquiries came from LGBTQ+ people," Bierbach told NBC from his Amsterdam office. "They weren't asking about vacation homes. These were people making escape plans."
Six months into Trump's second presidency, that trickle has become a torrent.
The administration's swift rollback of transgender recognition, healthcare protections, and civil rights—along with fresh waves of anti-LGBTQ+ policies and possible Supreme Court rulings—has sparked a modern exodus of Queer Americans seeking safety abroad.
And the numbers are staggering.
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Barcelona & Sitges Gay Group Trip in May 2026 + No Single Supplements!
Join our friends Two Bad Tourists on their 5th annual gay group trip to Barcelona & Sitges next May. Spain is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world and they’re proud to call it home. There’s nothing they love more than sharing their passion for the country with their guests and so, once more in 2026, they’re hosting their 7 Days in Spain group trip to Barcelona and Sitges. Join from May 13 - 19, 2026, as you spend four nights of sightseeing, tapas and nightlife in Barcelona - everyone’s favorite European city. You’ll take tours through the city center, Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell. They’ll take you to all the best restaurants and introduce you to the city’s lively LGBTQ+ nightlife, visiting gay bars, enjoying drag shows and a Eurovision viewing party. Then you’ll head down the coast for three days to Sitges, a gaytopian coastal town where the gays go to for a little TLC. You’ll explore its cobblestone streets and get some quality beach time under the Spanish sun.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SOLO TRAVELERS!
The price of the trip is $2,295 per person. Solo travelers who book by October 31, 2025 can also get a private room for the same price, with no single supplement.
Travel News for Gays on the Go
What’s worth knowing in queer travel this week — from major headlines to the best finds worth your clicks.
⚖️ Queer Politics & Rights
After Florida quietly painted over Orlando's Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk, Florida residents clapped back
NYC's West Village was the birthplace of Pride—now it's a battleground for survival
Nashville Pride needs $250k to survive after losing corporate sponsors
Dems think they can beat MAGA by… not saying “LGBTQIA+” anymore?
One state just launched a first-in-the-nation LGBTQ+ legal hotline
🔥 Trending & Viral
“He is not a villain, he is a human”: This influencer couple’s breakup has the Gay Internet™ shaking
The latest intergenerational gay debate is about approaching a Grindr crush at the gym
Banksying, pocketing, floodlighting: the LGBTQ+ relationship trends you need to know in 2025
A beloved Portland gay bar is closing after 46 years
🏳️🌈 Travel Inspiration
‘Drag Race’ pit crew hunk offers his insider guide to Paris
Is this Berlin bathhouse really worth the 300+ person wait to get inside?
Heading to Vienna for Eurovision 2026? Here’s where to go and what to do
Splash House is the secret Pride festival where gays can truly let loose
10 things you have to do during Southern Decadence in New Orleans
Check out a literal sea of men at Circuit Festival in Barcelona
Category is: Hot Travel Deals — 10s across the board.
Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago – 3 Nights: Stay 3 nights at a historic hotel once tied to the Capone family, stroll the Riverwalk, sip cocktails, and indulge in deep-dish pizza. Flights included from just $217—city vibes, history, and a little extra sparkle.
Atlantis Halloween Cruise – From $1,199: Space is still available on Atlantis’ infamous Halloween cruise, this time from Miami! Think non-stop parties, sizzling performers, Caribbean sunshine, and 2,500 guys ready to celebrate—$1,199 gets you onboard the wildest Halloween at sea.
Private villa in Antigua – 61% off: Stay 5 nights in an adults-only all-inclusive villa with private plunge pools, beach views, and spa credit to pamper yourself. Now $5,019 (was $13,200)—sun, cocktails, and island vibes all included.
That’s a wrap for this week. ✈️ Safe travels — and we’ll see you next time.
— The GoQueer Team
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