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Introducing a new era in gay travel.
A superstar collaboration between JAKE and MR HUDSON.
Iconic VIP group trips for people like us.
Curated by world-renowned travel journalists and editors.
Collaborating with the most incredible hotels, resorts and people on the planet.
Making extraordinary experiences, gay.
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CASTLE ELVIRA, PUGLIA
20-23 JUNE 2025
| at a glance |
A VIP gay takeover of one of Italy’s most extraordinary new hotels - Castle Elvira, in beautiful Puglia. Four days of luscious dinners, lunches, pool parties, music around the piano, yoga, life-drawing, beach excursions, exploring the nearby Baroque town of Lecce, making new best friends... and just lazing around the castle’s three pools, 37 acres of private olive and citrus groves, Italian gardens and woodland, and sitting in jacuzzis with something refreshing to hand, all curated exclusively for JAKE.
| AS FEATURED IN…|
| CASTLE ELVIRA GALLERY |
| THE DETAILS|
| *INCLUDED IN PRICE |
Exclusive gay takeover of Castle Elvira and its 37 acres of private olive and citrus groves, Italian gardens, woodland… and three pools.
Your stunning, individually designed suite with super king-sized ‘Arketipo’ bed and deluxe ensuite with ‘Otigia’ bath products from Sicily
Three nights, four days, a fairytale weekend of iconic gay memories
Max 25 guests
Airport transfers
ALL breakfasts and dinners at the Castle
Welcome sunset cocktail reception at the rooftop bar with spectacular views over Salento
Big gay pool party with DJs, entertainment and local gay friends of Castle Elvira
Plenty of free time to laze by the pool(s), sit round the piano, explore the grounds, hang with your fabulous hosts and new forever-friends
| NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE |
Flights
Travel insurance
Drinks and food outside of included meals and parties
Lunch, beach chairs etc. in Lecce and Beach Club (though we’ll arrange options)
[*subject to change]
THE EXCLUSIVE GAY ESCAPE YOU’LL WANT TO BE PART OF
* EARLYBIRD OFFER *
| 10% OFF IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 17 JAN 25 |
FROM £745 per person [based on two people sharing a suite]
WITH A DEPOSIT FROM £185 per person
| THE SUITES |
| THE CASTLE COTTAGE / SLEEPS 4 |
| DETAILS |
| TWO BEDROOMS | SLEEPS 4 |
The Castle Cottage is one of Castle Elvira’s most unique, flexible and stylish suites, and the decor is all about original vintage. With two beautifully styled rooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a central salon, and a private garden with an exclusive sunken jacuzzi, the Cottage offers our guests luxury, space and privacy. There is an option to prepare a quality Occasional French bed in the salon that can be made ready to accommodate an extra fifth guest (extra charges apply). The ensuite bathrooms have rainfall showers and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. The cottage has underfloor heating and cooling; smart TVs are integrated and hidden behind vintage-style mirrors in each bedroom. You will also find Marshall speakers in each suite and coffee-making facilities.
| THE PRINCE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
Our stunning double-aspect Prince suite offers an array of luxury amenities and features. The stunning Arketipo Windsor velvet-upholstered super king-sized bed is topped with an aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress, and pure Conran linen bedding guarantees the perfect night’s sleep. The ensuite bathroom features a powerful rainfall shower and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. State-of-the-art underfloor heating and cooling are installed underneath original 20th-century painted cement tiles, and your smart TV is hidden behind vintage-style mirrors. Guests of the Prince and Princess suites have exclusive access to a private salon with a balcony overlooking our private parkland and olive grove.
| THE PRINCESS / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The super-stylish and bright Princess suite offers an array of luxury amenities and features. The stunning Arketipo Windsor velvet upholstered super king-sized bed with aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress and pure Conran linen bedding guarantees the perfect night’s sleep. The ensuite bathroom features a powerful rainfall shower and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. High-end, modern technology is hidden behind beautifully restored historic features. Underfloor heating and cooling are installed underneath original 20th-century painted cement tiles, while smart TVs are integrated into vintage-style mirrors. Guests of the Prince and Princess suites have exclusive access to a private salon with a balcony overlooking Castle Elvira’s private parkland and olive grove.
| MASSERIA PEPPER GARDEN SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
This ancient, undated Masseria Pepper suite is one of the owner's favourite suites and offers an array of luxury amenities and features. The incredibly rare multi-star vaulted ceilings resemble a cathedral; they are truly exceptional. The super king-size bed with an aloe vera-infused pocket sprung is finished with a Timothy Oulton carved wooden and buttoned leather headboard. The en-suite bathroom is hidden behind full-width, full-height Crittall glass doors. The ensuite has a beautiful two-person hand-carved sandstone bathtub a rainfall shower, and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. The Pepper suite boasts a large private walled garden with an outdoor shower, sun beds and a large sun umbrella.
| MASSERIA AGAVE PEPPER SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The Masseria Agave suite offers split-level accommodation, the main bedroom and a separate salon with a large original open fireplace. The upstairs bedroom has exposed stone walls and the original reconstructed wooden beamed ceiling. There is a super king-size polished cement bed with an aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress and pure linen bedding. The original Masseria’s ancient bread oven has been ingeniously converted into the suite’s en-suite bathroom, which features a sunken bath, a rainfall shower, and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. A vanity station and a quality occasional French Bed are down a few steps into the salon, which can be set up to increase the room's capacity to three guests (extra charges apply). The Agave's large walled garden has a two-person hand-carved alfresco sandstone bathtub, a rainfall shower, a large sun umbrella and sun beds.
| TOWER PARK GARDEN SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The garden suite is one of our most sought-after suites, with direct access from the suite's private round garden, which has the original cobbled stone paving that was originally the wheat-threshing area. Featuring an en suite bathroom hidden behind an original vintage illuminated tree of life mirrored screen, with a sunken bath, a rainfall shower and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. The suite offers a Super king-size Timothy Oulton Aviator bed with an aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress and pure linen bedding. This suite has extraordinary features and furnishings, including the impressive, exposed stone star vault ceilings and an antique wood-burning stove. The private garden has an incredible hand-cut ancient well and is furnished with a large sun umbrella, sun beds and a sitting area.
| THE KING EXECUTIVE SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The luxurious King Suite offers stunning views over St. Elia Ridge and the Castle’s Italian garden and pool. As one of our premium suites, the King features a super king-sized bed with an Aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress and Conran pure linen bedding, guaranteeing the perfect night’s sleep. The suite features an extraordinary en-suite bathroom with a two-person hand-carved Carrera marble bath and basin and a separate walk-in shower room with a powerful rainfall shower and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. State-of-the-art underfloor heating and cooling are installed underneath original 20th-century painted cement tiles, and your smart TV is hidden behind vintage-style mirrors. You will also find a Marshall Speaker with Bluetooth connectivity and coffee-making facilities.
| TOWER TOP EXECUTIVE SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The Medieval Tower’s Executive Suite offers the most stunning views over the Castle estate, our private citrus orchards and the Tower pool. This unique suite boasts magnificent triple-height star vaulted ceilings, lit by a bespoke oversized Murano glass Volcano-style chandelier. The suite features a super-sized 240cm round bed with an aloe vera-infused mattress and pure linen bedding. There is an original vintage B&B round day bed and an incredible open fireplace. The ensuite is hidden behind ancient wooden doors, and there is also an elegant mirrored vanity station. The bathroom has a rainfall shower and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. The pièce de résistance is the original stone staircase leading up to the Tower’s exclusive roof terrace, which features a two-person, round sandstone alfresco bathtub. From there, you can enjoy 360° views of the surrounding countryside and nearby villages.
| THE QUEEN SUPERIOR EXECUTIVE SUITE / SLEEPS 2 |
| DETAILS |
The Queen is the jewel in our crown. The suite overlooks the magnificent St. Elia Ridge and the stunning Italian gardens. The Queen enjoys a large, exclusive salon with a private balcony overlooking the gardens; it is the perfect place to watch the incredible Salento sunsets. The Queen features an extraordinary en-suite bathroom with a hand-carved Carrera marble two-person bathtub, a surprise-sized walk-in shower room with a rainfall shower, and luxury Sicilian organic bath products from Ortigia. The super king-sized bed is completed with an Aloe-infused pocket-sprung mattress and pure linen Conran bedding. State-of-the-art underfloor heating and cooling are installed underneath original 20th-century painted cement tiles, and our smart TVs are hidden behind vintage-style mirrors. You will also find a Marshal speaker with Bluetooth connectivity and coffee-making facilities.
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