Tune into Sirius XM 108 tonight 8-9pm ET to hear Ed Salvato who takes your travel questions. You have to be a subcriber to listen but anyone can call at 866-305-6887. The chatty, affable and sometimes ribald hosts are Derek & Romaine. The show is Sirius OutQ, one of the biggest LGBT media networks inContinue reading “Ed Salvato On Sirius OutQ Tonight 8PM ET”
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Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival
First, find out where this dramatically beautiful Greek island is located by viewing the kooky but informative video here. Most gay travelers to Greece visit Mykonos and Santorini. This is an opportunity to discover a new (to you) part of Greece with a guaranteed gay presence. The event is scheduled to take place July 12-15,Continue reading “Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival”
The TSA Is So Gay!
***UPDATE: Expedited screening coming to more airports. See note below.*** The TSA is not really gay at all but I had to somehow include a queer angle to an essentially sexual-orientation-free story. This brief update is to offer praise for two time-saving and stress-reducing new(ish) programs offered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which isContinue reading “The TSA Is So Gay!”
Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7
For four days in early May, all eyes in the art world will be on Randall’s Island in New York with the arrival of the Frieze Art Fair, May 4-7, 2012. This is the first time Frieze has come to the U.S. The most progressive art galleries in the world exhibit over 1,000 of theContinue reading “Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7”
DiscoverAmerica.com Invites The World To Our Humble Home
Unlike most other countries, the U.S. has never had a national campaign inviting visitors to our shores. Until now. DiscoverAmerica.com, the official U.S.A. travel Site has kicked off with this short video. Let us know what you think. They get points for including a gay couple in one of the images. Of course, to reallyContinue reading “DiscoverAmerica.com Invites The World To Our Humble Home”
Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August
Talk about a niche of a niche of a niche! If you’re a bear who makes films for, by or about bears, listen up. There’s a film festival just for you in Vermont. The VT Bear Film Festival unspools August 17-18. It’s held on private property at the home of, John Scagliotti, the program director, offContinue reading “Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August”
In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz
For the first time as far as we know, a gay ski trip is planned to Japan. In late February 2013, when conditions are considered to be optimal, the friendly, expert folks at SKI BUMS is leading a trip to Niseko, Japan, boasting “snowflakes large enough to cast shadows. They’re planning a six nights in Niseko andContinue reading “In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz”
World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June
The third annual Pride of the Ocean film festival, the only LGBT film festival held aboard a cruise ship unspools on the high seas on the Celebrity Summit June 10-17, 2012 (from New York City to Bermuda and back). This is a gay/lesbian group aboard a mainstream cruise. Organizers expect over 50 guests. According toContinue reading “World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June”
Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend
Itching to get your Pride on? A nice, early (warm) kick-off to our favorite gay holiday season is Miami Beach Gay Pride taking place Sunday, April 15, from noon to 9 p.m., along Ocean Drive. Irreverent? Hysterical? A few drops of each perhaps: their drink packages are named for gay-popular icons. Try the Liza Minelli,Continue reading “Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend”
Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social
The LGBT-friendly folks at VisitPhilly, the City of Brotherly Love’s official tourism organization, announced three new ways for lesbian and gay visitors to plan their Philly trips. Rolling out up-to-date content on Foursquare Foodspotting and Pinterest, VisitPhilly directs visitors to the best spots to find great food, drinks and gifts among other like-minded visitors andContinue reading “Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social”
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