Madrid Gay Pride Tour - June 30 - July 5, 2010 -
6 days from only $1999*, (add-ons available).
With stunning plazas, impressive architecture, world-renowned museums, great restaurants, and an incredibly vibrant gay scene, Madrid has its finger on the pulse of everything cool at the moment.
During Madrid Gay Pride, hundreds of thousands of gay people come to Madrid to celebrate their pride in a magnificent setting with fellow gay travelers from all over the world!
Did you know that Spain provides one of the highest degrees of liberty in the world for its LGBT community? It is one of six countries that allows same-sex marriage and permits adoption by same-sex couples.
Gay Pride in Madrid is not just tolerated, but celebrated, and Zoom Vacations has done its research to make sure you get the most out of Gay Pride in Madrid. However, this is more than just a gay pride trip, but a cultural, sophisticated, and even gastronomic celebration of the Spanish experience.
Package Highlights
• Fully escorted with the services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip.
• 5 nights accommodations in one of the finest 5 star hotels in Madrid, located in the heart of everything.
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome cocktails at an exclusive, historic, location.
• A Taste of Madrid city tour where you will be introduced to the sites, sounds, and tastes that have made Madrid one of the world's most famous and decadent cities.
• Authentic Spanish gastronomy cooking party conducted by our own gourmet chef. Wine included, and of course we will dine on our own creations.
• Day trip to the historic, medieval walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch included. Toledo is a true architectural masterpiece, and a where historically Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures coexisted.
• Escorted gay nightlife outings, where we take you to the heart of the action.
• Pride Parade! Watch the parade amongst old and new friends made on the trip, from one of the prime spots on the route.
• Zoom Vacations gay guide to Madrid, including our recommendations for the city's best restaurants, gay nightlife, museums, excursions, and more.
• Optional Flamenco Dancing lessons. Learn the sexy, passionate dance for which Spain is famous
• Optional Prado Museum tour with an art historian. Many avid museum goers (including Zoom Vacations co-founder Bryan Herb) will tell you that the Prado is their favorite museum.
• Optional party tickets to the best events of the week.
• Add-on trips to Barcelona and Seville (contact us for more information).
This Hotel was a mansion built at the beginning of the 20th Century, converted into a discreet luxury hotel in October, 2004. Its unique location offers magnificent views of Retiro Park.
It occupies the center of the magical Art Triangle, Prado Museum, the Tyssen-Bornemisza Collection and Reina Sofiía National Art Museum. Ideally located in the center of the cultural area, and just a short walk to the adjacent gay area, Chueca.
The AC Palacio del Retiro Hotel offers the pleasure of resting in one of the monuments of the historic city center with the luxury of a great hotel. A Mansion of fifty-one bedrooms where both discretion and tranquility reign at all times. You will also enjoy the exclusive Complementary SPA, well-appointed gym, restaurant, and bar.
When you cross the threshold of your room you will feel you are in a space that is all yours, full of the exclusive details:
• free Mini-Bar
• Special reading light
• Personalized air-conditioning
• Plasma TV (High brightness panel TV, PC Monitor compatible)
• TV with more than 20 channels
• High-speed Wi-Fi Internet access
• in-room safe
• 24 hour laundry service
• Complimentary Shoe Shine
• 24 hour Room Service
• Bathrobes and slippers
Videos from Zoom 2009 Madrid Gay Pride Tour
Madrid Gay Pride with Zoom Vacations 2009, Part 1
Gay Pride in Madrid is not just tolerated, but celebrated, and Zoom Vacations did its research to make sure we got the most out of Gay Pride in Madrid. However, this is more than just a gay pride trip, but a cultural, sophisticated, celebration of the Spanish experience. Part one covers Madrid and Toledo. Part 2 covers the Kylie concert, Mr. Gay Spain competition, and the parade.
Madrid Gay Pride with Zoom Vacations 2009, Part 2
During Madrid Gay Pride, hundreds of thousands of gay people come to Madrid to celebrate their pride in a magnificent setting with fellow gay travelers from all over the world! We split the coverage of Zoom Vacations' trip to Gay Pride into two parts: Part one covers Madrid and Toledo. Part 2 covers the Kylie concert, Mr. Gay Spain competition, and the parade.
*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single. Prices vary depending on time of booking.
• Rates are per person based on double occupancy and do not include airfare, and trip cancellation insurance, subject to change up to confirmation.
• DepositPlease note: A $500 per person deposit is required for this tour, with $500 due 180 days before departure, and balance to be paid 90 days before departure.
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