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Three Unique Travel Services You Should Know About

Whether you need an LGBT-friendly place to stay, a little mystery in your life, or all-out VIP treatment, we've got you covered.

When it comes to booking your next getaway—be it for a trip around the corner or around the world—it can be difficult to navigate the myriad travel sites, apps, and other services out there vying for your attention. To help with the planning, we found three amazing services guaranteed to give you that once-in-a-lifetime experience you deserve.

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MisterBandB

Four years ago, Matthieu Jost, founder of MisterB&B, booked a shared apartment in Barcelona with his partner and noticed immediately that the host was less than happy to have a gay couple staying in her home.

"We felt very uncomfortable as she was trying to avoid us," recalls Jost. "On the way back to the airport I said to my partner that I don't want to experience that kind of situation ever again and I don't want anybody from my community to have to either."

That experience inspired the creation a short-term rental service by and for gay men and attracted the attention of investors that infused $8.5 million into the company this June. Now MisterB&B boasts more than 130,000 listings in 135 countries, including unique finds like the cardboard Wikkelboat in Rotterdam (photo above). To find gay-friendly lodging for your next trip, visit MisterBandB.com.

Equilibrium Privée

Are you and your entourage looking to go to Sydney Mardi Gras next year, stay in a luxury suite in the middle of the action, and gain VIP access to the most exclusive parties? Or, maybe you want to take 20 of your closest friends and family via private jet to weekend in Napa Valley for hot air ballooning and wine tastings for your next birthday. Then the Fort Lauderdale-based, and gay-owned travel service Equilibrium Privée is for you (full disclosure: travel editor Bryan van Gorder produced the above video). "We specialize in high-end, unique travel for groups who seek experiences they might not otherwise have access to on their own," explains founder and owner, Marc Silverstone. To find out more, email info@equilibriumeventsinc.com.

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Pack Up + Go

If you feel as though you lack adventure in your life, then Pack Up + Go can offer you just the kind of exploit you need. Provide the service with some basic information—budget, travel preferences, dates, etc.—and they will book a custom getaway just for you. The catch? You don't get to find out where you're going until the day you depart. However, don't fret, a week before you leave, Pack Up + Go will send you all the pertinent details like what kinds of clothing to pack, an expected weather forecast, luggage restrictions, and the time and place you need to be to begin your adventure. For more information or to book a mystery getaway, visit PackUpGo.com.

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