The fabulous folks at Proud FM Toronto with Mike Chalut and Acey Rowe invited me on to talk about Brazil following my recent trip there. Here’s the recording from Proud FM’s most recent “Travel Tuesday.” Click here to listen (4 minutes).
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Florianopolis, Brazil: “Like Square Cut-Palooza”
I just arrived in the fabulous gay-popular resort destination of Florianopolis, Brazil, the island capital of the state of Santa Catarina south of Rio de Janeiro. We sent our intrepid writer Dennis Hensley here last year. He explored the gay beach (hey — it’s a tough job!) and here’s his sexy report.
Provincetown Takes Halloween Very Seriously
Provincetown, Massachusetts is mad about Halloween. The town and its businesses have organized a lengthy list of events from Spooky Yoga and Witches Brew Ball to a Masquerade to a Spooky Bear Rocky Horror Screening throughout the weekend. For a complete list of events, visit: http://www.ptown.org/halloween.asp. The big night will be Saturday when ghouls, goblins andContinue reading “Provincetown Takes Halloween Very Seriously”
A Super Halloween Costume Carnaval in West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood, CA boasts one of the best and biggest Halloween celebrations and parades. Although it’s become increasingly popular with spectators versus participants over the past few years, it really is still a fun largely gay party. It’s called the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval and it attracts about 500,000 people. Purists, the organizers alwaysContinue reading “A Super Halloween Costume Carnaval in West Hollywood, CA”
He Coined “Gay is Good”: Frank Kameny, Pioneer
If you don’t know who Frank Kameny was, take a moment to Google him. Here’s a good article from The Advocate. Below find information about a memorial service for this gay pioneer. Philadelphia Memorial Service for Gay Pioneer Frank Kameny Father of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2011 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. WHERE: GayContinue reading “He Coined “Gay is Good”: Frank Kameny, Pioneer”
Madrid To Host 2014 IGLTA Convention
As an elected member of the Board of the IGLTA, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, I’m very pleased to announce that the 31st Annual Global Convention will be hosted by Madrid in May 2014. The following is a statement from the President and CEO of the IGLTA, followed by the full press releaseContinue reading “Madrid To Host 2014 IGLTA Convention”
Austria’s NYC Pop-up Store: Last Day’s Today
If you’re in New York and in need of a Viennese coffee or a Sacher Torte, hurry on downtown the Austria Pop-up Store at 201 Mulberry Street, open till 9 pm tonight. Tonight’s the last night. Here’s what you can expect: Begin your Austria travel experience this October in New York and visit our first AustriaContinue reading “Austria’s NYC Pop-up Store: Last Day’s Today”
Harlem Oktoberfest: Discover an Up-and-coming NYC Neighborhood
Ask most Chelsea gay men to come visit Harlem and you’ll get a look as if you asked them to make the trek to Kyrgyzstan on a prop plane. It’s not that far, people. In fact you can zip from the northernmost edge of gay-centric Hell’s Kitchen to the heart of Harlem in exactly one subwayContinue reading “Harlem Oktoberfest: Discover an Up-and-coming NYC Neighborhood”
LGBT Travel: Make Yourself Heard (Win $100!)
Our friends at Community Marketing, Inc. have been in the business of gay and lesbian travel research for nearly 20 years. They are conducting their 16th annual LGBT travel survey. If you enter before the end of October, you’ll be entered for a chance to win $100. (Five winners will be chosen.) Click here toContinue reading “LGBT Travel: Make Yourself Heard (Win $100!)”
Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
The grand dame of Rio de Janeiro is indisputably the luxurious Orient-Express hotel, the Copacabana Palace. This storied Art Deco gem opened its doors in 1923 and has hosted some of the most famous personalities in the world from Fred Astaire to Madonna. Simply walking through the lobby, past the expansive pool (surrounded by chic sunbathers)Continue reading “Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro”
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