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The Philadelphia Flower Show Offers a Bouquet to LGBT Visitors

Travel to Philadelphia to see a flower show? I found that puzzling, till I learned more about the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s largest indoor flower show. First of all it’s got staying power. It’s been around since 1829 (longer than Cher!). Second of all this year’s theme is Hawaii, a fully integrated partnershipContinue reading “The Philadelphia Flower Show Offers a Bouquet to LGBT Visitors”

NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3

If you are anywhere near New York and love to travel, come to the NY Times Travel Show for the LGBT Travel Panel Saturday, March 3, 4pm-5pm ET moderated by yours truly and including a fine panel of travel experts: LoAnn Halden, IGLTA; Andre Rojer, Curacao Tourist Board; Mike Luongo, Freelance Journalist; David Ryan, RhinoContinue reading “NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3”

Meet and Seat: Could Grindr Be Far Behind?

Seated next to a talkative bore or a prying busybody on a long flight can be one of the most excruciating experiences for a traveler. Or perhaps you spy an incredibly good looking guy coming down the aisle, approaching your row, and … darn, he keeps going. Now, you may have more control over yourContinue reading “Meet and Seat: Could Grindr Be Far Behind?”

Dinah Does Vegas: Girl Bar’s Famous Party Moves to Sin City

Girl Bar Dinah Shore Weekend, in association with Fuse Events, announced that Dinah Shore Weekend 2012 will take place April 27-29, 2012 in Las Vegas. (The unrelated but similarly named The Dinah by ClubSkirts will still take place as it always has in Palm Springs, CA, March 28-April 1, 2012.) Since last year, Girl Bar andContinue reading “Dinah Does Vegas: Girl Bar’s Famous Party Moves to Sin City”

What’s Hot in Los Angeles and West Hollywood: Listen In

Proud FM Toronto’s latest travel Tuesday segment aired last week. Find out what’s new, hot and happening in Los Angeles and West Hollywood with their “travel guru” — yours truly. Discover new restaurants, bars, a revitalized downtown and much more. Click here to listen: http://www.proudfm.com/interactive/podcast_player/554

Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It

Located at the tip of the Yucatan peninsula in the gay-friendly state of Quintana Roo, Tulum is best known for well-preserved ancient beachfront Mayan ruins (below). It’s less known for having an incredibly fun party called Caribbean Heat (that’s a photo from last year’s above), seven days of events, parties and culture (optional exploration ofContinue reading “Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It”

Marriott.com Got A Little Bit Gayer

When Marriott International Inc. first developed its LGBT-specific landing page back in 2010, Marriott.com/GayTravel, it was a little light on, well, gay travel. But Marriott recently announced a fresh relaunch of their site, http://www.marriott.com/gaytravel, which they assert is “the first hospitality portal tailored for LGBT consumers worldwide,” available in English, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese. There is nowContinue reading “Marriott.com Got A Little Bit Gayer”

Hide/Seek: Major Gay Museum Exhibit Appears in Washington

In time for the developments in same-sex marriage equality in the state of Washington, HIDE/SEEK, the first major museum exhibition to spotlight gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender identity, is making its last stop and only West Coast appearance at Tacoma Art Museum in Washington beginning Saturday, March 17. From the organizers: This compelling exhibition, which offers anContinue reading “Hide/Seek: Major Gay Museum Exhibit Appears in Washington”

Deal of the Week: 2 for 1 (or 40% off) Fab Out Adventures Tours

Our friends at Out Adventures send you a little love. You just have to show them a little love. Share a picture; like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and couples get to travel two for the price of one. Solo travelers get a whopping 40%. Choose among the following 2012 trips. ButContinue reading “Deal of the Week: 2 for 1 (or 40% off) Fab Out Adventures Tours”

Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties

It’s never to early to daydream about Provincetown in the summer. Here we are barely a third of the way through February and our mental travels take us to the tip of Cape Cod for July 4. It definitely isn’t too early to start planning. That is after all an incredibly busy week. Some guesthousesContinue reading “Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties”