Author Archives: edsalvato

PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS

Ptown — that amazing gay resort at the very tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts — is definitely in season. July 4th through Labor Day is the most fun and most crowded time to visit. Other times of the year are amazing but if you want the big crowds, this is when to go. BeContinue reading “PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS”

SUITE DREAMS: NEW-AND-INCREDIBLY-IMPROVED ROYAL PALMS

It’s not that we didn’t love the old Royal Palms. We did and do. (The older property is just across the street and as secluded and lovely as ever). It’s just that the new one is so darn hip and contemporary and gorgeous. It’s also really well managed and run. The service, as before, is topContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: NEW-AND-INCREDIBLY-IMPROVED ROYAL PALMS”

DEAL OF THE WEEK: CARIBBEAN MARRIAGE SPECIAL

By Ivan Quintanilla By signing the Marriage Equality Act on June 24, allowing same sex couples to legally marry in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo set off a wave of celebration that reached the shores of Curacao. The Kura Hulanda Resorts, two of our favorite properties on the Caribbean island, are offering all newlyweds who presentContinue reading “DEAL OF THE WEEK: CARIBBEAN MARRIAGE SPECIAL”

MAUI SUNSEEKER: AN LGBT RESORT IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Maui is the second largest island in the state of Hawaii. After Oahu and especially Honolulu, it has the most LGBT residents, visitors and businesses. The LGBT resort the Maui Sunseeker has recently updated their website and included specials and deals, which you can check out here. More GPS Hawaii info here. Find Maui gay info here.

TOUR OF THE WEEK: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM OUT ADVENTURES

OUT Adventures has just released dates through to August 2012. That’s over 30 gay tours planned in the next year, and as an incentive, OUT Adventures is offering a 10% discount on all 2012 bookings. This offer expires July 15, 2011. Check out this offer and act before July 15 to take advantage of this special by visitingContinue reading “TOUR OF THE WEEK: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM OUT ADVENTURES”

SUITE DREAMS: SANDCASTLE ON THE BEACH, ST. CROIX USVI

Sand Castle on the Beach, one of the leading LGBT resorts in the Caribbean is approaching its 10th anniversary year looking better than ever. With upgrades, renovations, a focused and energetic management team, and a few cool parties coming up, it’s a terrific gay-friendly spot in the sometimes less-than-gay-friendly Caribbean. Located right on the beachContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: SANDCASTLE ON THE BEACH, ST. CROIX USVI”

Vermont Wants Gay New York Honeymooners

Sure, same-sex marriage will be the law of New York state within a month but Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing wants newly nuptialled New Yorkers to head there after the knot is tied. Read the recent article. Even their governor is intent on keeping this business. (Note: I am quoted in this piece.) Stay atContinue reading “Vermont Wants Gay New York Honeymooners”

SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY

Source Events, the LGBT tour operator, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a cruise September 3-10, 2011 that will feature some prominent celebrity guests (above). We’re especially excited about the handsome straight athlete, Ben Cohen, who’s devoted much of his energy to anti-bullying efforts. Of course Armistead Maupin is no slouch what with his new book Maryann inContinue reading “SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY”

PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

The City of Brotherly love (and Sisterly Affection) beckons LGBT travelers to “get their history straight and their nightlife gay.” What better time to do so then during the Philadelphia’s 11-day cutely named Wawa Welcome America Independence Day festivities. The city where a lot of American history started really does up July 4th. It actually started lastContinue reading “PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN”