If you’re interested in Brand g, you’re probably somebody who values unique travel experiences and learning about other cultures – am I right? But you’re probably also someone who would like to LEAVE that culture behind at night and come back to a 5-star river cruise ship or land resort. I mean, come on! Seeing…
Don’t panic when you compare prices. River cruises are actually only a bit more, because river cruise fares include many of the things that are extras on ocean cruises. And these days, almost everything is extra on an ocean cruise, unless you’re traveling on one of the super-luxury lines. Still, they are a bit more,…
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What’s Included in a Brand g River Cruise? ALMOST EVERYTHING. Most Brand g programs offer the following inclusions: Pre-cruise hotel stay. Arrival and departure transfers. Wine and beer at lunch and dinner. Daily shore excursions and touring. You get the idea. A lot of the things that are usually add-on costs are included in the…
Wanna hear all the inside scoop on river cruises right from the horse’s mouth? (Hmmm, bad metaphor. Or maybe not.) Brand g’s Brian Van Wey talks all things River Cruise on the latest episode of the River Cruise Radio podcast! Listen here: or download from iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/river-cruise-radio/id1157582589?mt=2
By now, pretty much every seasoned traveler knows the advantages of TSA Pre-Check: You don’t have to take off your shoes (or walk barefoot on those delightfully sticky, vomit-flecked airport floors) You don’t have to pull out your laptop or liquids (always a plus if you’re carrying liquids of a, shall we say, “personal” nature)…
What kind of entertainment can you expect on a Brand g cruise? In a word: Divas and DJ’s! While the entertainment naturally varies based on the specific cruise, we always bring on our own special guests beyond what the ship provides. Divas like the bawdy queen of cabaret, Amy Armstrong and her pianist prince,…
Many of you have been on gay ocean cruises. But if you haven’t joined us on a Brand g vacation, you might be wondering what a gay RIVER cruise is like. In July, my husband and I took our first Brand g cruise, and we became immediate converts to the river cruise way of traveling.…
by Cristina Costea – Monday July 6th, 2016 The 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting was one of the most heinous crimes ever committed against the LGBT community. Just as the world seemed to be more open-minded and accepting of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, the Orlando shooting reminded everyone that for the LGBT community things are…
Cruising has gained tremendous popularity over the past few decades and as a result the cruising options have grown. On the “Wow, that’s huge” extreme, the newest luxury cruise mega-ship to hit the scene in 2016 can hold 6,780 passengers and 2,100 crew members. On the opposite end of the cruising spectrum, small ship cruises…
Few European cities have such a rich history as the Austrian capital of Vienna. As the former home of the Habsburg court and its various empires, the city still has the look and feel of the imperial capital of its day. Artists and composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, and Gustav Klimt found inspiration…
We’re off to southern California later this month where we’re throwing a few parties to thank our alumni and meet new friends who have an interest in lgbt travel. With a bit of a lull in our trip schedule it’ll be good to get out from behind our computers to reconnect with our guests in…
What do we look for in planning a vacation? Sightseeing, experiencing cultures, making new friends… and MEMORIES! My recent Sound of Music excursion hit all these notes. First a little back story. I have always been a huge fan of The Sound of Music. The movie came out when I was just 7 and I…
For those of you who’ve sworn to never take a cruise for reasons including fear of sea sickness, too large crowds, too much partying and too little time to explore, river cruising might just be the alternative you’ve been looking for. River cruises offer fun, camaraderie, soft adventure and more time to explore destinations, all…
Are you a nature enthusiast? Love animals? Curious about evolution? Like soft adventure? Those of us in the gay community who are into this sort of thing, or at least admit we’re into this sort of thing, are somewhat a rare breed. Mention the idea of going to a place like the Galapagos to see…
Brand g Vacations Treasures of Golden Myanmar School Donation Minneapolis, MN, December 29, 2015– On their tour in November, a group of tourists with Brand g Vacations opened their pockets generously to support a school in rural Myanmar. It is often easiest to give to organizations with which we identify, and which support causes that…
Discover why Ashton calls Myanmar his most unique experience in Asia! Guest-blogger, Ashton Giese, the GAYographer, looks to expose gay travelers to true cultural experiences with custom tours abroad as well as advocate for LGBT rights with his blog and travel news brief, GAYography. Want to go somewhere unique and developing, yet functional and relatively safe? Check out the magical…
LGBT tour operator Brand g Vacations today released an updated itinerary for its February 2015 trip to Cuba, expanding its unique People to People Exchange. Founded in 2011 as “the next generation in gay travel,” Brand g Vacations aims to capture the growing numbers of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) travelers, along with…
The Czech Republic remains the most tolerant country of the former Eastern Bloc, which is reflected by its Pride event, which is the biggest and most open LGBT festival of the region. However further East many gays and lesbians face persecution by their government and extremist groups in their societies. This is why Prague Pride…
Being based in Minnesota, we at Brand g vacations know the power of giving back. Our state hosts one of the largest “Days of Giving” in the country, when people are encouraged to give to their favorite non-profit organization(s) during a 24-hour period. Following that same great model, on May 15th, the LGBTQ community and allies across…