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Detours Gay Travel Blog

What’s New With Detours Travel in 2026

  • Oct 16, 2025

At Detours, Travel Has Never Just Been About the Destinations Our travelers agree that what makes a Detours trip special isn’t just where we go, but how we go. Our signature travel concept means we&nb…

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Introducing the Detours Loyalty + Referral Program

  • Detours
  • Sep 23, 2025

From day one, we have focused on community and connections. Over the past decade, you’ve joined us to explore the world in our signature laid-back, flexible, gay group travel style. From our very first T…

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What Do We Mean by "Adventure Travel"?

  • Detours
  • Sep 9, 2025

What’s “adventure travel”? Well… the word adventure means wildly different things to different people, so here’s Detours’ take on it. In a nutshell: this isn’t a boot…

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FAQ: Tipping Customs Around The World

  • Detours
  • Aug 22, 2025

Ah, tipping. So common, yet also something that can lead to many awkward moments and conversations. 🥴 On Detours’ gay tours, we often get questions from our travelers about gratuities. Who should you …

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Galapagos Showdown: Land-Based vs. Liveaboard - Which 4-Night Adventure is Right for You?

  • Detours
  • Aug 13, 2025

The Galapagos Islands. Just the name conjures images of ancient tortoises, playful sea lions, and vibrant marine life. For many, it's a dream destination. But once you decide to go, a crucial question aris…

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Travel Smarter, Feel Better: Brandon's Six Tips for a Comfortable Travel Day

  • Detours
  • Jul 31, 2025

Let’s face it: traveling to new places is fun… but the actual traveling can be exhausting. If you’ve ever dealt with delays, tight connections, lost baggage, or just general chaos of airport…

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