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Montreal Launches 3rd Annual Queer of the Year Contest

Montreal Tourism and business partners announce the kick-off of their third annual Queer of the Year competition including online voting and in-person competitions among five lucky finalists flown into Montreal during their Pride celebration (August 13-19) to compete for the title of Queer of the Year. For more information, prize info, rule: Visit Tourism Montreal “Queer ofContinue reading “Montreal Launches 3rd Annual Queer of the Year Contest”

Two More Reasons to Head to Vermont This Year

The state of Vermont doesn’t have a single gay bar (last time we checked). But it does have a super gay-friendly population and a cool, laid-back, welcoming vibe. It also has two simultaneous gay-related events taking place September 22, 2012: Pride Vermont and Northern Decadence. Northern Decadence is probably a bit more G-rated than theContinue reading “Two More Reasons to Head to Vermont This Year”

Eventi Hotel Pride Special

Lots of hotels offer NYC Pride specials, but since we particularly love the Kimpton Hotel Group, we are happy to include the Eventi Hotel‘s contribution: the I Swing for PRIDE package which includes the following: A bottle of bubbly A 2-hour trapeze class for two at The Trapeze School PRIDE-only wine hour on the 5th floor terrace on the night beforeContinue reading “Eventi Hotel Pride Special”

Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone

One of the friendliest spots in Canada (and that’s saying something considering how amicable our northern neighbors are generally speaking) is Halifax, Canada. It’s also beautiful, rich in history and into its gay and lesbian culture. To wit, they are unspooling their first annual OUTeast Queer Film Festival this weekend (through June 17). And theyContinue reading “Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone”

Win Fabulous Trip To 1st Annual Gay Days Las Vegas

Sin City is hosting the first annual Gay Days Las Vegas, September 4-10, 2012, which also includes Las Vegas Gay Pride. September 7-8. (Photo credit here.) That’s a lot of gay all at once! Are you 21 or over? Enter to win a pretty fabulous sounding prize of an almost all-expense paid trip for youContinue reading “Win Fabulous Trip To 1st Annual Gay Days Las Vegas”

Marriott Invites You to “Be You, With Us” and Enter a Sweepstakes

Check out Marriott’s gay Pride packages and enter to win their “Be You, With Us” sweepstakes with a grand prize of a trip to New York City, San Francisco or Berlin 2013 Gay Pride Festivals valued at up to $5,000. NB: This is for 2013, so you’ll have plenty of time to plan, book yourContinue reading “Marriott Invites You to “Be You, With Us” and Enter a Sweepstakes”

New Yorkers Say Aloha to Hawaii

Today, Hawaiian Airlines launched the first-ever daily nonstop service from JFK to Honolulu. Continental/United operates a nonstop from Newark to Honolulu but for those who prefer JFK, this is welcome news. Hawaiian has partnered with JetBlue with a code share arrangement that should facilitate travel to Hawaii from destinations JetBlue serves. Additional details follow: HawaiianContinue reading “New Yorkers Say Aloha to Hawaii”

See Armistead Maupin in Provincetown This Summer

Fans of Anna Madrigal, Mary Ann Singleton, and Mouse, take note! Armistead Maupin, author of the beloved Tales of the City series, is scheduled to make his first-ever public appearance in Provincetown at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Nightclub on July 9 at 4pm. Maupin will read from the latest in this long-running tale, The DaysContinue reading “See Armistead Maupin in Provincetown This Summer”

Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special

In honor of Gay Pride month, this luxurious, boutique property in the gay-popular Dupont Circle area of D.C. is offering a special package starting Thursday, May 30 through June 30, 2012 called “Somewhere Under the Rainbow.” This two-night package, valid Thursday through Sunday, is $295 and includes the following: $295 ++ Two-night Accommodation in SuperiorContinue reading “Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special”

Couples: Show Some Pride in NYC, Win a $20K Wedding at Pride Toronto

How’d you like to get (legally) married in Toronto all expenses paid with about 1,000,000 guests? Did we mention it’s on a float during Toronto’s massive Gay Pride parade? Just enter this contest during New York City Pride organized by the folks at Tourism Toronto—one of the most lucrative and fun-sounding LGBT-oriented contests we’ve everContinue reading “Couples: Show Some Pride in NYC, Win a $20K Wedding at Pride Toronto”