HANNS EBENSTEN TRAVEL and ALYSON ADVENTURES
These trips are fit for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to check a few things off the bucket list, like walking the Great Wall of China or sleeping on the ice in Antarctica. Tours are intimate affairs of six to 25 people and are designed for gay men, though lesbians and allies are welcome on select trips. HE Travel calls itself a “pioneer” of gay travel after Hanns Ebensten, who was the first in the travel industry to offer gay tours as early as 1972. The company still prides itself on its personal approach and knowledgeable guides. www.hetravel.com
| DATE | DAYS | DESTINATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5 – 2/15 | 10 | Antarctica |
| 6/6 – 6/12 | 6 | The Galapagos |
| 7/3-7/12 | 9 | Croatia |
OLIVIA CRUISES
Olivia is a premier provider of lesbian cruises and resort getaways. The company books entire ships for hundreds or thousands of women in a private open setting. Themed cruises let you delve into regional European tastes, make a once-in-a-lifetime acquaintance with a giant tortoise or engage in movement-building with fellow LGBT advocates. A rotating cast of celebrity chefs, comedians and performers livens up each night aboard. Traveling alone? No problem—hundreds of others are doing the same and Olivia has its own social media site so you can connect pre-trip. If you’re long overdue for an extended vacation, tack on a custom “vacation stretcher” built just for Olivia guests. www.olivia.com
| DATE | DAYS | DESTINATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22 – 1/29 | 7 | Caribbean |
| 4/23 – 4/29 | 6 | Pacific Coast |
| 10/17 – 10/24 | 7 | Mediterranean |
