Dear Brand g friends and supporters: Tis the season to reflect on what we are thankful for. Having just completed our second Mekong River Cruise of 2017, we wanted to share a story of giving that is far from over. Earlier this year, and again last month, we had the privilege of visiting a school…
Neil Grungras, ORAM – There are countless affluent places to see in the world, many of them exotic and luxurious. Why travel to an impoverished, struggling country – particularly one where LGBT rights are not recognized? For one thing, our visit can be crucially empowering for the people and places we see. For another, our…
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…
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…
Brand g Vacations is teaming up with the leaders of Prague Pride for our second Danube River cruise. We’re working with local LGBT organizations in Prague to provide guests with optional activities that stray from the conventional. Our pre-cruise stay in Prague will coincide with the 2014 Prague Pride Festival – August 12-18. We have…
By Susan Cogger, LGBT rights activist The Vietnam LGBT community is celebrating Pride this month with parades in eight cities. The government is considering legalizing same-sex marriage with the Justice and Health Ministries having publicly supported the move. If approved, Vietnam would be the first Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. There is no question…
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, we’ve designated May 9, 2013 as Give…
Brand g Vacations is about to celebrate its first year in business with a sold-out Danube River cruise, and General Manager Charlie Rounds is making good on his promise to deliver a new and meaningful gay travel product. We’re working with local LGBT organizations in Prague and Bratislava to provide guests with optional activities that…
The power of travel is often over used – but I have to admit that last month I had one of the most privileged trips of my life, and it reminded me why I am so fortunate to work in the travel industry. First I went to an LGBT networking event in San Francisco hosted…
When we started Brand g Vacations, our goals were to choose destinations that have led the way in improving the lives of gay people, and to eventually incorporate philanthropy into all of our vacations because we believe that travel has the power to change our lives and inspire us to give. As more and more…