Jarod's Journeys is gay owned and operated. We can help you plan the vacation of your dreams at an accepting venue. We work with several hotel chains world wide that welcome the LGBT community.
For those of you looking to travel on LGBT Specific itineraries (VACAYA, Atlantis, RSVP, Olivia, etc), we can help with that as well.
For those of you looking to travel on LGBT Specific itineraries (VACAYA, Atlantis, RSVP, Olivia, etc), we can help with that as well.
vacaya
VACAYA /vuh kai' uh/ is a fresh new approach to LGBT+ travel, one focused entirely on you and creating memorable bespoke full-ship and full-resort travel experiences built around amazing destinations, stellar entertainment, world-class hospitality, and endless fun!
VACAYA completely reinvents the all-gay cruise and all-inclusive gay resort concepts by opening up the experience to lesbians, bisexuals, trans persons, queer men/women, those questioning their sexuality, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous individuals, as well as gay men who've enjoyed the typical gay cruise experience. VACAYA is the only large-scale vacation company on earth built for the entire LGBTQIAPK community and their straight ally friends.
Check out the below scheduled to see what is in the works!
VACAYA completely reinvents the all-gay cruise and all-inclusive gay resort concepts by opening up the experience to lesbians, bisexuals, trans persons, queer men/women, those questioning their sexuality, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous individuals, as well as gay men who've enjoyed the typical gay cruise experience. VACAYA is the only large-scale vacation company on earth built for the entire LGBTQIAPK community and their straight ally friends.
Check out the below scheduled to see what is in the works!
PTOWN Cruise
August 11-18, 2019
To celebrate the launch of VACAYA, they are pulling out all of the stops for the very first cruise! Sailing roundtrip from the Big Apple to one of the biggest and most fun gay parties on the planet... Provincetown Carnival! And its your chance to make history. This will not only be the largest all LGBT+ cruise to sail to Carnival, but it will be the largest ship to ever overnight in Ptown!!!!
We will be sailing on the gorgeous Celebrity Summit which just finished the multi-million dollar Celebrity Revolution refresh, which includes features from the newly built Celebrity Edge. Every imaginable comfort, complimented by Celebrity's unrivaled guest services, promises unsurpassed cruise experience.
August 11: New York City (sails 7:00PM)
August 12: At Sea
August 13: Saint John, New Brunswick (7:00AM-5:00PM)
August 14: Bar Harbor, Maine (8:00AM-4:00PM)
August 15: Provincetown (Arrives 8:00AM to Overnight)
August 16: Provincetown (Departs 5:00PM)
August 17: At Sea
August 18: New York City (Arrives 7:00AM)
Pricing (based on double occupancy):
Interior: $1197 per person and up
Oceanview: $1596 per person and up
Balcony: $1797 per person and up
Concierge Class: $1997 per person and up
Aqua Class: $2397 per person and up
Sky Suite: Sold Out
Celebrity Suite: Sold Out
Royal Suite: Sold Out
Penthouse Suite: Sold Out
Traveling by yourself?? Solo rooms are available if you prefer to have your own space! Contact us for pricing.
August 11-18, 2019
To celebrate the launch of VACAYA, they are pulling out all of the stops for the very first cruise! Sailing roundtrip from the Big Apple to one of the biggest and most fun gay parties on the planet... Provincetown Carnival! And its your chance to make history. This will not only be the largest all LGBT+ cruise to sail to Carnival, but it will be the largest ship to ever overnight in Ptown!!!!
We will be sailing on the gorgeous Celebrity Summit which just finished the multi-million dollar Celebrity Revolution refresh, which includes features from the newly built Celebrity Edge. Every imaginable comfort, complimented by Celebrity's unrivaled guest services, promises unsurpassed cruise experience.
August 11: New York City (sails 7:00PM)
August 12: At Sea
August 13: Saint John, New Brunswick (7:00AM-5:00PM)
August 14: Bar Harbor, Maine (8:00AM-4:00PM)
August 15: Provincetown (Arrives 8:00AM to Overnight)
August 16: Provincetown (Departs 5:00PM)
August 17: At Sea
August 18: New York City (Arrives 7:00AM)
Pricing (based on double occupancy):
Interior: $1197 per person and up
Oceanview: $1596 per person and up
Balcony: $1797 per person and up
Concierge Class: $1997 per person and up
Aqua Class: $2397 per person and up
Sky Suite: Sold Out
Celebrity Suite: Sold Out
Royal Suite: Sold Out
Penthouse Suite: Sold Out
Traveling by yourself?? Solo rooms are available if you prefer to have your own space! Contact us for pricing.
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Mexican Rivera Maya Resort Getaway
October 27-November 2, 2019 VACAYA completely reinvents the all-LGBT all-inclusive resort experiences with the 5-star UNICO. As the newest member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Unico offers a level of luxury and inclusions never before seen in the world of all-LGBT travel. Throw in Halloween and Mexico's Day of the Dead and this exclusive 7-day experience is without compare! Redefining all-inclusive means creating an entirely new kind of immersive experience, one that offers an unfiltered view of modern Mexico and a deep connection to this magical region. VACAYA Oasis and Unico is a one-of-a-kind adults-only, all-inclusive vacation experience. Are you ready? Pricing: Essentials (does not include spa and excursions but still comes with 5-star luxury King: $1397 per person and up Tropical View: Sold Out Ocean View: $1747 per person and up Swim Up Pool: $1897 per person and up Ocean Front: $1997 per person and up Estancia Tropical View Suite: $2997 per person and up Estancia 1 BR Suite: $3447 per person and up Estancia Preferred 1 BR Suite: $3547 per person and up Estancia Swim Up Ocean Front Suite: $3647 per person and up Estancia 2 BR Suite: $6597 per person and up Estancia 2 BR Preferred Suite: $6797 per person and up 2 BR Villa Suite: $14997 per person and up Traveling by yourself?? Solo rooms are available if you prefer to have your own space! Contact us for pricing. |
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Europe Cruises
December 5-12, 2019 December 12-19, 2019 Make the Yuletide gay as VACAYA explores the Christmas Markets of Europe! Spend your holiday season with friends aboard the luxurious 5-Star Emerald Destiny as we sail from easy-to-reach and uber-gay-friendly Amsterdam to stunning Budapest. We're serving up three magical options to make the most of your European holiday. Emerald Waterways revolutionary "Star Ships" aren't like any other riderships. They're designed to impress and inspire with every little detail, exceeding any expectation you have of what a rivership should be like. With her striking minimalistic design, sleek composition, and stylish features, Emerald Destiny is comparable to a contemporary designed hotel. Only it's better, because your hotel travels with you to a multitude of fantastic destinations, and offers incredible panoramic views of the stunning scenery you pass along the way. Cruise 1: December 5: Amsterdam, Netherlands (overnight) December 6: Amsterdam, Netherlands December 7: Cologne, Germany December 8: Rudesheim, Germany December 9: Miltenberg/Wertheim, Germany December 10: Wurzburg, Germany December 11: Bamberg, Germany December 12: Nuremberg, Germany Cruise 2: December 12: Nuremberg, Germany December 13: Regensburg, Germany December 14: Passau, Germany December 15: Melk & Durnstein, Austria December 16: Vienna, Austria December 17: Bratislva, Slovakia December 18: Budapest, Hungary (overnight) December 19: Budapest, Hungary Cruise 3: You can do the two cruises combined, please contact us for pricing. Pricing (based on double occupancy) Cruise 1: Emerald Stateroom (E): $1649 per person Emerald Stateroom (D): $1749 per person Cruise 2: Emerald Stateroom (E): $1849 per person Emerald Stateroom (D): $1949 per person Cruise 3: Emerald Stateroom (E): $3498 per person Emerald Stateroom (D): $3698 per person Traveling by yourself?? Solo rooms are available if you prefer to have your own space! Contact us for pricing. |
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Iceland Cruise
August 20-September 6, 2020 VACAYA makes history with the first all LGBT+ circumnavigation of Iceland on the brand new luxurious 5-star Le Jacques Cartier from Ponant Cruises! This is the ultimate voyage of discovery of Iceland and the Arctic Circle - a truly exotic summer adventure on the trail of the vikings. For 8 days, VACAYA will take you to extreme lands and breathtaking scenery. Glaciers, lava fields, geysers, and steam baths await those with a passion for travel and a love for the finer things in life. Iceland is a destination worthy of all superlatives. Ponant's Newest Eplorer, Le Jacques Cartier will make her debut in 2020 as the last in Ponants series of six new explorer yachts boasting only 92 staterooms and suites. Le Jacques Cartier will give you a unique cruising experience thanks to her cutting-edge design, environmentally-friendly equipment, smaller size, and subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. August 30: Reykjavik (boards 5:00PM & Departs 9:00PM) August 31: Isafjordur (8:00AM-4:30PM) September 1: Grimsey (2:00PM-8:00PM) September 2: Akureyri (6:00AM-4:00PM) September 3: Seydisjordur (8:00AM-3:00PM) September 4: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (1:30PM-9:00PM) September 5: Reykjavik (Arrive 8:00AM, Overnight) September 6: Reykjavik (Disembark 9:00AM) Pricing (based on double occupancy): Balcony Options Deluxe: Sold Out Prestige: $5997 per person and up Suite Options (includes butler service) Deluxe Suite: Sold Out Prestige Suite: $14,397 per person and up Traveling by yourself?? Solo rooms are available if you prefer to have your own space! Contact us for pricing. |
atlantis events
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Atlantis Events can be considered the "leader" in gay vacations. They host over 20,000 people each and every year on their cruises and resorts vacations. They have grown into the world's largest gay and lesbian specialty vacation company.
Each Atlantis cruise or resort vacation promises a carefree week or more of friendship, camaraderie, relaxation, luxury, adventure and uninhibited fun. Beautiful locations, fantastic entertainment and legendary parties set the stage for the magic that happens when a diverse group comes together and everyone is free to be themselves. Check out the schedule and pricing below to see what is coming up! |
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Oasis Mediterranean Cruise
August 25-September 1, 2019 Epic meets incredible next summer on Europe’s largest gay cruise! For the first time ever, Atlantis sails the incredible Oasis of the Seas with 5400 guys from over 60 countries from Barcelona to the best of the Med. Featuring our signature performers, truly outrageous parties, superstar concerts under the stars, legendary DJs, and an incredible festival of entertainment that never ends. It's the pefect blend of onboard magic and amazing places to explore -- all on the largest cruise ship in the world! Sail one of the largest ships in the world! Oasis of the Seas combines spectacular innovation with incredible imagination, packed with amazing experiences like the oceanside AquaTheater, Broadway hit musical Cats, Studio B ice rink, zip line, twin FlowRiders, designer stores, and so much more. Everywhere you turn, there's something for everyone to discover and enjoy. With 29 ultra-modern loft suites and 2700 spacious staterooms, this 17-deck marvel proves that the impossible, is possible. You have to see it to believe it, and won’t believe what Atlantis does to create a truly legendary experience for Europe's largest gay cruise. August 25: Barcelona (Departs 6:00PM) August 26: Palma de Mallorca, Spain (8:00AM-4:00PM) August 27: Provence (Marseille), France (9:00AM-6:00PM) August 28: Florence/Pisa, Italy (8:30AM-8:30PM) August 29: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (7:00AM-8:00PM) August 30: Naples/Capri, Italy (7:00AM-6:30PM) August 31: At Sea September 1: Barcelona (disembarkation starts at 7:00AM) Pricing: Suites: Sold Out Balcony Staterooms: $1,649 per person and up Ocean View Staterooms: $1,599 per person and up Interior Staterooms: $1,199 per person and up |
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Club Atlantis Punta Cana
(Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) November 2 - 9, 2019Get ready for excitement as 900 friends from around the world come together to play in the perfect private beach setting. Our Club Atlantis Caribbean Resort brings you the stellar entertainment and sizzling parties that make our cruises sensational, but in the relaxed and spacious setting of a private resort. There’s no better place in the world to relax in total comfort, learn a new skill, challenge yourself, cut loose a little, or just spend time with friends old and new. All for one low price where absolutely everything is included. Our Club Atlantis all-gay resort vacations are designed to create a relaxing and engaging environment far away from daily life. For one very special week, this stunning beach resort becomes ours – filled with stellar entertainment, exciting sports & activities, outrageous parties and a pure sense of fun. With world class sports from tennis to trapeze, sailing to scuba, kayaking to kite-surfing, plus many more, it all adds up to the most vibrant range of options we’ve ever offered! You’ll find an incredible array of activities at Club Atlantis, ranging from sports with expert instruction to unique experiences like Club Med’s new partnership with Cirque du Soleil. And that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary week of fun and adventure. Explore the colonial charms of nearby Santo Domingo, take a stroll on our powder-white sand beaches, or simply relax with friends under the Caribbean sunshine. No matter how you like to play, our friendly expert instructors and team members are ready to take you to the top of your game. You’re always free to do everything or nothing at all. It’s your resort to enjoy, on your schedule, any way you dream of. Club Med Punta Cana welcomes our 900 guests to the comforts of a premium resort, thoughtfully designed to fit the natural landscape and the perfect setting for every imaginable beach experience. Start with the most beautiful powder-white sand beaches in the Caribbean on our own private quarter-mile beach. The massive main pool offers a place to relax, play, and connect. Dine at your choice of three delicious restaurants. Marvel at our shows in the modern new theater or enjoy an intimate performance outdoors under the stars. And of course, there’s an endless selection of sports and activities to challenge and delight you day and night. All hosted by Club Med’s legendary and friendly international staff. Pricing (based on double occupancy): Ocean View Family Suite: $2,199 per person and up Deluxe Terrace Upper Level: $1,899 per person and up Deluxe Terrace Ground Level: $1,879 per person and up Deluxe Family Room: $1,849 per person and up Superior Family Room: $1,699 per person and up Superior Room near Zen: $1,679 per person and up Superior Room Resort Center: $1,599 per person and up Superior Room: $1,499 per person and up Superior Family Room: $1,399 per person and up Standard Room: $1,299 per person and up Traveling by yourself? Solo rates are available, please contact us for rates. |
olivia vacations
Olivia is the leader in lesbian travel and offers cruise, resort, luxury and adventure vacations to fit a variety of styles and budgets. From Alaska and Caribbean cruises with thousands of woman onboard, to all-inclusive Mexican resort vacations, upscale European riverboat tours, and dream vacations like African safaris and Amazon riverboat cruises, lesbian travelers are sure to find something they will enjoy. We charter the whole ship or buy out the entire resort so you can have a truly "out" and free
experience. Plus, Olivia has a 98% satisfaction rate, so you know you are going on a great trip!
experience. Plus, Olivia has a 98% satisfaction rate, so you know you are going on a great trip!
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Itineraries:
Olivia has way to many to list. If you are interested in an amazing vacation, reach out to us at jarod@jarodsjourneys.com and let us know which trip you have an interest in. January 2019: Costa Rica & Panama Canal Luxury February 2019: Whales & Sea of Cortez |
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rsvp vacations
Established in 1985, RSVP Vacations is the originator of the gay and lesbian cruise concept. Since its inception, RSVP has stuck to one of our core principles: to appeal to a broad spectrum of the community. From age 21-95, from Buenos Aires to Boston, single or coupled, thousands have joined in celebrating our diversity. And although RSVP primarily focuses on fun, we are proud to have partnered with many national and international organizations, as well as prominent individuals, to offer RSVP guests a diverse range of informational seminars, special guest speakers, authors, experts in various fields of interest, community leaders, politicians, and other enrichment opportunities that make our trips unique.
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Summer in Alaska
July 14-21, 2019 There’s no better place to enjoy the summer than cruising our most majestic state with RSVP! Explore one of the world’s most beautiful destinations as RSVP sails to the best of Alaska on one of our all-time favorite ships, Holland America’s Oosterdam! RSVP has chartered dozens of ships in our history, but few have been as well received and loved by our guests as Holland America’s Oosterdam. She’s the ideal blend of modern and classic, with panoramic ocean views, large balcony staterooms, two expansive pool decks (one with a retractable dome cover), delicious restaurants, unique entertainment venues, and a world-class spa. In short, the perfect ship for 1900 LGBT guests to explore Alaska with RSVP! July 14: Depart Seattle (4:00PM) July 15: Cruising Day July 16: Juneau (1:00PM - 9:00PM) July 17: Cruising Hubbard Glacier (2:00PM - 6:00PM) July 18: Sitka (8:00AM - 4:00PM) July 19: Ketchikan (7:00AM - 1:00PM) July 20: Victoria, BC (6:00PM - 11:59PM) July 21: Arrive Seattle (7:00AM) Pricing: Suites: $2,499 per person and up Balcony Stateroom: $1,739 per person and up Oceanview Stateroom: $1,299 per person and up Interior Stateroom: $899 per person and up |
misc. resorts worldwide
- Club One Seven Gay Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Aquarius Gay Guesthouse - Phuket, Thailand
- Club One Seven Gay Hotel - Phuket, Thailand
- EL Mirasol Villas Resort - Palm Springs
- Pineapple Point - Fort Lauderdale